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What can you do during Dementia Awareness Week? Why not find out more about this condition that affects over 3,000 Islanders and the services being offered to support them.
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Below are Isle of Wight stories relating to health, wellbeing and social care.
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First of its kind ‘Dementia Guide’ to help doctors in the South East provide support when people are diagnosed
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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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Cllr Michael Lilley also questioned how the patients’ families needs were being treated, as he said it is often the family who are more distressed than the needs of those being cared for
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A major review of dementia care by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) says the unacceptable gap in the quality of care means it is likely that someone living with dementia will experience poor care as they move between care homes and hospitals.
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In November, returning for their fourth time, The Dementia Training Company will be heading to Bermuda to share knowledge, experiences and ideas to help those affected by dementia.
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Jody shares his story about how depression grabbed hold of him and wouldn't let go.
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Cllr Nicholson said the committee were worried at how long a response from NHS England was taking and that the excuses given were not acceptable
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The Isle of Wight MP has made a number of suggestions to address the issue being faced by dentists, including the initiation of a dental training scheme on the Island. Read the full list within
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The Isle of Wight MP has suggested that the initiation of a dental scheme on the Island could help address the shortage of dentists
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Having been initially dismissed, Healthwatch Isle of Wight say it has repeatedly raised concerns with NHS England about the lack of dental care. Over the years the issue has continued to deteriorate
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A third of staff absences at the Isle of Wight NHS trust are due to depression and anxiety a report to the Board reveals.
