150 people attended the conference which was the brainchild of a group of friends with caring responsibilities, some of them neurodivergent, lamenting the problems they faced accessing conferences on the mainland
35.3 per cent of reported abuse was committed by a spouse or partner with a further third carried out by former partners, and one in four abusive episodes were fuelled by alcohol
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10th October, head to Isle of Wight Festival of the Mind - a free event, celebrating all things that help us feel happy and well.
These letters written by a 21-year-old Fusilier based on the Isle of Wight during WWII are particularly poignant at this time of year. 2019 is the 79th anniversary of his death by an enemy bomb just days before he was due to go on leave.
The Barn which houses John Cattle's Skateclub, also welcomes birthday parties, Morris Dancers and groups for children and the elderly to meet in a warm, comfortable environment to enjoy activities, conversation and fellowship.