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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.

10, February 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight Trades Union Council offer solution to NHS bed blocking crisis

Isle of Wight Trades Union Council share their view on how to tackle the bed blocking crisis within the NHS, particularly at St Mary's on the Isle of Wight.

2, December 2010·2 min read

Snow on the Wight: 3.Dec.2010: Public/Health Services

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17, November 2020·1 min read

Weekly number of positive Isle of Wight Coronavirus test results and deaths: 17th November 2020

News OnTheWight shares the weekly results of confirmed positive Coronavirus tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight

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25, August 2020·4 min read

Isle of Wight Mental Health Hub is here to stay, say health bosses

Integrating mental health services through the Covid-19 pandemic has proved very successful, so will be continuing with minor changes

24, February 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight NHS Trust to grow its own ‘Diversity Champions’

The aim is to create an accepting, inclusive and educated culture to help reduce the chances of discrimination, and also allow employees to feel welcome, safe and valued

Sight for Wight and Wight Sense working at their first joint team challenge at Random Rooms in Newport

31, March 2022·2 min read

New support service for Islanders with sight and or hearing loss

This new service will be providing support to those living with hearing loss, sight loss or anyone living with any level of loss of both of these senses

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14, April 2020·1 min read

Help at hand for those struggling with Mental Health issues during Coronavirus crisis

If you are finding it hard to cope without the social activities and interactions that you would normally have or finding it difficult having to stay at home help is at hand

23, October 2020·1 min read

HMP Isle of Wight staff member tests positive for Covid-19

The Ministry of Justice says robust and flexible plans are in place to keep prisoners, staff and the wider public safe

26, April 2016·1 min read

Woodland Therapy project listed for national award

Congratulations to all those involved with the Isle of Wight Woodland Therapy Project, which has been nominated for the National Lottery Awards.

7, September 2016·2 min read

NHS Trust reviews Endoscopy appointment procedure following errors

An error in the appointment procedure of the Endoscopy Dept at St Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight has led to 'Duty of Candour' letters being sent to seven patients to rectify the matter.

3, October 2022·2 min read

Young Isle of Wight learners take their first step towards a rewarding NHS career

As part of their practical experience, they will get the chance to shadow healthcare professionals across a range of services and roles, including community nursing, mental health and the Allied Health Professions

14, July 2020·2 min read

Wessex Cancer Trust and Hovertravel launch new travel charter for cancer patients

Sometimes really small changes can make the world of difference, especially if you are travelling to and from cancer treatment. Details within

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