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This reader believes that the very fact a single point of access to all our NHS records will be in the hands of a private company should be setting alarm bells ringing all over the country
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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Isle of Wight continues to face urgent dental crisis; government intervention sought to improve NHS provision
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The Isle of Wight NHS Trust and HTP Apprenticeship College are collaborating to provide real jobs and career opportunities for young Islanders
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This reader believes the current Government has broken the NHS and wants to know how Bob Seely proposes to fix it
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Over the Easter holidays ten Isle of Wight pharmacies will remain open to offer expert advice and medications for minor ailments
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Isle of Wight's ambulance crisis escalates as demand surpasses capacity, leading to extended response times and the investigation of a death
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Jayne Sibley, an entrepreneur from Winchester, has launched Sibstar, a debit card for people with dementia
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Unions are calling for a halt to Ofsted inspections following the tragic death of a head teacher under "intolerable pressure", citing concerns about school leader well-being
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A YouGov poll shows one in three young people in the UK are scared or sad about climate change, with 24 per cent considering having fewer children
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#BeeWell is a fantastic opportunity to Improve wellbeing support for young people on the Isle of Wight
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The Centre will provide a wider range of local diagnostic testing, including AI endoscopy scopes, sleep studies, and lung function testing, helping to identify early warning signs for illnesses such as cancer, strokes and cardiovascular disease
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A recent survey revealed that unpaid carers feel ignored, isolated and taken for granted by professionals
