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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.

Mobile phone on black table with Covid-19 words on screen by Martin Sanchez

16, December 2021·2 min read

More than 20,000 Islanders have tested positive for Covid since start of pandemic (updated)

A roundup of the latest daily Covid-19 figures for positive tests, deaths and hospitalisations reveals that more than 20,000 Islanders have tested positive for Covid since the pandemic began in 2020

17, March 2015·1 min read

Somerset NHS Trust take on Isle of Wight community dental services

All staff currently providing community dental services will be transferring to Somerset Partnership and all clinics will be in the same location.

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

29, May 2020·2 min read

Researchers reveal Isle of Wight R number for Coronavirus

Analysis compares the number of confirmed cases from local authorities and health boards over two-weeks to estimate the trend of the R number. Details for the Isle of Wight within

Barbara Wells and Sarah Rowell - Diabetes Research

10, July 2013·1 min read

Diabetes Research welcomes new volunteer manager

Changes at the Diabetes Research charity shop.

21, September 2023·2 min read

Frontline workers, over 65s and more: Who can get the Covid-19 jab at St Mary’s?

St Mary’s Vaccination Hub now offers Covid jabs to specific eligible groups

27, February 2017·1 min read

Return coach from the Isle of Wight for those wanting to support future of NHS

Some seats are available this Saturday on a free return coach to London for Islanders wanting to show their support for the NHS and those who work in it. Book today to secure yours.