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Isle of Wight greenlights dementia hub, bolstering local support ahead of Dementia Action Week
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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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The ‘Exceptional Hardship Fund’ was scrapped last month through a Conservative Party motion, but has been voted back thanks to a Green Party/Alliance motion
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Island residents invited to shape Wightcare's future, impacting vital home support services through consultation
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The Domestic Abuse Act will place a statutory duty on councils to provide support to victims of domestic abuse and their children
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Isle of Wight prepares for solemn Remembrance Day commemorations over the next five days
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Isle of Wight council share tips on staying safe in soaring temperatures in midst of second heatwave
With another heatwave on the way this week, the Isle of Wight council issue advice to residents and visitors on how to stay safe in the soaring temperatures
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The taskforce will look at transport issues facing people who have to travel to the mainland for treatment
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As well as a £2.6m budget gap in Adult Social Care, there's a £1.28m hole in the leisure and sports development budget
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The decision overruled officers’ recommendations to create a £250,000 Medina Crossing Strategy, with an extra £100,000 allocated for staffing capacity
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It was thought keeping the service in-house would pose the least risk and allow the council greater control and quicker responses
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Councillor Bacon quells fears regarding Isle of Wight council's financial state amidst Councillor Love's near-bankruptcy claims
