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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.

26, April 2018·1 min read

‘End PJ Paralysis 70 Day Challenge’ at St Mary’s

Patients that stay in their pyjamas or gowns for longer than they need to can have a higher risk of infection, loss of mobility, fitness and strength which results in them staying in hospital longer, so St Mary's are taking part in a challenge to ‘End PJ Paralysis'.

photo of computer screen showing the council's covid-19 infographic

16, September 2020·1 min read

‘Historical’ Covid-19 cases: Explained – What do they mean?

Some Islanders may have been confused by the council's reference to 'historical' cases in their latest Covid-19 infographic. News OnTheWight has sought a clarification

15, October 2019·7 min read

‘Perfect storm’ being created for those using mental health and learning disability services

The Care Quality Commission say growing pressures on access and staffing risk creating ‘perfect storm’ for people using mental health and learning disability services

12, November 2013·2 min read

‘Systems not staffing’ at fault say Healthwatch following CQC report on Sevenacres

The Care Quality Commission’s new report into Sevenacres Mental Health Unit at St Mary’s Hospital shows it is only fully meeting two of the five government standards.

3, April 2020·2 min read

‘We’re still here for you’ say Wessex Cancer Trust: Supporting people with cancer more important than ever

Daisy Bus services remain in operation, but halt on Wessex Cancer Trust's charity shops and events means they need our support

12, October 2010·1 min read

@diaryofaledger 27 Hours Into Tweetathon

27 hours in and counting

14, October 2010·1 min read

@DiaryOfALedger Tweetathon Success Breaks Through £5,000

First and second fund raising targets are broken. You're still able to donate.

Madeline Paterson's photos from the Cowes cycle track

20, March 2020·1 min read

#washhands #bekind message on Isle of Wight cycle track

The messages might be on a cycle track on the Isle of Wight, but with the power of social media, they could travel

6, March 2012·1 min read

Four Five Leap Year Babies On The Isle of Wight This Year

Four babies came into the world on the Isle of Wight last week on 29th February. We'll be wishing a them happy birthday in four years time.

15, October 2009·1 min read

Zumbatomic For Kids

A new way of keeping fit is being introduced by Helen Baker.

22, October 2018·3 min read

£1 million+ of ‘high risk’ repairs needed at Isle of Wight NHS Trust

More than £1 million worth of urgent repairs need to be carried out at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust in order to prevent a risk to safety.

15, January 2020·2 min read

£1.2million boost sees new unit and more beds at St Mary’s to ease winter pressures

The new nurse-led unit, based on the site of the former Compton Ward, will help reduce some of the additional demand winter brings to help patients leave hospital as soon as they are able to

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