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

Health and Social Care Committee visiting Care in The Garden

7, February 2025·3 min read

House of Commons Health Committee visits Isle of Wight to investigate social care challenges (updated)

The House of Commons Health Committee visited the Isle of Wight to address social care challenges

Speech bubble made from screwed up paper

6, February 2025·3 min read

Time to Talk Day promotes open conversations about mental health in the UK

Join the annual campaign to break the stigma and foster mental health conversations

6, February 2025·1 min read

Share your Mountbatten stories (updated)

Join Mountbatten Isle of Wight's live Q&A on 17th February to share your experiences

5, February 2025·1 min read

New single by Ben Stubbs encourages open discussions on mental health struggles

Ben Stubbs to release single that addresses mental health challenges, with all proceeds supporting local charity initiatives

5, February 2025·3 min read

Schools and businesses across the Isle of Wight unite for MUFTI day in support of Arlo Lambie

Join the Isle of Wight in supporting Arlo Lambie with a MUFTI day to raise funds for his vital medical treatment

3, February 2025·1 min read

New £6.7 million mental health facility in Isle of Wight nearing completion

The Newport Mental Health Hub nears opening after resolving critical noise issues

31, January 2025·2 min read

NHS warns financial contribution needed if proposed housing development goes ahead

Proposed housing development in Freshwater may require significant healthcare investment, NHS states

Daffodils outside County Hall in Newport by Simon Haytack

30, January 2025·1 min read

Isle of Wight council seeks new director of Public Health to enhance local service

A transition to in-house Public Health leadership comes as the partnership with Hampshire County Council ends

30, January 2025·2 min read

Arlo Lambie receives life-changing treatment in Paris thanks to generous donations

Arlo Lambie's family expresses gratitude for support as he receives essential treatment in Paris for a rare grade 4 brain tumour

30, January 2025·1 min read

Age UK Isle of Wight launches new digital drop-in sessions for older residents

Digital support for older residents is being revitalised with monthly drop-in sessions starting February 2025

Man sat in dark room looking depressed sad

30, January 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight policy forum to discuss making suicide prevention ‘everybody’s business’ (updated)

An Isle of Wight forum will discuss plans to enhance suicide prevention and mental wellbeing

27, January 2025·3 min read

Ben Curtis-Horsfall shares powerful documentary on the impact of MS in his family

Ben Curtis-Horsfall’s thoughtful and touching documentary reveals the devastating effects of caregiving on families

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