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

Carers strategy illustration

1, June 2023·3 min read

Isle of Wight council launches comprehensive strategy supporting 19,000 unpaid carers

Isle of Wight council and Carers IW jointly introduce a strategy supporting 19,000 unpaid carers on the Island

Rishi Sunak standing in front of Houses of Parliament

28, May 2023·1 min read

Letter: Virtual politics or factual fallacies? Unpacking Prime Minister Sunak’s NHS claims

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces scrutiny over incorrect NHS dentist numbers, claiming 500 more when in fact there are 1,100 fewer than before the Pandemic

Bob Seely outside parliament

26, May 2023·2 min read

Addressing Dementia: Isle of Wight resident calls for action in Open Letter to Bob Seely

Isle of Wight constituent seeks MP's action to improve local dementia diagnosis rates

person typing on a laptop

23, May 2023·2 min read

Embracing independence: Join the conversation on extra care housing for the over 50s

Discover the benefits and have your say on extra care housing

Outside st mary's hospital

22, May 2023·1 min read

Misinformation debunked: Wellow end-of-life care ward to remain open amidst renovations

Wellow Unit's relocation: a strategic move, not closure, say health bosses, with same capacity as always

Laboratory test tubes

18, May 2023·2 min read

UK Health Security Agency probes Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to Isle of Wight farm

50 cases of Cryptosporidium have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight

Young boy with mother

18, May 2023·2 min read

Letter: Young Lives vs Cancer’s community champions: Meet the Isle of Wight volunteers making a difference

Highlighting the invaluable contribution of dedicated volunteers at Young Lives vs Cancer on the Isle of Wight

County Hall chamber with Karl Love superimposed on top

17, May 2023·1 min read

Karl Love steps down from role

Another shift to the Alliance Group line up in a week - What's happening?

Kind to Mind graphics showing young people and their comments about help through youth trust

17, May 2023·3 min read

Tackling the youth mental health crisis: Isle of Wight Trust’s call for Kind2Mind support

Isle of Wight Youth Trust launches vital Kind2Mind appeal to boost youth mental health support. Find out more here

Dementia Strategy-infographic

15, May 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight council paves way for ground-breaking Dementia Support Hub

Isle of Wight greenlights dementia hub, bolstering local support ahead of Dementia Action Week

Ferry wash on the solent

15, May 2023·3 min read

Letter: The struggle for accessible healthcare: Plea for improved Mainland travel solutions

Urgent call for 'Marine Ambulance' service amidst rising Isle of Wight to Mainland healthcare travel costs

Pre-hab Assessments POD Freshwater

13, May 2023·2 min read

Revolutionising healthcare: Pilot project unveils innovative consultation PODS on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight NHS Trust introduces innovative PODS in community locations, easing access to pre-surgery healthcare consultations

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