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See within for details of walk-in appointments for 12 to 15-year-olds (and older) at the Riverside Centre
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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An interim round-up of the number of Islanders testing positive for Covid-19, those being treated in hospital and those who have sadly lost their lives connected to Covid
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Help frontline Isle of Wight NHS staff focus on those most in need by ensuring you choose the right services for your healthcare support
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The achievement is testament to all the staff and volunteers who have supported the vaccination programme
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"Make the most of the bank holiday weekend, but please do it in as safe a way as possible" is the advice from health chief ahead of New Year's Eve parties or get togethers this weekend
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly roundup of positive Covid-19 tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight, as well as hospital admissions and age breakdowns
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Cllr Love not only urges Islanders to avoid stockpiling Lateral Flow Tests, but he also advises minimising hugs and kisses over the festive New Year
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The organiser says the object of the exercise was to draw attention to the rising amount of distress in young Islanders, especially after the pandemic
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Staff in the Emergency Department at St Mary's were presented with flowers on Christmas Eve to thank them for their service
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As part of a pilot project, the joint response vehicle will be dedicated to helping those in mental health crisis in the community
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Health leaders say the rise in Omicron cases is creating extra pressure on NHS services, so they encourage Islanders to take personal responsibility by sticking to the hands, face, space guidelines, and to get the booster jab as soon as possible
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After a dip yesterday, the rolling seven-day figure for positive Covid-19 tests on the Isle of Wight has risen to over 850
