The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has said hundreds of mental health beds across the country (including the Isle of Wight) are needed urgently to stop the ‘shameful’ practice of sending ill patients far from home for treatment
The new application describes the development as ‘a major job creating and economic investment opportunity with significant positive regeneration benefits’.
Residents have until Friday to have their say on plans by the developer who has an enforcement notice against them for clearing hedges, flora and fauna near Scotchells Brook, Lake without authorisation
The Care Quality Commission say growing pressures on access and staffing risk creating ‘perfect storm’ for people using mental health and learning disability services
Based on figures from the Office of National Statistics, Island Labour say that "due to the last nine years of Tory austerity, the average Islander has had a real-terms 25% pay cut"
Plans to expand Ryde Business Park by building new homes, a GP surgery, gym and cafe have been drawn up by the Isle of Wight Council as part of its regeneration strategy.
The ward was refurbished to the tune of £200,000 earlier this year after being deemed 'not fit for purpose' by the CQC. Now the NHS say the ward won't reopen.
Two requests for a public briefing have been refused by the Isle of Wight council and this week Parish councillors voted overwhelmingly for impending St Mary's Junction improvements to be be halted.
While the Trust welcomed positive feedback about improvements since last inspection they say they're aware there's a great deal of work to do and will be taking urgent action in some areas.