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St Mary's say they are doing every possible to help increase capacity in the operating theatres to help reduce the waiting lists, but some patients may have to wait over a year for surgery
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The Isle of Wight Director of Public Health says that with both the flu virus and Covid-19 circulating, flu immunisation is more important than ever to reduce infections, protect each other and save lives
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The teenager has raised the issue with her GP throughout 2020 and being given multiple courses of antibiotics, but told she'd not had tonsillitis enough times this year to even get a referral to the ENT consultant on the Island
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There's an increase in the severity of illnesses being presented and an increase of referrals from children and young people linked to returning to schools, says Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s director of mental health
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This #Stoptober Isle of Wight NHS Trust is stepping up support for staff and people who use their services who want to quit smoking, ahead of going completely smoke-free across all sites
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A new Mental Health Services strategy is being unveiled today by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. Details within
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The teams have helped to support the continuation of care for the Island Community throughout the pandemic where people were unable to visit their GP or come into hospital due to the risk of contracting and spreading the virus.
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust share details of what might change with their services during the second national lockdown
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NHS Trust explain what will happen about visitors to St Mary's Hospital during lockdown
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This reader believes the Isle of Wight's isolation is something to recognise, protect and cautiously capitalise on in light of Covid-19
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If you are a carer of someone in hospital during lockdown, get in touch with Carers IW and they'll pass on messages and cards for you
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An NHS campaign has launched reminding people why you should only take antibiotics when you really need them and the importance of hand washing to avoid the spread of viruses
