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There were 129 nominations for the awards, well done to all the staff who made outstanding contributions to the Isle of Wight over the past 12 months.
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The Island Better Care Programme, designed and run by Mountbatten, has received praise from all corners, including the CQC, who can see the results in improving care home provision.
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The council – which provides funding to meet the residents’ care and support needs - has been trying to personally contact the affected families to explain the situation and what is being done on their behalf.
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Islanders have been recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours for their involvement in the response to Covid-19 and services to Further Education
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The new contracts to provide care to residents in their own homes have been awarded to companies who will work with local organisations and people
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A survey is being held during National Carers Week will help shape the Islands Carers Strategy
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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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Laura Gaudion says that when the compulsory vaccination deadline is reached, the care crisis on the Island will not be ‘assisted greatly’
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The pressure on Isle of Wight council's 'ever-pinching' Adult Social Care budget was highlighted at Tuesday's Scrutiny Committee, as a proposed rise to Wightcare costs was explained
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The joint action between the IW NHS Trust, Council and the CCG was praised by health bosses for working together, finding beds and solutions to the care issues
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The Town Hall Rich List sets out who were the highest earners at Isle of Wight council in 2020/21
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In 2017, the Isle of Wight was only two spots above the bottom of the league table - congratulations to all those who helped take it to the top
