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This unique service aims to provide people who are feeling frail and vulnerable with support to regain their confidence to live independent and healthy lives
Health and Social Care
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.
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There is a total funding pot of £50,000 available for Financial Year 2022/2023 and organisations/groups can apply for one-off grant funding of up to £5,000
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Despite the changes for members of public, the Medical Director at St Mary's Hospital says "Covid-19 is still circulating in our community and remains a risk for vulnerable people, such as those in hospital and in our care"
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly roundup of positive Covid-19 tests with age breakdowns, deaths, vaccinations, as well as hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight
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The not-for-profit Better Days Cafe Inclusion Hub will be a safe space offering training and work experience for those who feel excluded, as well as providing vital mental health support, workshops and advice
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This fantastic film, funded in part by the High Sheriff, really shows just how impactful The Wave Project has been on the lives of young Islanders. Take a few minutes out to watch it and learn more
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This is your chance to support one of three shortlisted charities by voting for them to be Red Funnel's Charity of the Year
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Catch up on the latest Covid-19 figures for the Isle of Wight, including positive tests, hospital admissions, deaths and vaccinations
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Surgery under a general anaesthetic was not an option, nor was transfer to a mainland hospital, so this pioneering surgery took place at St Mary's for the first time ever
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The CQC stress the importance of providing feedback about the care you or a loved one receives, as it can help services take steps to serve patients better
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Isle of Wight MP highly critical of some Covid modelling in Westminster debate – Not everyone agreed
The debate called into question the Covid-19 modelling, which he said was “getting to be a national scandal”, claiming parts of the media were responsible for a “tsunami of hysteria and fear” - News OnTheWight summarises both sides of the debate
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly roundup of positive Covid-19 tests with age breakdowns, deaths, vaccinations, as well as hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight
