Island residents are invited to take a step towards better health this January by attending a free Health and Wellbeing Clinic at a community venue near them.
Delivered in partnership with local GP practices, the Vaccination Centre at St Mary’s Hospital is hosting a series of free health and wellbeing clinics for the Island community.
Mini health checks
At each clinic, you can have a mini health check and access expert advice on a wide range of topics, including weight management, stopping smoking, diabetes, stress management, and more.
The team can also refer you onwards for Tier Two weight management and smoking cessation services. If you’re eligible, you can also receive your flu and/or Covid-19 vaccination if you haven’t already had it.
Lightfoot: You don’t have to travel far
Sue Lightfoot, Clinical Lead at St Mary’s Vaccination Centre, said,
“These local clinics mean you don’t have to travel far to get trusted advice and support. Attending could also help catch small issues early, before they become more serious.
“If you are eligible, receiving your flu and Covid vaccinations can help protect you against becoming seriously unwell this winter.”
Flu vaccinations are available for those aged 65 and over, in a clinical risk group, or who have close contact with someone with a weakened immune system. The winter Covid vaccination dose is available for people aged 75 and over, or those with severe immunosuppression.
Experienced nurses will be on hand to answer questions, provide guidance, and connect you with additional support where needed.
No appointment is necessary, simply drop in and meet our friendly team, ready to help you stay healthy and well this winter.
Where and when
| Parklands Alzheimer Café | Tuesday 6th January, 9:30am–3:30pm | Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7LZ |
| Ryde Library | Wednesday 7th January, 11am–3:30pm | George Street, Ryde, PO33 2JE |
| Newport PAN Together | Thursday 8th January, 9:30am–2:30pm | Downside Community Centre, Furlongs, Newport, PO30 2AX |
| Ventnor Exchange | Monday 12th January, 10:30am–4pm | 11 Church Street, Ventnor, PO38 1SW |
| Department | Tuesday 13th January, 9:30am–2:30pm | 29–30 Cross Street, Ryde, PO33 2AA |
| Isle of Wight Foodbank | Thursday 15th January, 9:30am–3:30pm | Love Lane, Cowes, PO31 7ET |
| Shanklin & Sandown Rugby Football Club (RFC) | Thursday 15th January, 9:30am–1:30pm | The Fairway Ground, Station Approach, Sandown, PO36 9ES |
| Health & Wellbeing Centre Café | Tuesday 20th January, 9:30am–1:30pm | 62 High Street, Newport, PO30 1BA |
| East Cowes Library | Thursday 22th January, 9:30am–1pm | York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6RU |
| Freshwater Community Centre | Tuesday 27th January, 10:30am–3pm | Moa Place, Freshwater, PO40 9XH |
| The Royal British Legion Club | Wednesday 28th January, 9:30am–2:30pm | 2 Collingwood Road, Shanklin, PO37 7LN |
| The Apex, St Faith’s Church | Thursday 29th January, 10am–3pm | St Faith’s Road, Cowes, PO31 7HH |
St Mary’s Vaccination Centre
St Mary’s Vaccination Centre also offers a walk-in service, or you can book using the National Booking System, by calling 119, or using the NHS App.
St Mary’s Vaccination Centre last day of opening is Wednesday 28th January 2026.
Days open will be subject to demand, so please refer to the IW NHS Trust website prior to walking-in to the Vaccination Centre.
News shared by Isle of Wight NHS Trust, in their own words. Ed
