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

15, March 2020·1 min read

Ferry companies respond to OnTheWight’s questions over rumours of ‘freight only’ crossings

News OnTheWight has contacted the ferry companies to seek the truth to the rumours that have been causing great concern among those who need to access the mainland for medical treatment, family commitments or work

27, July 2018·1 min read

Fewer ‘ineffective’ or ‘risky’ procedures could save £200 million a year say NHS England

A number of ‘ineffective or risky’ procedures could be axed by the NHS under new plans.

Healthcare worker preparing the Covid19 vaccine by DK Photography Isle of Wight

15, April 2021·1 min read

Fewer Covid-19 vaccinations on the Isle of Wight in the last week

Far fewer Covid-19 vaccinations have been given out in the last recorded week

1, March 2012·1 min read

Fewer Prisoners To St Mary’s A&E Thanks To Telemedicine

Diagnosis of prisoners medical problems over a video link should lead to less needing to go to St Mary's A&E

male lab technician looking into microscope

1, May 2019·2 min read

Fibromyalgia and Lyme Disease research programme begins: Join the crowdfunder

A number of smaller studies, partly funded by individuals, aim to raise awareness and bring with them more funding opportunities for this vital work

MRI scanner FMS Research team: Launch at St Mary's Hospital, Isle of Wight

3, December 2013·2 min read

Fibromyalgia research project now underway (podcast)

We speak with Dr Gary Lee, the project lead, as a new neurological research project gets underway on the Isle of Wight.

9, September 2018·5 min read

Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A personal story of this hidden and debilitating condition

It's Fibromyalgia Awareness Week and International Pain Awareness Month, so felt like the right time to share my personal story of living with this hidden, but debilitating and challenging condition. I hope it will raise general awareness and help others come to terms with their own diagnoses.

18, December 2018·2 min read

Fifth of Isle of Wight claimants lose disability benefits under new system, figures show

Figures reveal the number of people on the Isle of Wight receiving disability benefits who have had their payments stopped as part of the roll-out of a new system.

7, April 2020·1 min read

Fifth person on the Isle of Wight who tested positive for Coronavirus passes away

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the fifth Islander to pass away after testing positive for Coronavirus

23, October 2018·4 min read

Figures reveal St Mary’s hospital has second highest % of EU doctors in the country

The percentage of doctors that work at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust who are EU-nationals is the second highest in the country (outside London), OnTheWight's work with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism has revealed. Other staffing areas are affected as well.

5, August 2009·1 min read

Film Casting Opportunity for 18-25 Year Olds

If you are aged between 18-25, why not take part in this forthcoming anti-smoking film.

TOO SMALL - flatten the curve wash your hands covid-19

3, June 2020·1 min read

Finally, the number of people with Covid-19 in Isle of Wight care homes revealed

Papers for next week's Corporate Scrutiny Committee reveal the total number of Covid-19 cases in Isle of Wight care homes

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