Health and Social Care
If you are interested in news from the Isle of Wight NHS, this is the place to find it. We cover details of policy, staffing, medical interest and more.
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Below are Isle of Wight stories relating to health, wellbeing and social care.
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An update on the number of positive Covid-19 tests, deaths and hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight, including graphs showing the falling trend over last two weeks
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The new NHS Trust will bring together community, mental health and learning disability services
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Our thoughts are with family and friends, as well as the NHS staff who are working hard to help save lives
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Islanders asked to return any walking aids including crutches that are no longer needed.
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Council leader writes to the Integrated Care Board, demanding improved NHS dental services on the Island
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“Some people in some areas seem to be getting somewhat complacent" says CEO of Isle of Wight NHS Trust, as she issues a warning to not let our guards down
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Cancer support goes digital with Wessex Cancer Support's new online services
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Clic Sargeant have launched their Christmas campaign to help keep families with children going through cancer treatment together over the festive season, and beyond
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National campaign is aiming to reduce the stigma of mental health among young people and parents. The campaign is supported by a Paediatric Consultant from the Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
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The Isle of Wight council reminds festival-goers to help keep the Island safe by remembering to take regular lateral flow tests
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A weekly breakdown of the age groups who have had their first and second Covid-19 jabs on the Isle of Wight