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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
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The Group welcomes Deputy Head of Podiatry services on the Island, Stephen Taylor, who will share his expert knowledge on footcare, vital for those with diabetes
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The Director of Nursing at St Mary's said, "We are allowing more visitors to our hospital because we know how important it is for patients to feel connected to their friends, relatives and loved ones"
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Sister Lucy from Appley Ward praised the student nurses who she said have been "a fantastic asset and are going to make excellent nurses"
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The manager of Healthwatch says this is a "really positive result for people on the Island" and is something they have been recommending to health services
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This reader urges Islanders to challenge Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely, and ask him why he voted as he did against a clause that would have guaranteed protection for the NHS in any future trade negotiations
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Isle of Wight NHS CEO, Maggie Oldham, says, “I am incredibly proud of each and every person who has contributed to us achieving this standard for our patients, especially at a time which has been so challenging for everyone across all our services"
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Whilst back to pre-covid levels, there has been a rise in the number of patients attending emergency department with mental health, drug and alcohol problems
