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The Isle of Wight MP says that whilst he appreciates the Government is looking for ways to fund a stronger nursing workforce in the NHS, he's concerned about the proposed removal of the NHS bursary scheme.
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A landmark partnership agreement has been signed by the IW Council and IW NHS Trust for the integration of health and wellbeing services on the Island.
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Although plans for a Foundation Trust has been scrapped, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has emphasised its commitment to include the public and partners in the future of the organisation.
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OnTheWight has discovered that the finances of the IW NHS Trust and CCG are in a position that requires immediate attention. A national body has drafted in a consultant to swiftly build a Financial Recovery Plan.
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IW MP, Andrew Turner, comments on three items from the Queen's Speech; the NHS Overseas Visitors Charging Bill, the Education for All Bill and finally fighting corruption and tax evasion in the Criminal Finances Bill.
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A panel of the Health and Care Professions Council heard how the lab assistant turned up for work three times with the Isle of Wight NHS Trust under the influence of alcohol.
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The Chair of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the latest to condemn the ghetto comments made by David Hoare. Eve Richardson says his comments could be damaging to the vital recruitment drive.
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An error in the appointment procedure of the Endoscopy Dept at St Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight has led to 'Duty of Candour' letters being sent to seven patients to rectify the matter.
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New expertise has been recruited to the Board of the Island’s NHS Trust which oversees the unique integrated ambulance, community, hospital, mental health and learning disability services provided on the Island.
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Areas around England may experience 'heatwave' conditions over the next few days, according to Met Office forecasts. The Isle of Wight NHS Trust issue this helpful advice.
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Documents seen by OnTheWight reveal Hampshire and the Isle of Wight health bosses are seriously considering dividing services across the region. It could mean more medical procedures moving from St Mary's to the Mainland.
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Isle of Wight residents queued up on Saturday to sign the Labour Party petition against underfunding and understaffing of the NHS by the Conservative Government.
