Island residents are being encouraged to have their say on the future of an important local service that helps people live independently, stay healthy and access support before challenges become more serious.
The Isle of Wight Council’s Adult Social Care and Public Health teams, working alongside NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB), have launched a public engagement exercise to gather views on the future of the Island’s Living Well and Early Help Service.
What is the Living Well and Early Help Service?
The service provides early intervention and support for people living on the Isle of Wight who are aged 18+, helping them to maintain their independence, improve their wellbeing and access help in the right place at the right time.
With the current contract due to come to an end, the council and NHS partners want as many people as possible to get involved and help shape what the service needs to look like as we move forward.
Who can take part?
Feedback is being sought from Island residents, carers, community groups, voluntary organisations, social care and healthcare professionals and anyone with an interest in supporting people to live well and independently.
Importantly, we want to hear not only from those who have used the Living Well and Early Help Service delivered by our community partners in the past, but also from people who may need support at any time in the future.
There is a survey which gives Islanders the opportunity to share what they value most about existing services, identify any gaps in support and suggest improvements that could benefit local communities for years to come.
Every response will help inform the design and development of the future Living Well and Early Help Service, ensuring it reflects the changing needs of Island residents and continues to provide the right support at the right time.
Have your say
The survey is now open and Islanders are encouraged to take part and share their experiences, views and ideas. The closing date is 30th November 2026.
Whether you have accessed the Living Well and Early Help Service, care for someone else, work in the social care and healthcare sector or simply want to help shape future services, for your local community, your feedback is important.
Complete the survey on the website.
Meet the team at a local drop-in event
A series of drop-in events will also be held across the Island, giving residents the opportunity to speak directly to representatives and share their experiences of preventative support services.
- Parklands Dementia Resource Centre, Cowes – 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Wednesday 4th November 2026
- West Wight Sports Centre Cafe, Freshwater – 1pm to 3pm on Monday 9th November 2026
- Ryde Library, Ryde – 10am to 12 noon on Tuesday 10th November 2026
- Quay Arts Centre Cafe, Newport – 11am to 12 noon on Wednesday 11th November 2026
Residents are encouraged to come along, find out more about the service, ask questions and help shape the future of support for Island communities.
Gaudion: A real opportunity to influence support
aura Gaudion, director of adult social care and public health, said,
“We want to hear from as many local people as possible. Whether you have sought support from the current Living Well and Early Help service or not your views matter.
“By having your say through completing the survey and taking part in the drop-in sessions, you can play a direct part in shaping how we support local people and our communities in the years ahead. This will help us to ensure that people are able to get the right support, in the right place at the right time.
“This is a real opportunity for people to influence the future of support on the Isle of Wight.”
Councillor James Whelan, chair of the adult social care, public health and housing needs committee, said,
“Good public services are built around the people who use them.
“That’s why it is so important that Islanders help shape the future of the Living Well and Early Help Service.”
News shared by Isle of Wight council press office, in their own words. Ed
