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The head of Isle of Wight NHS Trust says they are far from a position where they feel they have started to see the worst of it and continue to see very high levels of patients needing their care
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Joe Smyth, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust's chief operating officer, shared his concerns about how they will cope in the winter with pressures getting worse every month
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An event took place at St Mary's Hospital on Thursday to raise awareness of the support services available on the Isle of Wight
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Some seats are available this Saturday on a free return coach to London for Islanders wanting to show their support for the NHS and those who work in it. Book today to secure yours.
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If you are free on Wednesday morning, why not attend this month's Isle of Wight NHS Trust Board meeting. You might have more luck getting questions answered than campaign group.
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The Island’s support for Wight Proms at Home is vital. Buying tickets will help secure the future of Wight Proms and support artistes who have lost most of their performing work this year due to the impact of Coronavirus
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IOW Save Our NHS Group believe the consultation survey on scrapping cross-Solent travel for the most vulnerable is "flawed and that it is limited, leading and misleading" and say it has not been publicised widely enough by IWC.
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A Change.org petition gains support to oppose new parking charges for NHS staff
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Residents are encouraged to have the Covid-19 vaccination at the new centre in Newport, and not to travel off the Island if they are offered vaccination appointments on the mainland
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Urgent call for 'Marine Ambulance' service amidst rising Isle of Wight to Mainland healthcare travel costs
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St Mary's Vaccination Hub commences Covid-19 spring vaccination programme, prioritising over-75s and immunocompromised individuals on the Isle of Wight
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A new report has warned that the coming winter is likely to be even more difficult than the last for NHS trusts, staff and patients. On the Island we can all help by always seeking advice from the pharmacist or calling 111 first.
