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The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been praised for leading the way and agreeing to be the pilot Trust for this new system
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Below are Isle of Wight stories relating to health, wellbeing and social care.
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly roundup of deaths, vaccinations, hospital admissions and positive Covid-19 tests with age breakdowns on the Isle of Wight
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People working in the NHS across the Isle of Wight – at GP surgeries, NHS 111, ED, mental health services, ambulance and community services - face greater pressures than at any point since the first peak of the pandemic
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‘Please think about our vulnerable Islanders’ and help protect them from Covid-19, says health chief
The Director of Public Health for the Isle of Wight reminds residents and visitors that the pandemic is not over and we should all continue to follow public health guidance to protect ourselves and others
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly roundup of positive Covid-19 tests with age breakdowns, deaths, vaccinations, as well as hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight
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The Isle of Wight NHS Trust explains how to remain safe now the test centre is closed and free lateral flow tests are only available for certain groups of people
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This new service will be providing support to those living with hearing loss, sight loss or anyone living with any level of loss of both of these senses
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The results help the Trust understand employees’ experiences at work, including how motivated they feel and the changes that can be made to make an even bigger difference
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The Cannabis farm will be based in the West Wight - with the entire research facility fenced, highly secured and monitored
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These providers already successfully delivering a range of services supporting people with mental health conditions, providing wellbeing interventions, employment support and crisis prevention and intervention
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News OnTheWight speaks to the Cabinet member about Portsmouth City Council's plans to offer free lateral flow tests until June
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The judging panel said this was an extremely ambitious, system-wide initiative, was delivered at pace, at St Mary's Hospital
