Isle of Wight health

One resident whose blood was contaminated by the NHS decades ago has been forced to pay for her own treatment, Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, told the House last night.

Mental health expert, Cllr Michael Lilley, said "we need real leadership within our community to lead our mental health services to the quality that residents deserve".

Once her term as Chair of the Board finishes, Eve will take on the role of Independent Chair of the Isle of Wight Stakeholder Reference Group.

In light of the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower in North West London, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust say an independent review will be carried out of the cladding on St Mary's Hospital.

Changes have been agreed by the Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group to the operating hours of the former Beacon Centre - now known as the Urgent Care Service.

Developing story: After readers got in touch with concerns about possible safety risks of public buildings on the Isle of Wight following the Grenfell Tower fire, OnTheWight posed questions to the relevant authorities. Here's what we've heard so far.

Earl Mountbatten Hospice believes that every young person with a terminal or life-threatening illness should have access to appropriate care and support tailored to his/her individual needs and preferences.

A small number of routine operations have been delayed as St. Mary’s Hospital deals with high level of admissions. Islanders are urged to take care and use services appropriately.

There'll be live music and 69th NHS birthday celebrations at this event on Tuesday 4th July. All welcome!

Since the late 1970s malignant melanoma incidence rates increased six-fold in males.

Public Health issue advice on how to stay safe during a heatwave and a reminder to look out for vulnerable family, friends and neighbours.