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See the changes plotted on graphs for a quick visual cue as to how the numbers have risen over the last two weeks and last two months
Health and Social Care
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Below are Isle of Wight stories relating to health, wellbeing and social care.
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With the closure of Mental Health Day Centres around the corner, one service user says all he's been offered is to 'pop along to Aspire' - who had to shut their wellbeing services down after funding cut
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Islanders were told we were doing something for the country by trialling the App, so why are we now not getting answers to questions of public interest?
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Bob Seely MP raised the issue of early diagnosis of skin cancer in Parliament. The campaign, known as "Zoe's Law", aims to change NHS medical practices to ensure all moles removed at private clinics are tested for melanoma
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Helen hopes to build a support network for those suffering with eating disorders on the Isle of Wight, starting with a Walk and Talk in Yarmouth, on Sunday 9th December.
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly results of confirmed positive Coronavirus tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight
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An appeal for patient feeders has been issued by St Mary's hospital as it finds itself under pressure due to a rise in patients.
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The diarrhoea and vomiting is highly contagious, so health chiefs are urging those suffering the symptoms to stay away from the hospital and care homes.
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Get out on your doorsteps, open your windows or stand on your balconies to join in round of applause for NHS staff and key workers helping to keep the country going in light of Covid-19
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See the changes plotted on graphs for a quick visual cue as to how the numbers have risen over the last two weeks and last two months. Latest details for Tuesday 29th December 2020
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS providers have earned accolades as leading exemplars in veteran care
