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The cabinet member for adult social care admitted to News OnTheWight last month that there was a care crisis, but the Isle of Wight council refuse to answer public interest questions about care provision. Are people OK with that?
Health and Social Care
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Below are Isle of Wight stories relating to health, wellbeing and social care.
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The medical director says they are seeing some very sick people in intensive care, many of whom have not been vaccinated
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If you need a Covid-19 jab, here are the latest dates for walk-in appointments on the Isle of Wight
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This reader believes things can change for the better with the right Planning Strategy, but says the council must first establish a number of companies to provide our local services - ensuring that our council tax payments are spent on services, not handed out as profits to private investors
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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
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As well as finding out more about what Sight for Wight can offer those who are already visually impaired or those who losing their sight, there'll be ten partner organisations who can also offer help and support
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The delivery of Covid-19 vaccinations has now concluded at the Riverside Centre for that phase of the programme, but dates for Pfizer walk-ins next month are now available
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This reader sets out what she sees as the consequences of the Health and Care Bill, and why it's important to speak out and spread the word
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A closer look at the latest Isle of Wight positive Covid tests data, breaking out each of its 18 areas and their weekly change
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The Walk and Talk sessions offer a chance to open up, meet new friends and understand that it's OK to not be OK
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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
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One of the council’s three chosen care providers wrote to vulnerable Isle of Wight residents – giving them only two weeks’ notice that their care will stop. We have the letter and questions for the council - plus the u-turn
