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The Isle of Wight council issue advice on how to stay cool and protect those who are more vulnerable to heat, ahead of the extreme heat forecast for the end of the week
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This change follows a successful trial over the last four weeks to deliver support to people and families experiencing a dementia-related crisis
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The Clinical Director of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board sets out what we as Island residents can do to help ease the pressure on the health service
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The Chief Nurse, at Isle of Wight NHS Trust explains that the hospital is full and that they have had to cancel some planned operations
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More than 92,000 Islanders have had at least three doses of a Covid vaccine, but there has been confusion as to what happens for those under 75 or who are not immunosuppressed. That is cleared up here
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From Friday 8th July 2022, all patients, staff, and visitors will be asked to wear a face mask in all public and clinical areas
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News OnTheWight shares a roundup of deaths, vaccinations, hospital admissions and positive Covid-19 tests with age breakdowns on the Isle of Wight
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A requirement from NHS England calls for enhanced GP services from the autumn. Share your views by 17th July
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The new advice applies to GP surgeries, dentists, etc and is being brought back into place to protect patients and staff from new Omicron variants
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News OnTheWight shares a roundup of deaths, vaccinations, hospital admissions and positive Covid-19 tests with age breakdowns on the Isle of Wight
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Two weeks ago the hospital withdrew the need for face coverings, but have now made it mandatory for everyone to wear them. They explain why
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The council are not asking people to put their lives on hold again, but to remember to take those basic precautions that are known work against Covid
