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Figures reveal that the number of Isle of Wight amputations due to diabetes has risen by 16 per cent. Diabetes UK says “urgent action” is needed to stop what it described as an “epidemic” of diabetes.
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Below are Isle of Wight stories relating to health, wellbeing and social care.
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Isle of Wight's dental service crisis deepens with the closure of Freshwater's NHS practice
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In recognition of today’s World Mental Health Day, Hampshire Police are highlighting their success in having one of the largest decreases in England and Wales in the number of mental health patients held in custody as a place of safety.
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The Royal College of GPs says that surgeries are "performing well in incredibly difficult circumstances", but that patients on the Isle of Wight are finding it increasingly difficult to contact their family doctor over the phone.
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Leader of Isle of Wight council says "it's not a priority for us to get to 5G", the CEO says they do not have the power to restrict the rollout, and some residents say "our health and environment come before faster Internet speeds".
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The Governing Body of the Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is holding a meeting in public. Members of the public, media and interested groups are welcome to attend.
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Learn how to restart a heart at free drop-in sessions on Monday 16th October to celebrate European Restart a Heart Day.
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The aim is to create an accepting, inclusive and educated culture to help reduce the chances of discrimination, and also allow employees to feel welcome, safe and valued
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust has announced that it will be engaging with service users and carers about the new integrated drug and alcohol recovery services for the Island.
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Patients and members of the public are still being asked to use services wisely to ensure those with the greatest need can access care and support
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IOW Save Our NHS Group believe the consultation survey on scrapping cross-Solent travel for the most vulnerable is "flawed and that it is limited, leading and misleading" and say it has not been publicised widely enough by IWC.
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With the risk factor increasing from low to medium on the Test and Trace App, News OnTheWight sought clarification from the Isle of Wight council as to why this was happening. Here’s what they told us
