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

A phlebotomist with a IW Prostate Cancer Support Group volunteer

9, June 2021·2 min read

Third of men tested at prostate cancer screening event showed potential early signs of cancer

Of the 250 men who attended the screening 75 of them were showing potential early signs of cancer

Healthcare professional accessing data on a computer

8, June 2021·3 min read

Understanding what the UK Government wants to do with your GP records

The Government wants to transfer everyone’s GP records into a single countywide database. They say it will improve the system, but they will also sell access to it. Read both sides of the argument and how to opt out

up and down arrow sculpture in the woods

8, June 2021·2 min read

Weekly update of Isle of Wight Covid-19 figures

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

7, June 2021·3 min read

Covid jabs to be offered to Islanders aged 25 and over

Isle of Wight residents aged 25+ will start to be invited to book their Covid jabs from tomorrow (Tuesday)

SPIIOW volunteer in high-Viz standing on cliff edge

7, June 2021·3 min read

High Sheriff’s Award for Isle of Wight suicide prevention and intervention team

Supporting those in crisis, with training and preventative work across the Island, Suicide Prevention and Intervention IOW (SPIIOW) have been presented with a High Sheriff’s Award

Nurse preparing covid-19 Vaccine - solent nhs trust

7, June 2021·1 min read

Alternative Covid jab available from Riverside Centre from next week

The alternative jab to Oxford AstraZeneca should be available at Riverside Vaccination Centre from next week

7, June 2021·1 min read

Colourful seating created for children’s ward by Cowes Men’s Shed

The Shed were approached with a view to helping the Children’s Ward revive their outside area

7, June 2021·1 min read

Alternative to Oxford/AstraZeneca now available to over 30s at Riverside vaccination centre

Solent NHS Trust say that an alternative to the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab is now available from Riverside Centre and residents should not travel off the Island for their jab

Davina McCall standing in front of an advertising board with message about the Menopause

3, June 2021·2 min read

Myth-busting menopause documentary is an eye-opening must-watch programme

This programme is a must-watch if you know someone going through or about to go through the menopause. It's a real eye-opener and there are just eight days left to see it

3, June 2021·1 min read

Over half of Isle of Wight residents fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Another 10,814 first and second vaccines were given to Islanders in the last week

3, June 2021·1 min read

Under 40 and wanting a Covid jab? Isle of Wight NHS has some good news for you

News OnTheWight has been pursuing this for three weeks - happily for those wanting a jab, there seems to be some light ahead

2, June 2021·2 min read

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

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

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