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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.

25, April 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight residents join Hampshire to ‘Defend the NHS’

Action needs to be taken now to protect NHS services on the Isle of Wight - including the hospital - say residents who are leading a campaign to 'Defend the NHS'.

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.

4, March 2019·1 min read

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".

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.

26, October 2018·1 min read

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.

2, February 2018·1 min read

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.

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.

16, January 2018·3 min read

IW NHS told to prepare option to cut all hospital services except A&E and Maternity

Isle of Wight Labour say that IW health bosses have been instructed to prepare an option to cut services at St Mary’s Hospital to no more than Accident & Emergency and maternity care, with all other provision being shipped to the mainland.

26, January 2018·6 min read

Outline for future of Isle of Wight NHS services: Politicians respond

The Local Care Board has made their recommendation to the Isle of Wight NHS and CCG about the future for NHS services on the Island. OnTheWight has initial responses from some IW politicians.

6, April 2018·3 min read

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.

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.

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