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The Trust was placed into special measures in 2019, due to an increased deficit of £13 million and ongoing financial underperformance
Health and Social Care
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Below are Isle of Wight stories relating to health, wellbeing and social care.
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The good work of three charities became the focus of the films - The Wave Project, IW Youth Trust and Isorropia Foundation - as well as showcasing the Island itself with some stunning photography
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Cllr Love says, "Pharmacy services are reviewed every three years so it is important we use this opportunity to seek and listen to your opinions about the service we need, available to us locally"
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Cardiovascular disease is one of the world's biggest killers. The aim of the Healthy Heart grants is to work preventatively within communities that may be marginalised or not have access to health initiatives
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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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An event took place at St Mary's Hospital on Thursday to raise awareness of the support services available on the Isle of Wight
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The plans could see the introduction of affordable housing for hospital staff, a care home, assisted living accommodation and independent living lodges
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Katina Hockney shares her personal story of how experiencing the symptoms of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis 22 years ago led to her losing her career in teaching, her independence and has taken away her quality of life
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Did one of Solent NHS Trust’s fantastic staff members or teams go the extra mile to make a positive difference to you or your family through their care?
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The DNA of those Isle of Wight patients taking part was compared to that of thousands of others who had either not had Covid, or had experienced mild Covid
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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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The Isle of Wight NHS is following Government guidance and discharging Covid+ patients to their own homes, residential or nursing homes, temporary residence or specialist care setting
