Island Labour demands end to NHS ‘Privatisation by Stealth’
The Isle of Wight Labour Party Chair says "Islanders need to listen to the campaigners of ‘IoW Save Our NHS’, and make their voices heard, before their NHS is stripped away".
Sustainability and Transformation Plan
The Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) proposes to integrate services across the Isle of Wight and Hampshire, with Islanders having to travel to the mainland for many health services.
The Plans sets how Hampshire and the Isle of Wight health bosses are actively forming an alliance to work together in the future to rationalise health provision across the area.
The proposal was rejected by the Isle of Wight Executive (Island Independent) in December 2016.
Isle of Wight NHS campaigners pledge support in Supreme Court case
Isle of Wight NHS campaigners pledge support in Supreme Court case. Controversial changes to NHS funding are unlawful, they believe.
Southampton NHS treatment centre rated Outstanding by CQC
For those Islanders who use the Southampton Treatment Centre at South Hants Hospital, this should be of interest.
Council leader accused of driving changes to health services without ‘reassuring Islanders’
Cllr Brodie asked why STP is being driven forward by the Conservatives without bothering to reassure Islanders that their precious NHS will not be further damaged. The council leader responds.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainability and Transformation Partnership approved by Board
Leading councillors have endorsed proposals for the reform of the health and care system across the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainability and Transformation Partnership.
Nuffield Report reinforces need to retain Acute Services on the Isle of Wight, say campaigners
Isle of Wight Save Our NHS say that according to the latest Nuffield report there is an argument to retain existing Acute Services on the Isle of Wight rather than transfer them to the mainland as is the proposal.
Future plans for Isle of Wight Alcohol Treatment service revealed (updated)
Isle of Wight NHS Trust cited recruitment problems when they confirmed to OnTheWight last month that referrals to the alcohol treatment service had ceased. We have an update.
Isle of Wight babies born between 27-32 weeks now to be transferred to mainland
Expert doctors say staff in the Neonatal Special Care Unit need a regular caseload of babies to ensure they maintain their skills and expertise, so can only now care for babies who need continuous monitoring born after 32 weeks.
£5 ferry fare for patients receiving treatment supported by local councils
IWALC members say they agree with the MP's call of a £5 ferry fare cap for those travelling to the mainland for medical treatment.
Isle of Wight Ambulance service announces collaboration
Isle of Wight and South Central Ambulance Services will be looking further at how they can collaborate in a number of common areas, starting with a new despatch system for Island.
Letter: Easter Parade for those helping protect IW NHS
Did you have your photo taken over Easter to show your support for the NHS? Christine from IOW Save Our NHS Group shares concerns for future of NHS provision.
Save our Isle of Wight NHS: March and rally Saturday morning
Gather outside St Mary's Hospital for a start time of 10.30 when the march will make its way into St Thomas's Square, Newport, for the rally.