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The Isle of Wight hospital is analysing why patients are unable to leave despite being well enough as the hospital faces pressure on bed space and an increase in over 80s attending the emergency department
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Isle of Wight councillor criticises the government's simplistic approach to the issue of hospital discharge, calling for more integrated solutions with local authorities to address issues of lack of staff and community carers
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St Mary's Hospital has highest maternity service ratings in two of three areas surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating them as one of the best in the country
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust's Sevencacres Health-based Place of Safety Suite has recently been redesigned to ensure safe, secure, and dignified care for patients in need of immediate specialist care
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A picket calling on fair pay for nursing staff will be held on two days next week outside St Mary's Hospital. All support welcomed
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In 2017, the Isle of Wight was only two spots above the bottom of the league table - congratulations to all those who helped take it to the top
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Following the government’s announcement today, News OnTheWight has been finding out how many care home beds are actually available.
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Chris Wheeler, a nurse at East Cowes Surgery, has been awarded the prestigious title of Queen's Nurse by the Queen's Nursing Institute in recognition of his commitment to high standards of patient care, learning, and leadership
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This reader is calling for the council and the NHS to cut through the red tape and urgently work together to tackle the housing shortage for key NHS workers
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This reader believes that the Government has been orchestrating decline in the NHS to promote private sector, and that Profit is prioritised over patient care
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Just 45 places left - Sign up by 31st December to benefit from this free 12-week digital weight loss programme, which is being funded by Isle of Wight council via a Government grant to tackle obesity
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust remains in critical incident status due to rising flu and Covid-19 cases, urging residents to help discharge loved ones from hospital for Christmas
