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The number of Year 6 children who are classed as overweight or obese on the Isle of Wight has risen by 52 per cent in the last year, prompting concerns about future psychological and health issues
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See these tips from the Alzheimer’s Society to help support someone with dementia during the cold spell
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The Director of Public Health says that, “these are suspected cases of scarlet fever and not laboratory confirmed", but are based on reports from medical practitioners such as GPs
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The Migraine Trust says there is a lack of knowledge and support in schools for young people with migraine
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Although Scarlet Fever is usually a mild illness, it should be treated with antibiotics to minimise the risk of complications and reduce the spread to others
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Health officials have been urged to act now and not wait months to find a solution to the dental crisis
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Although there no evidence that a new strain is circulating, the director of Public Health is urging parents to remain vigilant to signs of children becoming seriously unwell and to seek early medical advice
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Bob Seely praised the nurses for choosing "to continue to care for patients instead of opting for strike action". News OnTheWight has found out the majority of the nurses who voted did feel strike action is necessary over pay and patient safety
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The Volunteer Ambulance Car Service supports the NHS long-term plan to double the number of volunteers in the NHS by 2030
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The views of mothers who have given birth in the last three years are being sought in this independent evaluation to help maternity staff improve their services
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The mainland care placements that were used between April and September to ease pressure on the Island’s adult social care sector have cost the council £1.9m
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The networking event, from 1.30pm until 4pm, is an opportunity to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness and to support people living with HIV
