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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.

11, December 2019·1 min read

Are community arts activities lacking or thriving? Share your views in new consultation

The consultation will take place over the next 12 weeks and you'll be able to share your views through a variety of means

7, May 2020·1 min read

Are there more Islanders out and about after Contact Tracing App launch? Some say so

On the day the much-spoken-about Contact Tracing App launches on the Isle of Wight, OnTheWight are told of more traffic and people out and about. What’s your experience?

5, July 2011·1 min read

Are You Going Yellow For The Hospice on Friday?

Let us know what you'll be doing this Friday for the Go Yellow for the Hospice day. Many businesses and organisations will be taking part.

30, August 2016·1 min read

Are you taking part in the Walk About Festival?

There are ten Isle of Wight walks are available between 3-11 September as part of the national Walk About Festival. OnTheWight has more detail.

17, February 2017·1 min read

Are you using your inhaler correctly? ask Isle of Wight NHS

Last year the Isle of Wight CCG spent almost £3,400,000 on inhalers, so the IW NHS Trust is keen to ensure the money is being used as effectively as possible.

21, March 2019·1 min read

Are you wearing odd socks for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day?

As well as letting us know about World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, this reader also shares details about a cake sale in aid of Rainbow Club, who support support children with additional needs and their families.

19, August 2015·2 min read

Army Medical Reservists raise awareness on the Isle of Wight

Army Medical Reservists from HQ2 Brigade based in York were in camp on the Island in the last week.

man in crisis with hands covering his face

10, October 2018·1 min read

Around 30 Isle of Wight residents detained under Mental Health Act, audit shows

An official audit on one day in March this year revealed that around 30 people were detained under the Mental Health Act within the Isle of Wight NHS Trust.

21, September 2007·1 min read

Asa Singleton Wins Bravery Awards

Hundreds of people gathered at Cowes Yacht Haven for The Isle of Wight Peoples People Awards last night. We are...

23, November 2012·1 min read

Asphalt plant applicant, Eurovia, found guilty of gross negligence in France

French media reports reveal that Eurovia continue to deny link between asphalt and cancer

16, November 2022·2 min read

Assessment of Isle of Wight pharmacy services ‘does not address the real issues concerning Islanders’ says council leader

Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox said Islanders were concerned about obtaining medication, short-notice closures and retention and recruitment of staff in pharmacies

30, August 2018·1 min read

Autism diagnoses: 400+ children could still be waiting by April 2019

One provider, which was approached by the CCG to take on the contract, said it had to turn it down as it could not cope with the scale required — 15 assessments a week.

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