Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance funds portable defibrillators for non-stop community support
21, November 2024·2 min readCounty Hall passes motion for proactive mental health and suicide stigma reductionMotion passed for urgent action on mental health and suicide prevention
1, November 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight commits to smoke-free public spaces with new health initiativeIsle of Wight Health Board pledges action for a smokefree public environment
16, October 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight and Hampshire councils review Public Health partnership futureIsle of Wight council reviews strategic Public Health partnership with Hampshire County Council
27, September 2024·1 min readPublic Health Director urges Isle of Wight residents to quit smoking this StoptoberIsle of Wight Council promotes Stoptober for a smoke-free, healthier community
5, September 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Council offers free blood pressure monitor loans from local librariesKnow your numbers: Isle of Wight council introduces free loan of blood pressure monitors from libraries
3, July 2024·1 min read300 Island pupils participate in annual PEACH Games promoting health and sportIsland primary pupils gather for PEACH Games, fostering health and sporting spirit
24, May 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council offers vital support for residents with alcohol and drug issuesIsle of Wight council's Public Health team champions accessible addiction support services
18, March 2024·2 min readNew report calls for urgent action on Isle of Wight’s childhood obesityIsle of Wight public health director declares child obesity a major public health challenge
15, March 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council takes bold steps towards a smoke-free generation by 2030The council said smoking continues to be the single most preventable cause of ill health and premature death on the Island
12, March 2024·2 min readHealth improvements in sight as No Smoking Day approaches its 40th anniversaryAhead of No Smoking Day's 40th anniversary, Islanders receive strong support to quit
29, January 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight free from measles cases amid UK outbreaksDespite UK measles outbreaks, Isle of Wight remains free of cases
30, October 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight Public Health official shares crucial flood safety tipsThe Director of Public Health on Isle of Wight shares guidance for safety around floodwaters