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The daily rate of positive Coronavirus tests has more than doubled on the Isle of Wight today
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Local councillors say the changes could cause huge disruption and would be deeply disturbing and devastating for residents
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A public survey has been launched to find out people’s experiences of contacting their GP surgery and accessing support
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly results of positive Covid-19 tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight, as well as hospital admissions and age breakdowns
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This Sunday supportive parents, lay-people, doulas, midwives and health care professionals will be gathering at 2pm on Appley Beach in Ryde to stand in solidarity with midwives
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There are around 300 job vacancies in the care sector on the Isle of Wight – that's nearly eight per cent of the workforce
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After six weeks of patiently seeking answers to our simple question and an exchange of 18 emails, IW NHS Trust finally provide the answer
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The Isle of Wight council's Covid support officers have handed out almost 3,400 lateral flow test kits in the last six days, reminding Islanders to regularly test themselves for Covid-19
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By signing up to the North Pole Challenge, Isle of Wight residents will be able to help the charity continue to keep families together at the toughest time of their lives
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This reader explains his phobia of needles and how other people's responses to his condition affect him
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly results of positive Covid-19 tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight, as well as hospital admissions and age breakdowns
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You do not need a GP referral to access the stress management services. If you are feeling the effects of negative stress, seek support early on to avoid it leading to further mental health problems
