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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.

26, August 2016·2 min read

Bliss out at The Healing Festival this weekend

There is an incredible amount to see and take part in at the sixth Healing Festival. Held in the ground of Ventnor Botanic Garden, this year the festival takes place over three days.

3, January 2013·1 min read

Blood Service in urgent need of O-negative donors

The Blood Donor Service are in urgent need of O-Negative donors

15, March 2023·1 min read

BMA fights for full pay restoration: Junior Doctors paid 26% less than a decade ago

Junior doctors on strike for full pay restoration receive continued support at St Mary's hospital picket line

30, October 2023·3 min read

Bob Pitts steps up as new Chairman of Healthwatch Isle of Wight

Bob Pitts succeeds Chris Orchin as Chairman of Healthwatch Isle of Wight

2, April 2020·1 min read

Bob Seely on his return from London and responsible self-isolation

News OnTheWight has been in touch with Bob Seely about his return from London, self-isolation and if he’s been tested, after readers sent us questions

Bob Seely - Writing his acceptance speech?

13, March 2020·1 min read

Bob Seely wants to hear from Isle of Wight businesses about Government’s approach to coronavirus

Let the MP know how you feel about the Government's response to the coronavirus outbreak and how it will affect your business

28, November 2018·1 min read

Bob steps up to help keep Daisy Bus running

Well done to Bob Gontar for stepping up to help keep the bus running after it was cancelled due to serious illness of the usual driver.

7, November 2016·1 min read

Bodster’s plan to improve the mental health of young Islanders

Bodster CIC say the money would enable them to help people who have low self-esteem to develop their life skills, mental and physical health and gain employability skills.

18, November 2014·1 min read

Bone marrow match desperately sought for Island baby

15 month year old Perri has Leukaemia and her family are desperately seeking a bone marrow match to help save her life.

27, May 2015·1 min read

Book now for meeting on future of mental health services

If you're a mental health service user, carer or have an active involvement in seeing the development and improvement of mental health services on the Island, head to this meeting on 3rd June.

24, January 2017·1 min read

Book your travel with fellow Islanders to national NHS Demo

Interest in attending the national NHS demonstration in London on 4th March is being canvassed and could result in free or subsidised travel for Islanders.

20, December 2021·1 min read

Booster shots: The way to drive to Riverside Centre has changed

If you or your friends or family are going for a Covid booster shot at the Riverside Centre soon - you’ll want to know that the way to drive there has changed

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