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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.

23, September 2016·7 min read

Official Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS report reveals ‘Tough decisions’ ahead (updated)

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.

7, November 2016·2 min read

Isle of Wight Mental Health services refuse to say how many cases they’re dealing with

It's confusing as to why Isle of Wight Mental Health Services won't advise how many cases they are dealing with or how many are 'complex and urgent'.

28, November 2016·2 min read

Islanders support petition against NHS underfunding and understaffing

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.

30, November 2016·1 min read

£50k funding secured to produce bid for £500k

The Isle of Wight Council has successfully secured £50,000 from the government to help develop a bid for up to £500,000.

8, December 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight Labour welcomes rejection of NHS STP document

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."

15, December 2016·1 min read

Live coverage: Executive Committee discuss regeneration and proposed changes to health services

Follow our live coverage of the December Executive committee which consider the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainability and Transformation Plan and Isle of Wight Council Regeneration Programme.

16, January 2017·4 min read

Isle of Wight council leader and deputy resign

The Leader and deputy leader of Isle of Wight council have resigned. Here are their words in full.

24, January 2017·1 min read

Book your travel with fellow Islanders to national NHS Demo

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.

21, February 2017·1 min read

STP: Social Care should be an ‘urgent priority’

The Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight could see some health services moving away from St Mary's.

14, March 2017·6 min read

Mixed signals on whether IW NHS heading to Special Measures (updated)

Without the final report from the CQC, IW NHS cannot be placed in Special Measures. Mixed signals are everywhere, including the IW NHS boss, denying it, while using words that convey that it's on the way. The truth will out in few weeks.

22, March 2017·5 min read

Redesign of how Isle of Wight hospital specialty services delivered is underway

The clinical lead for the redesign of acute services says no decisions have been made yet, nor will they be before there has been consultation with the public, health professionals and other stakeholders.

28, March 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight NHS: Out with Company Secretary, in with ‘people focused’ Director

The CEO of Isle of Wight NHS say the new director will be "focusing on our people - a clear investment in organisational development and human resources".

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