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Interest in attending the national NHS demonstration in London on 4th March is being canvassed and could result in free or subsidised travel for Islanders.
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Paul Schofield shares an open letter to the Isle of Wight MP and calls for proper funding for the NHS and the wider social care system.
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Following last week's report about massive concerns at Isle of Wight NHS Trust, the CQC confirm they are imposing conditions on the Trust.
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The Nuffield Trust reports that pressure on beds across the country became so acute last winter, the equivalent of more than five extra hospitals’ worth of beds had to be brought into service to cope with surges in demand. The IW NHS Trust responds.
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The Isle of Wight NHS trust's mortality ratio has dropped 31 points in three years and is now below the national average.
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There is a recommendation to not endorse the STP document, which Labour councillor, Geoff Lumley believes is "an attempt by a Tory Government quango, NHS England to undermine and close down many of our highly-valued NHS services."
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Isle of Wight residents queued up on Saturday to sign the Labour Party petition against underfunding and understaffing of the NHS by the Conservative Government.
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Documents seen by OnTheWight reveal Hampshire and the Isle of Wight health bosses are seriously considering dividing services across the region. It could mean more medical procedures moving from St Mary's to the Mainland.
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Areas around England may experience 'heatwave' conditions over the next few days, according to Met Office forecasts. The Isle of Wight NHS Trust issue this helpful advice.
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New expertise has been recruited to the Board of the Island’s NHS Trust which oversees the unique integrated ambulance, community, hospital, mental health and learning disability services provided on the Island.
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An error in the appointment procedure of the Endoscopy Dept at St Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight has led to 'Duty of Candour' letters being sent to seven patients to rectify the matter.
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The Chair of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the latest to condemn the ghetto comments made by David Hoare. Eve Richardson says his comments could be damaging to the vital recruitment drive.
