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

19, August 2014·2 min read

Be aware of Meningitis signs as new school year starts

With the start of the new school year almost upon us, charity Meningitis Now is urging parents, students and teachers to be alert to the signs and symptoms of meningitis.

17, June 2021·1 min read

Be aware of symptoms of the new Covid-19 variant, says leader

The symptoms of the Delta variant are slightly different to what we know for Covid-19 so it's important to be aware of them and get tested regularly says the leader of the council

9, July 2012·1 min read

Be Aware of Viral Meningitis This Summer Says Charity

Charity remind us to look out for symptoms of Viral Meningitis this summer. Cases peak during the summer and can hit anyone, of any age.

24, November 2009·1 min read

Beacon Health Centre Launches At St Mary’s

A new out GP led health centre opens at St Mary's offering out of hours service.

22, September 2015·2 min read

Beacon Health Centre rated ‘Good’ by CQC

Following an inspection in March, the Beacon Healthcare Centre at St. Mary’s Hospital has received an overall rating of ‘Good’.

12, January 2018·1 min read

Beauty salon attempts to boost Isle of Wight cervical screening numbers

This beauty salon is hoping to boost the number of women on the Isle of Wight who have a cervical smear by offering free facials.

21, September 2021·1 min read

Been to Isle of Wight Festival? Remember to take regular Covid tests (updated)

The Isle of Wight council reminds festival-goers to help keep the Island safe by remembering to take regular lateral flow tests

18, May 2020·1 min read

Being kind to others can help reduce stress and improve emotional wellbeing

The Island's mental health services provider, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, adds that while showing kindness to others, people should remember to take care of their own mental health as well

12, May 2010·1 min read

Best Foot 4Ward This Weekend

Free health and lifestyle advice this weekend.

11, February 2019·1 min read

Better antibiotic awareness on the Isle of Wight leads to drop in prescriptions

A national drive to ensure a better understanding of the use of antibiotics appears to be paying off on the Isle of Wight, as the number of antibiotics prescribed is falling.

16, January 2019·1 min read

Better care for those nearing end of their life, say NHS Trust

The change will see the two end of life teams, one by Mountbatten, the other NHS Trust, work more closely.

17, October 2019·1 min read

Better Care Fund to run an extra year

Better Care fund will now run into 2020, after it was initially supposed to end this year

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