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The surge of Covid cases over the holidays has left the NHS on the Island under intense pressure and there are some very sick people at St Mary’s, says IW NHS head
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A second intensive care unit at St Mary's hospital has had to open, which the Chief Operative Officer says is already "very, very full"
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The medical director says they are seeing some very sick people in intensive care, many of whom have not been vaccinated
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This reader sets out what she sees as the consequences of the Health and Care Bill, and why it's important to speak out and spread the word
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The Isle of Wight NHS Trust say that due to a rise in positive Covid-19 patients being treated at the hospital, further safety measures have been introduced
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The data on the Government dashboard is still incorrect, so Isle of Wight NHS have shared the correct figures
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In recent days 999 call handlers have been receiving calls for non-emergency issues such as sunburn, insect bites and domestic flooding. Isle of Wight NHS Trust share this reminder of when to use 999
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The funding will be used in innovative ways to help Islanders in need of mental health support
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust say they are already experiencing problems recruiting short-term staff due to the lack of available housing on the Island
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Strict infection control needs to be followed in hospitals and healthcare settings, to stop vulnerable people and staff from being placed at additional risk
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This reader says Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Bob Seely has indicated that he will be voting in favour of the Heath and Care Bill today - here's what they believe will happen next
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The CEO of Isle of Wight NHS Trust said the health watchdog had found improvements across the trust through quality, recruitment, investment and restructuring
