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

St Mary's hospital in the rain

12, December 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight NHS Trust declares critical incident amid hospital overcrowding (updated)

Isle of Wight NHS critical incident declared; community asked to support discharges.

Hovertravel staff with Sight for Wight Glasses

11, December 2023·1 min read

Sight for Wight teams up with Hovertravel in glasses recycling initiative

Sight for Wight charity collaborates with Hovertravel to recycle used glasses.

Woman with Mental Health Matters T-shirt

8, December 2023·2 min read

No sudden overhaul for Isle of Wight mental health services in upcoming merger

No dramatic changes expected for local mental health provision after NHS merger

person in dentist's chair

6, December 2023·2 min read

‘Sticking plasters’ being used to fix Isle of Wight’s dental crisis

A new mobile dental bus is coming to the Island in the New Year providing treatments to residents on a prioritised needs basis

Multi-Agency emergency drill at staged RTI on the Isle of Wight

6, December 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight emergency teams collaborate in emergency multi-casualty drill

Isle of Wight emergency services conduct major training exercise simulating night incident

Richard Quigley

6, December 2023·1 min read

New immigration policies criticised by Island Labour for impact on care sector

Island Labour slams new immigration policies, citing risks to care for vulnerable older people

World Aids Day red ribbon on wooden surface

30, November 2023·2 min read

World AIDS Day reflections: Honouring the past, preparing for a healthier future

Stigma and early detection pivotal this World AIDS Day, says local councillor

The award winners with their trophy on stage

28, November 2023·3 min read

Isle of Wight NHS Trust clinches award for innovative careers programme

Isle of Wight NHS Trust careers initiative heralded for workforce development excellence

food hygiene rating of 1

17, November 2023·2 min read

High-risk food temperatures raise alarm at Isle of Wight residential home

Isle of Wight residential home's poor food hygiene prompts urgent call for improvement

group of teens sitting by the beach

17, November 2023·4 min read

Isle of Wight Youth Trust unveils stark Mental Health crisis among teens

Survey by Isle of Wight Youth Trust reveals distressing young mental health

St Mary's Vaccination Hub Team

17, November 2023·2 min read

St Mary’s Vaccination Hub extended: Get your Covid-19 vaccine until January 2024

Eligible Islanders can access Covid-19 vaccines at St Mary's Hub until 2024

doctor on laptop with stethoscope next to them

16, November 2023·2 min read

More than 24,000 patients, two sites: Isle of Wight surgery urgently seeks new facility

Newport Health Centre struggles with capacity, potentially heightening health inequalities on the Island

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