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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.

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

Nigel Hartley, Fran Collis and Matt Price

1, December 2021·2 min read

Red Funnel plant first of 160 trees being gifted to the Isle of Wight

Mountbatten is the first of 11 local businesses, charities and community groups who will benefit from the 160 trees being gifted by Red Funnel to celebrate their 160th birthday

19, November 2021·1 min read

Mountbatten’s Santa Dash is back, but in a tropical new setting

It's back, but at a new venue. Register in advance to take part

16, November 2021·1 min read

Light up a Life service returns to the Isle of Wight

Light up a Life is open to everyone, not just those who have been supported by Mountbatten

15, November 2021·1 min read

Mountbatten’s popular Christmas Gift Fair returns later this month

As well as the 10am-3pm event on the Saturday, there's a special preview event the night before. See within for full details

Tia Hall - Depot Supervisor Neil Bartlett- Operations Manager Olly Manca - Driver Jamie Hanmore - Driver Josh Griffiths - Driver

20, October 2021·2 min read

Isle of Wight Distribution team raise £1,882 for Mountbatten

The 70-strong team at both the Newport, Isle of Wight and Chandlers Ford, Southampton depots donned bright yellow T-shirts, created by leading Island brand Rapanui.

29, September 2021·1 min read

There’ll be something for everyone at Mountbatten’s ‘An Evening with Spotlight’

You will need to book in advance for this Mountbatten concert and as there is spaced seating numbers are restricted so book now to avoid disappointment

‘Meccano for Girls’ outdoor sculpture in the border in front of the cottage.

17, September 2021·1 min read

Last chance to visit: Ever Garden, The Isle of Wight’s new sculpture garden

There are just eight more days in the 2021 season to visit Ever Garden: a picturesque 18th century listed cottage and garden filled with a mix of specially-made artworks, planting and history, all intertwined

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