Scores of volunteers have supported the delivery of the biggest vaccination programmes in the history of the NHS. This video is just a small way to say 'thank you' to them all
Chair of the Isle of Wight CCG says this is a winter like no other and that getting the flu jab not only protects you from the more severe effects, but reduces the risk of spreading it to those who are more vulnerable
One of the GPs involved in the merger said, “This is a good news story for patients. Whilst some of our specialist clinics may only be available at one site, in general our patients will in future have greater choice by choosing which medical centre they attend."
It’s important to plan ahead and check your medicine supplies to ensure you have enough to last throughout the bank holiday weekend and beyond. List of pharmacies open on the Bank Holiday Monday.
Funding for the posts is part of NHS England’s programme of work to ensure patients have better local access to a range of highly-trained health professionals for their needs.
The funding is part of a £3m programme across seven sites in the UK designed to help areas, like the Isle of Wight, that have particularly struggled to recruit and retain GPs.