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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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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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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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Funding has been applied for by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust to carry out an action plan aimed at reducing the backlog of treatments at St Mary's Hospital. Details within
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New service aims to support rise in Isle of Wight residents with dementia being admitted to hospital
The Associate Practitioners for Dementia is a team of two who will have an oversight of the day to day care of patients living with dementia on the wards
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Emergency Services Day, also known as 999 Day, is a national day and a chance to support the heroic individuals of the NHS and emergency services
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One donor can save or transform up to nine lives and 82% of the population definitely want to donate or would consider donating their organs, but only 35% of people across the UK have joined the NHS Organ Donor Register
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Heads of the Isle of Wight council, NHS Trust and CCG have sent this letter of thanks and recognition for our coverage during the Coronavirus pandemic. Thank you for thanking us
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Our thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones and with the care and NHS staff who continue to work hard to help save lives
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The new dedicated infusion unit is great news for patients and will also mean less waiting time
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Integrating mental health services through the Covid-19 pandemic has proved very successful, so will be continuing with minor changes
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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
