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The Isle of Wight council hope the move will result in more families being found for children on the Island and within Hants.
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A public meeting for parents and carers of children with autism will be held next week, with Healthwatch offering to raise questions on the behalf of those unable to attend.
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If you send your child to a school that is outside their catchment area and you want them to travel on a school bus you have to pay for what's called a 'privilege' seat. From next term the council are hiking the prices by almost three times for some parents. The cabinet member responsible says “I do accept it’s expensive, but I do feel the price increase is justified".
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The Care Home said they became fully compliant with issues raised by CQC immediately during the inspection and are pushing to be reinspected as soon as possible.
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A recent report shows the pay differences in average pay between men and women at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. Not to be confused with equal pay for the same type of work.
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An extra 50 people per day have been visiting the A&E department during the heatwave period. Maggie Oldham explains how congestion at the hospital can be avoided.
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This lifeguard, who often spends time at the beach, has been so shocked at how much plastic and rubbish is left behind in the sea, that he's urging the Isle of Wight council to return the recycling banks to all towns.
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Last week’s Isle of Wight Labour Party AGM saw a number of new members elected to help with the running of the party, including former Parliamentary candidate Julian Critchley as Chairman.
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Following the decision, one resident said, “They are doubling the occupancy of that street in one fell swoop."
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A revised planning application for ten housing units to replace a former nursing home in Shanklin, recommended for approval, will be considered at tonight’s planning committee.
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Those who were initially assessed for autism many months ago will be asked to complete a short questionnaire to ensure up-to-date information is used to make the right diagnosis, and provide the right support.
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It's been discovered that over half a million pounds has been paid out by the council on 'gagging order' settlement agreements that forbid employees from speaking. Neither the council, nor the Cabinet member for finance, Stuart Hutchinson, will give further details.
