Ten-year-old Oscar praised after his 999 call helps save mum on the Isle of Wight
Ten-year-old Oscar stayed calm on a 999 call after his mum collapsed
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Parents raise concerns as government approves Isle of Wight SEND reform plan
Government backs Island SEND plan, but parents doubt resources can match ambitions
Healthwatch Isle of Wight report highlights A&E waits and dental cancellations
Healthwatch finds A&E waits, GP access and dental cancellations top Island concerns
Isle of Wight family shave heads for sister with rare brain and spinal tumour
Brothers and dad shave heads for charities helping Xander through rare tumour
Isle of Wight to receive £14.5m grant after SEND plan approval
Government approves Isle of Wight's three-year plan to reshape support for children with SEND
Have you used Pharmacy First? Healthwatch Isle of Wight wants your views
Healthwatch wants to hear whether Islanders have used, or avoided, Pharmacy First
Healthwatch manager warns Isle of Wight health and care systems under severe pressure
Healthwatch manager warns councillors the Island's health and care systems are strained
ADHD and autism assessment limits confirm gatekeeping fears, says Isle of Wight SEN group (updated)
Island SEN group says ADHD and autism assessment limits confirm their gatekeeping fears
Charles Alexander, CBE, to become new chair of Mountbatten trustees
Charles Alexander, CBE, succeeds Sir Ian Cheshire as chair of Mountbatten's trustees this December
Isle of Wight Council accepts CQC findings on Plean Dene care home
Council accepts CQC findings at Shanklin care home and outlines improvement plan
Isle of Wight care home celebrates all-round ‘good’ CQC rating
Vecta House care home in Newport earns all-round 'good' rating from CQC
Eligible Islanders urged to book winter flu and Covid-19 jabs now
St Mary's offers flu and Covid-19 jabs from October, with walk-ins welcome