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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.

5, August 2016·1 min read

Blank canvas builds Hospice emblem at People’s Gallery

Over £130 was raised for the Hospice and a multi-collaborative artwork created by members of the public during Open Studios.

Danny Arthur, Kath Bright, Alex Alley and Justin Jones

16, August 2016·2 min read

Record-breaking sailor among those who supported limited edition Hospice fenders

The record-breaking sailor was pleased to be able to support the Hospice by purchasing their bright yellow fenders, which he hopes to take with him on his around the world challenge in the next couple of years.

23, August 2016·1 min read

Meaningful Moments project shares real life experiences of Hospice patients

The Meaningful Moments project shares incredibly powerful stories that show the true nature of what people really value when faced with life-limiting illness.

7, September 2016·1 min read

Exhibition and silent auction to support the Hospice

The 'Art Cares' exhibition (20th - 25th September) will showcase original work from a dozen or so artists who will be donating one original piece of work for a silent auction in aid of the Hospice.

23, September 2016·6 min read

Walk the Wight: Almost £300,000 raised so far

The stars of Walk the Wight 2016 were paid tribute to last night at an awards evening in Newport. It was revealed that almost £300,000 has been raised so far with more donations to follow.

27, September 2016·2 min read

Lord Howard unveils Admiral Nurse plaque at Hospice

Ours is only the third hospice in the country to have an Admiral Nursing service, and it has been marked with the unveiling of a plaque by Lord Howard.

27, September 2016·1 min read

Find out how to become a member of the award-winning team of Hospice volunteers

The Hospice are looking for volunteers to help extend services to reach more patients, families and visitors, by opening its Sunflower Café for longer. Find out how to get involved.

29, September 2016·3 min read

Hospice staff and volunteers to reveal what they are ‘Proud to….’ during Hospice Care Week

Staff and volunteers at Earl Mountbatten Hospice reveal what makes them proud to work or volunteer there. It's part of a campaign to raise awareness of the their work during Hospice Care Week.

4, October 2016·1 min read

Queen’s Award for Hospice volunteers

The Queens Award for Volunteering was official awarded to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice this week.

5, October 2016·2 min read

Go Yellow 2016: Get involved in the latest Hospice campaign

It's not too late to get involved with the ever-popular GoYellow! fundraising campaign for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. Find out how you can get involved.

21, October 2016·1 min read

Halloween volunteer recruitment drive

Have some time to spare? A variety of customer-facing roles are available at shops right across the Island, as well as shifts to help sort donations at our donation centres in Newport and Lake.

Bembridge, HRD Estate Agents Office, Left, Jax Jones from EMH being presented with £250 from Philip Weeks of HRD

1, November 2016·1 min read

Estate agent helps keep charities afloat

Hundreds of pounds have been raised by estate agents Hose Rhodes Dickson for Bembridge RNLI and the Earl Mountbatten Hospice.

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