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

Dr Judith Moore receives vaccination by DK Photography Isle of Wight

31, January 2021·1 min read

People being told to go to Mainland for vaccinations: Don’t go, say NHS

You might be offered a Covid-19 vaccination through the national booking system on the mainland. Here's what to do if you are

30, March 2020·1 min read

How to follow the Government’s Coronavirus measures to Stay at Home

If you are unclear about any of the new measures to stay at home, OnTheWight has gathered all the relevant links to Government guidance. Details within

12, April 2012·2 min read

NHS Medical Director Expresses Concern At Overnight Hospital Discharges (updated)

239,233 patients were discharged from wards across England between 11pm and 6am last year. Some suggest to free up beds, but Medical Director says "It is simply not fair to be sending people home late at night."

12, January 2010·1 min read

Mums To Be Get Special Drop-In Clinic This Friday

Hospital lays on special, extra clinic for check-ups.

3, February 2009·1 min read

Winter Weather Advice from NHS Isle of Wight

News in from the Primary Care Trust which will be of interest to ayone planning to attend St Mary’s Hospital...

bacteria test being carried out by lab technician

24, March 2020·1 min read

Official confirmed Isle of Wight Coronavirus cases rises to three – but third lowest in UK

The number of official confirmed cases on the Isle of Wight have thankfully been very slow to rise. Even getting to three, the Island is the third lowest in the UK.

19, January 2010·1 min read

Norovirus Returns to St Mary’s

Stay away if you might have Norovirus

7, August 2024·2 min read

Victory for Wootton community as NHS Trust secures local GP provision: Response from local councillors (updated)

High praise from neighbouring councillor, as Sarah Redrup's efforts on behalf of her residents results in GP surgery remaining in the village

9, December 2020·2 min read

Dementia patients being cared for on the mainland ‘unacceptable’ says health watchdog

Cllr Michael Lilley also questioned how the patients’ families needs were being treated, as he said it is often the family who are more distressed than the needs of those being cared for

Davina McCall standing in front of an advertising board with message about the Menopause

3, June 2021·2 min read

Myth-busting menopause documentary is an eye-opening must-watch programme

This programme is a must-watch if you know someone going through or about to go through the menopause. It's a real eye-opener and there are just eight days left to see it

31, August 2017·2 min read

Questions to NHS Trust Board remain unanswered, say campaign group

The Isle of Wight Save Our NHS Group are concerned that Island residents are unaware of the potential changes to NHS services and are not getting enough information from the IW NHS Trust. They've been waiting for answers to questions for six weeks.

11, March 2022·2 min read

Patient stuck in hospital for 109 days as pressures in care sector made it impossible to leave

The Chief Operations Officer at St Mary's said there were 24 people waiting to be admitted to hospital yesterday (Thursday)

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