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Robert Wilkinson says he's been given a death sentence by NHS Fuding Board who have denied funding for a new drug that could improve his quality of life as he faces up to terminal cancer.
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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"Being a young carer can be a very lonely place, trapped between childhood and adulthood, few can relate." These words from one young carer are included in an A-Z five minute stop-motion animation aimed at better understanding what it is like to walk in their shoes
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A new report has warned that the coming winter is likely to be even more difficult than the last for NHS trusts, staff and patients. On the Island we can all help by always seeking advice from the pharmacist or calling 111 first.
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Our thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones and with those who are working so hard to save lives
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It’s important to remember that positive Coronavirus tests on the Isle of Wight remain low in comparison to other areas, but numbers continue to slowly rise
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Healthwatch Isle of Wight has launched a survey to see how well cancer services have helped people with cancer.
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The latest rise comes as St Mary’s Hospital gears up for a increase of positive cases over the coming days and weeks
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CEO of drug rehab provider said crack rocks can be purchased for as little as a fiver with dealers available any time of day at the click of a button
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Four Isle of Wight ambulance apprentices graduate from a unique paramedic degree apprenticeship at the University of Cumbria
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An appeal for patient feeders has been issued by St Mary's hospital as it finds itself under pressure due to a rise in patients.
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Heads of the Isle of Wight council, NHS Trust and CCG have sent this letter of thanks and recognition for our coverage during the Coronavirus pandemic. Thank you for thanking us
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