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.
Due to demand at the hospital cancellation of planned operations has been necessary to create capacity to care for patients who need immediate care say the IW NHS Trust.
As more cases of Norovirus are confirmed at the hospital, residents are reminded to avoid visiting patients if they have been suffering with diarrhoea and vomiting in the last 48 hours.
Isle of Wight NHS issue a warning to stay away from hospital and care homes if you've experienced diarrhoea and vomiting in the last 48 hours. The rest of us need to ensure we keep our hands clean to avoid spread of the outbreak.
The Beacon Centre becomes 'urgent care' only, referred to only by a health professional (either through 111 service or doctor, dentist, optician, or pharmacist).
If you get out of breath doing everyday things that you used to be able to do, like vacuuming or mowing the lawn or have a cough that doesn’t go away, tell your doctor. It could be