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Volunteer Community First Responders use their own cars, no blue lights or sirens, but being local means they can be on scene with a patient in just a few minutes
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Good news for Isle of Wight organ transplant patients worried about receiving a call in the middle of the night. A senior renal nurse at Queen Alexandra hospital explains what happens.
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Emergency Services Day, also known as 999 Day, is a national day and a chance to support the heroic individuals of the NHS and emergency services
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Two people were trapped after a road traffic incident on Fairlee Road this morning. Three people have been taken to hospital.
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Good news about the people involved in the car deck collapsing on the Wightlink ferry last night.
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The figures revealed by the BBC this morning are grim reading for residents on the Isle of Wight, as the Trust misses major targets and lags behind the rest of the country in many areas.
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A man in his 60s fell from an RS Elite class yacht at Cowes Week. Crew from another boat retrieved him and emergency services worked to revive him. Update: Sadly he's passed away.
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Isle of Wight council launch road safety campaign with new vehicle stickers: It’s not worth the risk
Building on similar initiatives developed by the fire service and police, the campaign features simple safety messages in the form of circular 'pictogram' stickers with an overarching message: 'It's not worth the risk'
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There's an increased pressure on the Ambulance Service on the Isle of Wight due to a rise in demand for their services, but an hour and forty minute wait for a 93 year old with bleeding from the head has been questioned by many in Ventnor.
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Air ambulance called due to concerns over spinal damage.
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A number of improvements have been made within the Isle of Wight NHS Trust to change its overall rating by the CQC, but there are still more improvements needed.
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CQC Inspectors found that despite the pressures, staff were dedicated and committed to patient care. The leadership was found to be 'Inadequate'. They have recommended the Trust be place in Special Measures.
