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

20, May 2021·2 min read

‘Even the smallest change can make a huge difference’ – Video support for those caring for people with dementia

As part of Dementia Action Week, the Speech and Language Therapy Team at St Mary's Hospital have produced these helpful videos

19, May 2021·3 min read

Isle of Wight council on Indian variant Covid-19 case: ‘No cause for panic’

Having previously said they couldn't comment on whether recent Covid19 cases included the Indian variant, the Director of Public Health is now reassuring residents that the situation is being managed appropriately

Mobile phone on black table with Covid-19 words on screen by Martin Sanchez

18, May 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

17, May 2021·2 min read

Almost 100 per cent of emergency department patients seen within four hours

There's been ‘a steady improvement curve’ in the number of patients being seen within four hours at the Emergency Department

17, May 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight NHS Trust bracing itself for Care Quality Commission inspection

The Trust was placed in Special Measures in January 2018, but has been making improvements over the past three years

stay safe message on road with a smiley face by Nick Fewings

17, May 2021·1 min read

Indian variant: Isle of Wight Covid-19 cases too low to report

Many readers have asked News OnTheWight to find out whether the Indian variant has reached the Island

An older man and woman hugging by Anastasia Vityukova

17, May 2021·1 min read

Here’s what you can do from today as Covid restrictions are lifted

As the Island opens back up again, residents and visitors are urged to be cautious and to continue following the social distancing guidance

16, May 2021·1 min read

Letter: So it’s ‘up to us’ to suppress the Indian Covid variant!

Timothy Spencer from Newport responds to the vaccines minister's views on suppressing the Indian variant of Covid-19

13, May 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight 38 and 39-year-olds being turned away from Riverside vaccination centre

Although 38 and 39-year-olds have been given appointments at the Riverside vaccination centre, when they arrived, they've been turned away

13, May 2021·1 min read

Weekly Isle of Wight Covid-19 vaccination figures

Almost 45 per cent of the Island is now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, whilst 92,211 Islanders have had their first dose of the vaccine

woman looking out of window holding a cup in her hands

12, May 2021·3 min read

MEAction appeals for governments to respond to ever-growing crisis

MEAction has been holding #MillionsMissing events today, calling for governments to urgently respond to the ever-growing crisis of ME in light of Covid-19

12, May 2021·1 min read

Tributes paid to former Isle of Wight health chief

Tributes are paid to Martin for his enthusiasm, passion and commitment to improving health outcomes for others

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