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

People sewing at Independent Arts by Julian Winslow

2, July 2026·1 min read

Island charity wants your views on its creative workshops and wider support

Independent Arts wants Island residents' views on workshops, accessibility and creative health provision - even if you haven't attended one before

Patient lying on a Radiotherapy machine bed with nurse standing next to them

30, June 2026·2 min read

Island’s lack of radiotherapy has huge impact on cancer patients, report finds

Healthwatch review finds missing radiotherapy and Mainland travel deeply affect Island cancer patients

30, June 2026·2 min read

Silent condition caught sooner as NHS kidney screening scheme reaches 9,000 patients

An NHS programme is helping thousands receive earlier chronic kidney disease diagnosis and care

Title page of the YouTube video: Greg and Felicity's Seeking the Little Princess Trust

26, June 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight filmmaking couple mark hair donation with documentary for children’s wig charity

A filmmaking couple have donated hair and produced a documentary for a children's wig charity

25, June 2026·4 min read

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight declares critical incident amid red heat health alert

NHS declares critical incident as extreme heat pushes Hampshire and Isle of Wight health services to the limit

25, June 2026·3 min read

Islanders urged to take care as temperatures could approach 40°C, say NHS

Islanders urged to take extra care as temperatures could approach 40°C this week

23, June 2026·1 min read

Gilly Jenner takes on Royal Parks Half Marathon to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Action

Ventnor woman to run half marathon after stage 4 ovarian cancer diagnosis

20, June 2026·1 min read

County Hall to face adult social care questions after CQC inspection finds assessment delays and care plan weaknesses

After Isle of Wight Council's adult social care service narrowly missed a 'good' CQC rating, questions will be asked at next week's committee meeting

Head Brewer Josh Davies, left and David Yates (Jnr)

15, June 2026·1 min read

‘Old Man Yatesy’ ale keeps Isle of Wight brewery founder’s legacy alive for hospice charity

A tribute ale from Yates' Brewery raises funds for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

Dental patient sitting in dentist's chair with dentist standing over him

11, June 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight sees 48 per cent rise in NHS dental care as access continues to improve

NHS dental access across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has improved significantly over the past year, say the Integrated Care Board

The C.A.R. Gardens team on planting day, with Mountbatten volunteer gardener, Jenny Peddar, centre back and Rob Mew, centre front

9, June 2026·3 min read

Mountbatten’s Oak Garden revived in memory of Ventnor Botanic Garden’s former curator

Mountbatten's Oak Garden has been lovingly restored through fundraising, personal memory and horticultural expertise

4, June 2026·3 min read

Four neurodivergent support hubs open their doors across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

Four new community hubs are now open supporting autistic and ADHD adults across Hampshire

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