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

23, March 2021·3 min read

Weekly update of Isle of Wight Covid-19 figures: Positive tests, deaths, age breakdown and hospitalisations (updated)

News OnTheWight shares the weekly results of confirmed positive Coronavirus tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight, as well as hospital admissions and age breakdowns

Val and her family presenting a giant Cheque to the Stroke Unit

16, February 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight family’s Christmas raffle raises over £2,500 for local stroke unit

Successful Christmas raffle by Sharpe family supports St Mary's Hospital stroke unit

28, April 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s efforts to tackle nursing shortage highlighted in Gov Committee evidence

With 120 nursing vacancies on the programme will widen access and boost the skills shortage by providing crucial training and employment

8, December 2016·1 min read

Norovirus confirmed at St Mary’s Hospital

Everyone seems to know someone who has had the sickness bug in the last few weeks and it appears to still be around.

1, December 2019·2 min read

Protect your loved ones – Get your free ‘In Case Of Emergency’ card next week

This simple idea could save vital time for a relative or friend, in case of an accident. They're available, for free, next week

12, February 2013·2 min read

Find out how you can become a Dementia Friend

Volunteers are needed for new Dementia Friends initiative. Read on for details of how you can help.

6, February 2020·1 min read

Over 500 urgent operations cancelled at St Mary’s Hospital in last two years

In the last two years more than 500 urgent operations have been cancelled at St Mary’s Hospital. The NHS Trust say they're "working very hard to make sure that people who need urgent operations get them as soon as possible"

29, April 2021·1 min read

Latest Covid-19 vaccinations figures for the Isle of Wight

The latest set of figures reveals how many Islanders have had their first or second Covid-19 jab

5, June 2017·1 min read

Life Co can help you find the right care service for your needs, whatever they are

Life Co on the Isle of Wight believe that everyone should be able to easily find and choose the right care for them, whether that is care homes, home support agencies or day care centres.

21, July 2021·1 min read

Ahead of compulsory jabs: Four in five Isle of Wight care home staff now fully vaccinated

Cllr Karl Love said the Isle of Wight's "compulsory care home vaccination efforts are on track", but is was "important for everyone to have their vaccinations"

5, March 2024·2 min read

Syphilis and gonorrhea rates rise on Isle of Wight, sexual health services respond

Isle of Wight Public Health confronts notable rise in syphilis and gonorrhea

8, May 2019·2 min read

Number of Isle of Wight crack and opiate addicts revealed

CEO of drug rehab provider said crack rocks can be purchased for as little as a fiver with dealers available any time of day at the click of a button

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