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Below are Isle of Wight stories relating to health, wellbeing and social care.

Marc Reddy, Managing Director of Stagecoach South, Captain Matt Harrison, pilot at Hovertravel and Councillor Peter Candlish representing Eastney & Craneswater

14, April 2025·2 min read

New Route 18 bus service improves access between Southsea and QA Hospital

Hovertravel and Stagecoach enhance bus service connectivity for hospital visits and beyond

10, April 2025·1 min read

UNISON raises concerns over potential risk of job cuts for 249 roles at Isle of Wight’s NHS Trust

UNISON warns that job reductions at Isle of Wight NHS Trust threaten essential services

1, April 2025·2 min read

Healthwatch Isle of Wight report reveals community concerns over healthcare access and quality

Island residents express mixed feelings about healthcare services, prompting action from Healthwatch

1, April 2025·4 min read

NHS apprenticeship programme wins Best Educational Programme at HSJ Partnership Awards

Careers for Young People Programme gaining recognition for its impact on local employment

1, April 2025·2 min read

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Trust to receive £3 million for solar power initiatives

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Trust secures funding to install solar power, enhancing energy efficiency and savings

Hannah Harrison, Specialist Paramedic at Isle of Wight Ambulance Service outside the ambulance station

28, March 2025·2 min read

Hannah Harrison receives national award for exceptional leadership at Isle of Wight Ambulance Service

Hannah Harrison’s leadership at IW Ambulance Service is recognised with a national award for excellence

28, March 2025·1 min read

St Mary’s Vaccination Hub opens doors for Covid-19 vaccinations from next week

St Mary’s Vaccination Hub opens for Covid-19 vaccinations targeting vulnerable community members

lots of twenty and five pound notes laid out on a surface - money - cash

27, March 2025·2 min read

Born in 1989 or 1990? NHS Trust seeking you for next cohort study follow-up and chance to win cash

Former asthma and allergy participants urged to join asthma research study and enter cash draw

Maggie Bennett on stage receiving the award

26, March 2025·5 min read

Isle of Wight Alzheimer’s Cafe wins national award for innovative dementia care

Alzheimer Cafe Isle of Wight was named winner of the Dementia Care category, at this year’s Markel Third Sector Care Awards

24, March 2025·1 min read

39 schools and NHS sites to benefit from funding for solar energy in South East

Funding for solar panels will significantly reduce energy costs for schools and hospitals in the South East

24, March 2025·2 min read

Families must request personal budget uplifts to prevent care disruption, say care providers

Inaction on personal budget uplifts risks home care disruption across the Isle of Wight

21, March 2025·2 min read

Councillors back motion to assist people who have been in care

Isle of Wight Council votes to assist care-experienced individuals facing life barriers

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