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

28, November 2022·1 min read

Young Dad appeals for support to raise funds for new treatment to fight stage four cancer

£13,000 has already been raised, but more support is needed to help reach the £50,000 target for treatment to fight stage four bowel cancer that has spread to other parts of Reece's body

14, March 2017·6 min read

Mixed signals on whether IW NHS heading to Special Measures (updated)

Without the final report from the CQC, IW NHS cannot be placed in Special Measures. Mixed signals are everywhere, including the IW NHS boss, denying it, while using words that convey that it's on the way. The truth will out in few weeks.

8, December 2021·1 min read

First case of Omicron Covid variant recorded in Portsmouth

Leader of Portsmouth City Council said the city was on course to become the upper tier authority area with the greatest level of infection in the country

30, October 2024·1 min read

Mountbatten CEO highlights need for hospice funding in autumn budget

Mountbatten CEO demands crucial hospice funding in upcoming budget

18, December 2008·1 min read

Drink Responsibly This Christmas (Including The Kids)

Earlier in the month, the Isle of Wight Council and the NHS launched a campaign aiming to reduce harmful drinking...

8, May 2018·1 min read

Database system that contributed to man’s death now replaced, say NHS

The Excel database, which stored appointments and frequently collapsed because of its large size, had contributed to the death of a 96 year old man, who broke his neck in a fall at his home in 2015. It has now been replaced and early glitches are being resolved say the NHS Trust.

5, March 2024·2 min read

Syphilis and gonorrhea rates rise on Isle of Wight, sexual health services respond

Isle of Wight Public Health confronts notable rise in syphilis and gonorrhea

22, May 2020·1 min read

Another small rise in the number of Isle of Wight lab-confirmed Covid-19 cases

The number of lab-confirmed Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases on the Isle of Wight has risen, as the UK figure reaches over 254,000

23, July 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight Emergency Department praised by hospital chiefs for hard work during challenging time

Isle of Wight NHS CEO, Maggie Oldham, says, “I am incredibly proud of each and every person who has contributed to us achieving this standard for our patients, especially at a time which has been so challenging for everyone across all our services"