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Health and Social Care

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.

7, October 2020·1 min read

Letter: It’s as if the NHS is trying to prevent people getting a flu vaccination

This reader has been experiencing problems getting her flu jab this year and says it's "as if the NHS is trying to prevent people getting a flu vaccination"

March with Midwives gathering by Leila Forde Baker

22, November 2021·2 min read

Islanders join national #MarchWithMidwives campaign and stand in solidarity with midwives

There is still time to sign the petition supporting midwifery in the UK after supporters gathered on Appley Beach on Sunday

7, December 2010·1 min read

Pickle Wars Need Your Auction Items

Can you offer something for the auction?

15, January 2016·1 min read

MP voices concerns over plans to scrap NHS bursary scheme

The Isle of Wight MP says that whilst he appreciates the Government is looking for ways to fund a stronger nursing workforce in the NHS, he's concerned about the proposed removal of the NHS bursary scheme.

30, August 2018·2 min read

Isle of Wight diabetes surge will cause rise in heart attacks and strokes, say BHF

We can all make important lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, which is predicted to surge on the Isle of Wight by 2035.

17, March 2014·2 min read

Deep clean for hospital as more beds closed due to Norovirus

As of Sunday morning five ward areas were closed to new admissions and 21 empty beds were closed.

27, October 2010·2 min read

Chancellor’s Spending Review Deepens Concern of LINk Members

Members are worried about budget cuts

6, August 2015·4 min read

Major makeover for Hospital Unit to be unveiled

Members of the public have a chance to see the unit before it opens to patients later this month.

3, February 2016·1 min read

Specialist support for newly diagnosed blind and partially sighted Islanders

Blind and partially sighted people in the Isle of Wight will now be offered specialist support at point of diagnosis.

24, November 2015·2 min read

New team in place to help individuals and communities

A new team working to provide person-to-person support for individuals and families is already making a difference in areas of the Isle of Wight.

26, November 2013·1 min read

Six year old Islander, Sophie Rolf, passes away

Sophie's legacy will live on through the Kissypuppy Fund, helping provide care for children with serious or terminal illnesses.

12, April 2017·3 min read

Healthwatch Isle of Wight respond to IW NHS Trust ‘Inadequate’ rating

Healthwatch Isle of Wight say other Trusts around the country who face similar problems are able to deliver better quality services and note that issues raised in the 2014 CQC inspection are still a problem.

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