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

Dental patient sitting in dentist's chair with dentist standing over him

11, June 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight sees 48 per cent rise in NHS dental care as access continues to improve

NHS dental access across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has improved significantly over the past year, say the Integrated Care Board

The C.A.R. Gardens team on planting day, with Mountbatten volunteer gardener, Jenny Peddar, centre back and Rob Mew, centre front

9, June 2026·3 min read

Mountbatten’s Oak Garden revived in memory of Ventnor Botanic Garden’s former curator

Mountbatten's Oak Garden has been lovingly restored through fundraising, personal memory and horticultural expertise

4, June 2026·3 min read

Four neurodivergent support hubs open their doors across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

Four new community hubs are now open supporting autistic and ADHD adults across Hampshire

Isle of Wight council offices - County Hall building

3, June 2026·2 min read

Island council pledges action after care watchdog flags areas for improvement

Isle of Wight Council responds after care watchdog rates adult social services as needing improvement

Healthwatch officer (Engagement) Nathan Holt talking to Cancer Pathway Care Navigator at St Mary's

2, June 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight cancer patients’ experiences to shape future care at Newport event

Healthwatch Isle of Wight reveals cancer care findings at free Newport event next month

1, June 2026·2 min read

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight asks public to help shape future of local health services

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight marks one year of reforms shifting care into communities and pharmacies

Young lives vs cancer volunteers sat at a table talking

29, May 2026·1 min read

Young Lives vs Cancer thanks Isle of Wight volunteers ahead of Volunteers’ Week

Young Lives vs Cancer thanks Isle of Wight volunteers during Volunteers' Week 2026

29, May 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight Ambulance Service named regional champion at first NHS Excellence Awards

Isle of Wight Ambulance Service has been named a regional NHS Excellence Award champion

25, May 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight volunteers recruited to help marginalised communities tackle cancer stigma

Seventeen volunteers are helping marginalised Isle of Wight communities overcome barriers to cancer awareness

Man sat in dark room looking depressed sad

22, May 2026·3 min read

CQC finds staffing shortages and safety concerns at Isle of Wight mental health crisis services

CQC rates Isle of Wight mental health crisis services as requiring improvement after inspection

18, May 2026·2 min read

NHS urges Isle of Wight families to check pharmacy and healthcare options over bank holiday weekend

NHS guidance for Isle of Wight families seeking healthcare during half term and bank holiday

Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

16, May 2026·5 min read

Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

Cyclists gather on the Isle of Wight to raise funds for brain tumour research

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