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Cllr Paul Brading called the organisation of the meeting shambolic, with parents forced to sit on the floor and it being revealed ‘nothing has changed since April’.
Health and Social Care
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Below are Isle of Wight stories relating to health, wellbeing and social care.
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Chair of the IW CCG asks residents to take a minute to check that they have enough medication to last them right through the Easter weekend and beyond.
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust is concerned about the rise in reported cases of diarrhoea and vomiting (D&V) in the community and is issuing an important reminder for visitors and patients.
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There's still time to catch the recording from last night's South Today news in which an award-winning device for early detection of pressure ulcers trialed on the Isle of Wight is featured.
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Commissioners, GPs, practice nurses and other practice staff come together to celebrate achievements and service beyond the call of duty to the Island.
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Only a third of South East parents would know what to do if their baby stopped breathing, despite it being their biggest fear. St John Ambulance launches nursery rhyme-themed campaign – with a memorable musical twist - to teach baby CPR to parents.
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The Serious Case Review reveals that had "professionals assessed the dangers correctly and taken appropriate action" the harm caused to Baby T would have been prevented.
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We all know someone who has been affected by heart disease in some way, so this fundraiser is likely to appeal to many. Details within
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If you missed the posting last week about the Charity Dinner Dance for the ‘Barely Born Appeal’, it’s time to...
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The BBC investigation surveyed hospitals across the country. including the Isle of Wight. The head of the Trust gives their side this evening.
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Zoe Thompson, who is also co-owner of skateboarding brand Wight Trash, is due to appear on BBC news on Wednesday morning
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The Director of Public Health for the Isle of Wight said the key things to prevent the spread was keeping the vaccination programme up and running
