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Just because we are on an island doesn't mean we are more protected than the Mainland
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Isle of Wight business is offering to turn usual business machinery to produce equipment to protect NHS staff from Coronavirus. You can donate to help
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Readers have been in touch asking OnTheWight to find out how many Islanders have been tested for Coronavirus. After contacting four official channels we’ve been told figures aren’t available - Details in the article
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NHS bosses say Covid-19 is arguably the greatest challenge the NHS has faced since its creation
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The CEO of the Isle of Wight NHS says they have not been affected in a large way at the moment, but are preparing for whatever comes their way in the coming weeks
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The changes take effect from midday on 17 March 2020 until further notice. Details within
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The Chief Executive of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust explains what to do if you think you have the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)
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The new three-bed ward will be on the site of the former Shackleton dementia ward, which was closed last year due to staffing issues
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Dr Lawrence has striven to reduce the lower limb amputation rate on the Isle of Wight and we currently have one of the lowest amputation rates in the region
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In the last two years more than 500 urgent operations have been cancelled at St Mary’s Hospital. The NHS Trust say they're "working very hard to make sure that people who need urgent operations get them as soon as possible"
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The Trust Boards are exploring how they can plan together to better share expertise, ways of working and resources to improve services for local people
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Nicky says that when we hear stories about poor care, we also need to remember the NHS is an incredible service to value and treasure. They share this story of amazing care in the hands of the NHS
