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Cllr Love said while it was a step in the right direction, he was gobsmacked at what was proposed by the Government, adding that the IW's adult social care budget would still need to be cut next year
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Care England say when compulsory Covid vaccinations come into force in the care sector, an additional 35,000 to 70,000 workers will be needed across the country
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The cabinet member for adult social care admitted to News OnTheWight last month that there was a care crisis, but the Isle of Wight council refuse to answer public interest questions about care provision. Are people OK with that?
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Cllr Love says he's confident that a more permanent solution will be found following yet another suspension of the Cowes Floating Bridge
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The Isle of Wight council encourage residents and visitors to "do the simple things to help protect themselves and others this bank holiday"
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The national body that inspects care homes was so concerned that residents were being put at risk it cancelled the home's registration, forcing it to close
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One of the council’s three chosen care providers wrote to vulnerable Isle of Wight residents – giving them only two weeks’ notice that their care will stop. We have the letter and questions for the council - plus the u-turn
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The council have asked the public whether they’d consider volunteering at care homes. Here’s the merry dance News OnTheWight has been through trying to get a clear answer to a simple question: Will they need to be vaccinated like care staff will be?
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After being handed the sentence, the resident who has "tormented" his local Isle of Wight councillor, said, "That’s fair enough”
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The Cabinet member for Adult Social Care is urging former carers to return to the profession to help, "Our Island people need you all now"
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Learn the top three priorities for their four year term of the person who was elected to be your Isle of Wight councillor. Today, the Northern area
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Wheeler was found guilty of using threatening, abusive and insulting words with intent to cause fear of unlawful violence towards Cllr Love
