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

1, June 2021·2 min read

Director of adult social care to retire following major spinal surgery

Ongoing ill health following major spinal surgery last year had led Dr Carol Tozer to make the difficult decision to stand down

28, May 2021·1 min read

Dental training scheme on the Isle of Wight could address dentist shortage, says MP

The Isle of Wight MP has suggested that the initiation of a dental scheme on the Island could help address the shortage of dentists

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

27, May 2021·1 min read

Forty-six per cent of the Isle of Wight now fully vaccinated with both Covid jabs

Some people on the Isle of Wight in their 20s have already started to receive the Pfizer-Biontech vaccine through their GP at hubs across the Island

27, May 2021·1 min read

Tonight: Free online talk about insulin and medical advances for diabetes

Take an hour out of your schedule tonight to listen to this Diabetes expert talk about the history of insulin and its uses over the last 100 years, as well as info about more recent treatments

Jussna Mateen, accompanied by Pathology colleague Kerry Deacon, hands her cheque to Lesley Myland, who is joined by the Friends' Shop Manager, Lisa Brodie

27, May 2021·1 min read

Over £1,000 raised through Ramadan for hospital charity

Trainee biomedical scientists, Jussna Mateen, said, "Ramadan is also a charitable month so to have been able to have raised the money and support our hospital for the benefit of our Island community is just a small way to show our appreciation"

Sign on door at entrance of building showing hands being washed

27, May 2021·3 min read

Watch: Isle of Wight GP urges caution as we approach bank holiday weekend

Caution is urged this bank holiday weekend to ensure the spread of Coronavirus is kept at bay

John Ward, Manager of Fitness at Gurnard, Ian Groves, Paul Gould, Sarah Barber, Michael Clare-Panton

26, May 2021·3 min read

Isle of Wight lifeguards recognised for their lifesaving skills

These lifeguards have been presented with Awards for their professional and speedy action to help save the life of a swimmer at their pool

26, May 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight NHS Trust accused of secrecy over Covid deaths in hospital

The BMA say the families of the bereaved, including staff who fought on the frontline, deserve to receive answers

Two people with surgical gloves fist bumping

25, May 2021·2 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