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Health and Social Care

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.

8, January 2024·1 min read

South East’s cold snap triggers Amber alert and health concerns

The Cold-Health Alert level has just been raised to Amber. Remember to check on your vulnerable neighbours

16, April 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight NHS Trust unveils new state-of-the-art intensive care unit

Isle of Wight NHS Trust celebrates the opening of a new, improved ICU

21, August 2020·1 min read

Latest Isle of Wight Coronavirus figures: 21st August 2020

A weekly round-up of the number of confirmed Isle of Wight Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases and deaths - as at 21st August 2020

26, November 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight council care homes maintain ‘Good’ rating

The new ratings follow last year’s overhaul by the care watchdog to make its inspection regime more rigorous.

20, September 2018·2 min read

Future plans for Isle of Wight Alcohol Treatment service revealed (updated)

Isle of Wight NHS Trust cited recruitment problems when they confirmed to OnTheWight last month that referrals to the alcohol treatment service had ceased. We have an update.

20, December 2023·2 min read

St Mary’s Hospital calls for community support to get patients home for Christmas

St Mary’s Hospital appeals for community action to discharge patients by Christmas

Retiring midwives from st marys hospital

2, April 2014·2 min read

Share your messages of thanks with retiring midwives

Here's your chance to bid the six midwives a happy retirement. We're sure that many women across the Island will have thanks to pass on.

11, July 2014·1 min read

National award for study into Isle of Wight maternity services

A major study by Healthwatch Isle of Wight into local maternity services has won the watchdog body a national award.

The award winners with their trophy on stage

28, November 2023·3 min read

Isle of Wight NHS Trust clinches award for innovative careers programme

Isle of Wight NHS Trust careers initiative heralded for workforce development excellence

5, September 2018·2 min read

New interim MD for Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group

The new interim MD of the Isle of Wight CCG, says he's committed to delivering compassionate and personalised healthcare for everyone.

Sam Osbon, People and OD Partner, Jay Chappell, Chair of Staff Side and Amy Rolf, People and OD Partner

21, September 2023·1 min read

IW NHS Trust and trade unions’ winning formula: A new approach to flexible work

Isle of Wight NHS Trust and unions win award for flexible working enhancements

13, August 2021·1 min read

Another Isle of Wight Covid-19 vaccination milestone reached

A weekly breakdown of the age groups who have had their first and second Covid-19 jabs on the Isle of Wight

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