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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This new online support group for people with MS can help you feel less alone.
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After it was found that Swine Flu Website didn't include Island outlets, Andrew Turner got involved and is having it corrected.
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly roundup of positive Covid-19 tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight, as well as hospital admissions and age breakdowns
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If you have seen the stolen defibrillator, please call 101 or the clinic where it was taken from on 282810.
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The CEO reminded members that the decision to scrap the funding, as suggested by Director of Adult Social Care, had already been made but was yet to be ratified.
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The Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) has moved to offer patients and carers a much more accessible and visible presence at St Mary’s Hospital.
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Andrew Turner's office responds to threat of NHS job cuts
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The self-employed could mitigate mental health issues by networking more, says Federation of Small Businesses.
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News OnTheWight has been seeking from Government the number of Mainlanders who have self-diagnosed with Covid-19 that are travelling on ferries to the Isle of Wight for testing. They won’t say. Red Funnel were more forthcoming
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The clouds created by emotional tension built up during the school day are blocking out Henry’s sunshine, say his parents whose lives have been consumed by trying to get him the right SEN support
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Isle of Wight Council to pressure Integrated Care Board for better dental care provision