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If you are interested in news from the Isle of Wight NHS, this is the place to find it. We cover details of policy, staffing, medical interest and more.

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

21, April 2020·2 min read

Details of Coronavirus-testing for key workers on the Isle of Wight is imminent says council leader (updated)

Leader of the Isle of Wight council told OnTheWight that details about testing on the Island for key workers was due within the week

24, May 2019·2 min read

Devoted Mountbatten nurse recognised with prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse

A Mountbatten nurse who has devoted her life to the care of Islanders has been recognised by community nursing charity, The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI).

20, May 2021·1 min read

Diabetes Group IOW: For anyone with Diabetes or those who care for them

The mission of Diabetes Group IOW is to encourage people with all types of diabetes to enhance their enjoyment of life

A person doing a Diabetes Check on their finger

12, October 2020·1 min read

Diabetes Group Isle of Wight Zoom event: Sign up today

This Zoom event will update you on how the Diabetes Centre has adapted during Covid-19 to ensure it has been able to continue support and high quality care for people living with diabetes on the Isle of Wight

13, April 2018·1 min read

Diabetes group to welcome Diathlete after his one-man marathon

All welcome to join the gathering meeting Diathlete, Gavin Griffiths, as he completes one of his 25 marathon length runs on the Isle of Wight on Monday.

28, June 2011·1 min read

Diabetes Research IW: Manager’s £1 Sale

Everything for £1 in the Ventnor Diabetes Research shop this Friday

Barbara Wells and Sarah Rowell - Diabetes Research

10, July 2013·1 min read

Diabetes Research welcomes new volunteer manager

Changes at the Diabetes Research charity shop.

14, March 2012·1 min read

Diabetes Support Group Meeting Tonight

First meeting tonight for the Ventnor Diabetes Support Group. 7pm at the Baptist Church, Pier Street.

17, June 2011·1 min read

Diarrhoea Outbreak at St Mary’s Affects Visiting Times

Due to a small number of cases of diarrhoea and vomiting at St Mary's Hospital, visitors are reminded of the restricted visiting times and hygiene requirements.

24, October 2014·1 min read

Did you know that singing can help those with respiratory conditions?

The SingAbout programme by Independent Arts has been extended to sessions at St Mary's Hospital to help those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other respiratory conditions.

2, May 2018·5 min read

Dignity in Dying: How to support ‘assisted dying’ campaign on day of High Court action

Humanists UK will be having its oral intervention in an assisted dying case heard in the Court of Appeal today (Wednesday). If you wish to support the Dignity in Dying campaign, you can write to your local councillor and MP.

enter postcode screen on contact tracing app

18, June 2020·2 min read

Ding Dong the (current Covid-19) App seems to be Dead! (update 2)

The BBC are reporting the current Contact Tracing App is being abandoned. Your thoughts?

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