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Mountbatten

Formerly known as the Earl Mountbatten Hospice, Mountbatten is the only Isle of Wight hospice and lead provider of palliative care to the Island community.

As well as the 16-bed Hospice in Newport, on any given day Mountbatten provide care in the home to over 650 people, as well as offering a number of other services too.

Below are the articles that OnTheWight has published about Moubtbatten.

Chris and Barbara Jarman on Walk the Wight with displaced Ukrainians at finish line

9, May 2022·1 min read

Displaced Ukrainians take part in Walk the Wight whilst being shown normality, security and the pleasure of life

Cllr Chris Jarman has two Ukrainian families staying with him. On Sunday they joined him for the final push of Walk the Wight

20, April 2022·1 min read

‘If you can’t walk it, volunteer’ say Walk the Wight organisers, Mountbatten

An event of this size can't happen without the scores of volunteers to help it run smoothly. There are lots of different roles available, read on to find out more

Torch runners at finish line with Lisa Traxler's ‘flame of kindness’,

29, March 2022·1 min read

Mountbatten staff celebrated 45 years of hospice services with special ‘torch run’

Teams of staff from both Mountbatten Isle of Wight and Mountbatten Hampshire in Southampton ran from one hospice to the other, via the Red Jet

3, March 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight Spring Walking Festival 2022: First 50 walks released ahead of May event

As many of the walks were over subscribed last time, it's important to a book in advance. There's already a choice of more than 50

Walk the Wight walkers coming up Tennyson Down

31, January 2022·1 min read

Walk the Wight is back and hoping to attract at least 8,000 walkers in 2022

Mountbatten's CEO said, "As things ease around Covid, we need a big effort to get Walk the Wight back to its best because it is absolutely vital to us"

Cheque Presentation at Mountbatten in Jan 2022

25, January 2022·1 min read

Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team raise £1,500 for Mountbatten

It's hoped even more funds will be raised this year through entry fees and by selling tickets for the Grand Raffle

13, January 2022·1 min read

Southern Water donate £20,000 to Mountbatten for their work with young people

A young adults’ group meets weekly at Mountbatten, where a host of activities, including art and music sessions, are on offer

6, January 2022·1 min read

Over £1,000 raised for Mountbatten after Matt shaved off beard he’d been growing for 12 months

You can still show your support for Matt who grew and then shaved off his bushy beard for Mountbatten

24, December 2021·1 min read

Staff forgo Christmas presents so money can be donated to Isle of Wight charities

This is the second time that staff have forgone their Christmas gifts and donated the cash to Isle of Wight charities

20, December 2021·1 min read

£21,000 raised at Mountbatten’s annual Gift Fair

Shoppers flocked to Bembridge Sailing Club last month, where more than 25 boutique and high-end stalls sold unique gifts for Christmas

16, December 2021·1 min read

Concerns over Covid force Mountbatten to cancel upcoming concerts

The two events have been cancelled due to concerns about the rising Covid-19 numbers

carol sheet music and bokeh lights in background

14, December 2021·1 min read

All welcome at Mountbatten Christmas carol service

The CEO of Mountbatten says loneliness and isolation are increasing issues in our communities, made worse by the ongoing pandemic, so this offer for people to come together whilst keeping safe will be welcomed by many

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