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Health and Social Care

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

26, June 2017·1 min read

Hospice launches new service for young adults with life limiting or life threatening conditions

Earl Mountbatten Hospice believes that every young person with a terminal or life-threatening illness should have access to appropriate care and support tailored to his/her individual needs and preferences.

22, August 2013·2 min read

Chief executive of Public Health England to visit Island

Pubic Health Chief, Duncan Selbie, is visiting the Isle of Wight as part of a tour of all local authorities in England to gain a more detailed understanding of issues affecting local Public Health services.

Joe Robertson giving his Maiden Speech in Parliament

23, October 2024·2 min read

Newly-elected MP secures spot on influential parliamentary health committee

Isle of Wight's Joe Robertson joins key Government health committee, promising local advocacy

18, November 2021·3 min read

Serious concerns about lack of GP service in the Isle of Wight’s county town

Local councillors say the changes could cause huge disruption and would be deeply disturbing and devastating for residents

13, May 2014·1 min read

Nearly 90% of IW NHS computers still running Windows XP (Updated)

Since Microsoft stopped officially supporting Windows XP, OnTheWight has been trying to find out how many key Isle of Wight institutions are still running it.

20, September 2018·2 min read

Future plans for Isle of Wight Alcohol Treatment service revealed (updated)

Isle of Wight NHS Trust cited recruitment problems when they confirmed to OnTheWight last month that referrals to the alcohol treatment service had ceased. We have an update.

14, June 2010·1 min read

Give Blood and Help Save A Life

Help save or improve lives by giving blood

photo of computer screen showing the council's covid-19 infographic

16, September 2020·1 min read

‘Historical’ Covid-19 cases: Explained – What do they mean?

Some Islanders may have been confused by the council's reference to 'historical' cases in their latest Covid-19 infographic. News OnTheWight has sought a clarification

13, August 2021·1 min read

Rise in positive Isle of Wight Covid-19 tests: Government issue incorrect hospital data (update 2)

A sharp rise in the last few days of positive Covid-19 tests, whilst the Government issue incorrect numbers of Covid-19 patients in hospital

person with gloves holding a vial with positive Covid-19 test

22, February 2021·2 min read

Latest daily number of Isle of Wight positive Covid-19 tests and deaths

An update on the number of positive Covid-19 tests, deaths and hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight, including graphs showing the trend over last two weeks

28, March 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight NHS: Out with Company Secretary, in with ‘people focused’ Director

The CEO of Isle of Wight NHS say the new director will be "focusing on our people - a clear investment in organisational development and human resources".

31, January 2019·1 min read

Drop in number of Isle of Wight patients airlifted to mainland for emergency

Compared to the year before the number of Isle of Wight patients being airlifted to the mainland for emergency hospital treatment has dropped significantly. OnTheWight has the details.

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