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Those already receiving benefits that will be replaced by Universal Credit will be switched over once their circumstances change. New claimants for support will go onto Universal Credit.
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The Local Area Co-ordinators help individuals of all ages with mental health needs and/or disabilities and older people. They've had great success since the launch in 2015, but the Isle of Wight council wants to axe the service.
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The CEO of Isle of Wight NHS Trust 'profoundly apologises' for the massive impact felt after the Island’s drug and alcohol service stopped taking new referrals for alcohol treatment. One councillor says it's been a 'huge failure'.
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Medical watchdog, the General Medical Council, raised a number of serious concerns about patient safety at St Mary's Hospital following an inspection earlier this year. OnTheWight has the details.
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Following on from yesterday's report about this year's GCSE results, see the detail of individual schools.
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Isle of Wight council voted to rejig school holidays. Cowes have said, no thanks, at least for the moment. Here's what some parents with kids at Primary and CEC say about having their holidays out of sync.
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One mother whose child was encouraged not to attend school by her absent father was given nine-month community order, rehabilitation activity days and fined £160. Five others have also been prosecuted.
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More than 100 comments have been made about the plans, including one from Northwood Parish Council which said the plans were ‘premature’ and should be refused by the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee.
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The Cabinet member for Transport said the business parking permits were unfair with some businesses inside the zone paying £46 per annum whilst the shop next door is paying £420 a year to park.
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The Islander who organised the roundtable discussion says she felt it will lead the Island towards a more progressive, proactive environment for SEND families
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Owners of the care home say they've brought in a new management team who are making significant ongoing improvements. The CQC say further improvement is needed.
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On World Mental Health Day it's revealed that almost 300 Isle of Wight residents are still awaiting mental health support.
