Health and Social Care

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

3 November 20261 min read

Islanders invited to nominate NHS staff for People’s Choice Award

Public can nominate Isle of Wight NHS Trust staff for the 2027 People’s Choice Award

31 October 20262 min read

NHS worker and veteran to attempt world-first diesel powerboat speed record

Veteran Aaron Hilton to attempt world-first diesel powerboat speed record at Coniston.

22 October 20262 min read

Around 60 beds still closed at Southampton General nine months after fire

Southampton General still has around 60 beds closed after February’s major fire

21 October 20261 min read

Sandown care home Magnolia House rated good by CQC inspectors

Sandown care home Magnolia House rated good across all five CQC areas

19 October 20261 min read

Letter: Courtesy, kindness and professionalism shown by St Mary’s staff

A Carisbrooke man thanks St Mary’s staff for his wife’s stroke care

16 October 20263 min read

More than 600 Islanders share views to help shape adult social care and housing

More than 600 Islanders shared their views to shape social care strategy

16 October 20262 min read

Number of Isle of Wight care homes rated below good rises from six to 16

Care Quality Commission figures show more Island care homes rated below good

15 October 20262 min read

Two Isle of Wight pharmacies to open until 8.30pm from next week

These Boots and Day Lewis branches will open until 8.30pm on weekdays

12 October 20262 min read

Medina Healthcare’s new Newport surgery now open to patients

Medina Healthcare’s refurbished Riverway House surgery in Newport opens today, offering patients more appointment choice

12 October 20263 min read

Have your say on Isle of Wight service that supports independent living

Islanders are being asked to help shape early support for independent living

10 October 20262 min read

How lived experience is shaping mental health services on the Isle of Wight

Island peer support worker explains how lived experience helps others towards recovery

10 October 20262 min read

Ten-year-old Oscar praised after his 999 call helps save mum on the Isle of Wight

Ten-year-old Oscar stayed calm on a 999 call after his mum collapsed

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prospero 2 Nov 2026A truly remarkable member of the East Wight community and we all are lucky to have her as…Anne Springman named Bay Heritage Hero for Shanklin Chine work
Benny C 1 Nov 2026A good story about camaraderies and whilst no reflection on the workforce who were simply doing a job…Why Newport beat every other Ronson factory: the women who ran the lines tell their story
Snowwolf1 31 Oct 2026Would appear the whole of the Island is being overtaken by road works, or' gas and water boards…Major Godshill road works start next week, with shuttle bus in place
Snowwolf1 31 Oct 2026Must agree I wouldn't want to walk down to the coastal view using those steps! A hand rail…Councillor calls for action on Bouldnor Viewpoint after coast path works
Snowwolf1 31 Oct 2026Are our Councillors all able to openly think about others views and ideas or are they set in…Voluntary Improvement Board explained: what it does and doesn’t do
Angela Hewitt 31 Oct 2026Congratulatioins HelenWight Aviation Museum founder receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Angela Hewitt 31 Oct 2026The Government is BROKE. They need to keep the business rates. I wouldn't be surprised if there is…Hampshire and Isle of Wight could miss out on £180 million, says mayoral candidate
prospero 31 Oct 2026I congratulate both our MPs for the work they have done on this I share their frustration and…Joe Robertson MP raises ferry group concerns with Maritime Minister

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