Health

Cllr Blake was asked by a friend what he could do to help.

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Ventnor councillor on personal mission to tackle "very high" Island suicide rate

Vectis Youth Rugby Club’s under-13s team

Vectis Youth Rugby Club’s under-13s team

NHS dental health

Island youth rugby club hands out free gum shields to all players

Independent Arts has secured a grant to support a new men's mental health project

Independent Arts has secured a grant to support a new men's mental health project

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Community sessions to support men's mental health

St Mary's Hospital, Newport

St Mary's Hospital, Newport

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Island's NHS trust disputes new data showing rise in mental health staff absences

The signed Armed Forces Covenant, being held by Maggie MacIsaac, chief executive of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Trust, left, and Lena Samuels, the trust's chair.

The signed Armed Forces Covenant, being held by Maggie MacIsaac, chief executive of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Trust, left, and Lena Samuels, the trust's chair.

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NHS Hants and IW sign pledge to treat armed forces, veterans and families fairly

Mountbatten Isle of Wight staff receiving the NFU donation

Mountbatten Isle of Wight staff receiving the NFU donation

Isle of Wight hospice receives £6,500 donation from NFU Mutual

New dance and fitness studio offers aerial silks and bungee fitness

GP and dentistry services were the most common areas of feedback in Healthwatch's latest report.

GP and dentistry services were the most common areas of feedback in Healthwatch's latest report.

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Over two thirds of recent feedback on Island health and care services is negative

One staff member said she was

One staff member said she was

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'Fantastic new facility' opens to speed up diagnoses at St Mary's Hospital

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking feedback from unpaid carers

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking feedback from unpaid carers

Isle of Wight Council seeking feedback from unpaid carers

Smoking is the Island's single most preventable cause of poor health.

Smoking is the Island's single most preventable cause of poor health.

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Smoking and vaping crackdown agreed at County Hall

Denbigh House owner Holly Day said her practice would be opening in Freshwater in two week's time.

Denbigh House owner Holly Day said her practice would be opening in Freshwater in two week's time.

Dental provider reveals two-week gap in Freshwater NHS provision

Family-run provider Denbigh House will take over the Avenue Road practice.

Family-run provider Denbigh House will take over the Avenue Road practice.

Freshwater dentistry takeover 'remains on track' says NHS

Drug deaths have been studied on the Isle of Wight

Drug deaths have been studied on the Isle of Wight

Rise in number of drug related deaths on the Island

Smoking is a major risk factor for respiratory disease, lung cancer and heart disease.

Smoking is a major risk factor for respiratory disease, lung cancer and heart disease.

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'No longer considered a lifestyle choice': councillors to review anti-smoking plan

The new NHS Foundation Trust, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare is seeking community input

The new NHS Foundation Trust, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare is seeking community input

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare looking for public input to shape priorities

A child gets her flu vaccine in time for Halloween.

A child gets her flu vaccine in time for Halloween.

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NHS campaign reminding Island parents to get 'little monsters' vaccinated from flu

Derek, left, singing the song he wrote about his wife and dementia, with pianist Richard Britton conducting. The choir and volunteers are backing singers

Derek, left, singing the song he wrote about his wife and dementia, with pianist Richard Britton conducting. The choir and volunteers are backing singers

Joy and genius at Dementia Friendly Choir concert

Blackwater Mill Residential Care Home

Blackwater Mill Residential Care Home

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Blackwater Mill: "CQC report is just the tip of the iceberg as to what goes on"

Blackwater Mill Residential Care Home, near Newport.

Blackwater Mill Residential Care Home, near Newport.

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Blackwater Mill: Parent company says care failings now addressed

Margaret Halliday was unhappy at Blackwater Mill.

Margaret Halliday was unhappy at Blackwater Mill.

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Blackwater Mill: Vegetarian resident served meat stew as care "declined rapidly"

The majority of care homes across the Island provide 'good' rated care.

The majority of care homes across the Island provide 'good' rated care.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Blackwater Mill: Island's only care home to hold 'inadequate' CQC rating

Former employee said she saw Blackwater Mill carer assault resident with dementia

Former employee said she saw Blackwater Mill carer assault resident with dementia

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

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Blackwater Mill: Ex-employee said she was horrified by what she saw at care home

Cllr Debbie Andre, the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet member for adult social care and public health, said commenting on the CQC's Blackwater Mill report would be inappropriate.

Cllr Debbie Andre, the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet member for adult social care and public health, said commenting on the CQC's Blackwater Mill report would be inappropriate.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

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Blackwater Mill: Council moves to reassure care standards being maintained

Miriam Souter had a tough time at Blackwater Mill.

Miriam Souter had a tough time at Blackwater Mill.

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Blackwater Mill: Miriam went downhill and it was deeply distressing for family to see

The NHS has urged people to book appointments via the NHS website, app, or by calling 119

The NHS has urged people to book appointments via the NHS website, app, or by calling 119

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More than 100,000 take up free Covid vaccine across Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Dr Philip Lewis with his MBE

Dr Philip Lewis with his MBE

Island dentist who dedicated career to mouth cancer awareness dies

Solent Grange deputy home manager, Micha Legaspi, left, and manager Alison Gray.

Solent Grange deputy home manager, Micha Legaspi, left, and manager Alison Gray.

Isle of Wight nursing home recognised for 'outstanding' care with national award

Jane has tried a few complementary therapies. Have you?

Jane has tried a few complementary therapies. Have you?

Trying complementary therapies is perhaps the only way to know if they are for you

Blackwater Mill Residential Care Home

Blackwater Mill Residential Care Home

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Elderly residents at Island care home 'at risk of harm', damning report finds

Ieuan Jehu has been in touch with the team who he has said have had a

Ieuan Jehu has been in touch with the team who he has said have had a

Freshwater dental staff overwhelmed and many left 'in tears'

Petition to oppose

Petition to oppose

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Petition to oppose "unfair" hike in parking charges for hospital staff

All profits from the event go to the Island Sports Alliance CIC.

All profits from the event go to the Island Sports Alliance CIC.

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All day Island fitness and wellbeing event THIS weekend

MyDentist in Freshwater

MyDentist in Freshwater

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Find out who's taking over 'at risk' village dental practice

Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council lodged an objection on September 3.

Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council lodged an objection on September 3.

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Newport chicken shop could open despite health objections

Coroners Court at Seaclose Offices in Newport

Coroners Court at Seaclose Offices in Newport

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NHS Trust made "egregious failings" in care of Newport man, inquest hears

Dentistry and GP services were the most common areas of feedback in Healthwatch's latest report.

Dentistry and GP services were the most common areas of feedback in Healthwatch's latest report.

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Dentistry concerns still stand out in health and care feedback, report shows

Rescue teams in the sea with the distressed pilot whale, earlier today.

Rescue teams in the sea with the distressed pilot whale, earlier today.

Whale stranding

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Public warned to keep away from whale carcass after tidal problems hamper recovery

Two women having fun surfing at Compton during the inaugural Wight Wahines Surfing Festival.

Two women having fun surfing at Compton during the inaugural Wight Wahines Surfing Festival.

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Island's first surf festival dedicated to women makes a splash at Compton Bay

Car park at St Mary's Hospital

Car park at St Mary's Hospital

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Hospital staff in uproar over "outrageous" hike in parking costs

MyDentist in Freshwater

MyDentist in Freshwater

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Freshwater's dental practice to be saved from closure by new NHS provider

An indoor bowls group using Whippingham Community Association Hall, near East Cowes.

An indoor bowls group using Whippingham Community Association Hall, near East Cowes.

Cost of living crisis

Community centres offered £1,000 grants to keep people warm this winter

Unique FUE, hailed as a revolutionary method in hair transplantation and regarded as the best hair transplant technique

Unique FUE, hailed as a revolutionary method in hair transplantation and regarded as the best hair transplant technique

Why Unique FUE is the best technique for hair transplant

The charity has launched a campaign to teach members of the community how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation

The charity has launched a campaign to teach members of the community how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Air ambulance charity on mission to teach 150 people life-saving CPR skills

Unique FUE, a technique that has won numerous awards, is hailed as a groundbreaking method in hair transplantation

Unique FUE, a technique that has won numerous awards, is hailed as a groundbreaking method in hair transplantation

The Unique FUE technique will provide clarity on hair transplants

The Friends of St Mary’s funded £875 for the TV

The Friends of St Mary’s funded £875 for the TV

Hospital receives funding for new TV to help educate diabetic patients

The Crab and Lobster Inn, Bembridge, Isle of Wight.

The Crab and Lobster Inn, Bembridge, Isle of Wight.

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Island pub with dirty kitchen 'embarrassed' by one star food hygiene rating

Angela and Chelsea Turner, and Prince Harry at the WellChild Awards

Angela and Chelsea Turner, and Prince Harry at the WellChild Awards

Bereaved Island mum to be given prestigious national award by Prince Harry

Last year's Sight for Wight event proved popular.

Last year's Sight for Wight event proved popular.

Sight for Wight open day back by popular demand

Councillor Warren Drew said the provision of NHS dental care on the Island is

Councillor Warren Drew said the provision of NHS dental care on the Island is

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Council votes for action on "grossly inadequate" NHS dental care provision

Ieuan started his petition, 'Save My Dentist Freshwater', on August 24.

Ieuan started his petition, 'Save My Dentist Freshwater', on August 24.

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Isle of Wight campaigner hands in dentistry petition to Richard Quigley MP

Regent Pharmacy in East Cowes

Regent Pharmacy in East Cowes

Here's why two 'struggling' Island pharmacies operated in darkness today

Councillor Michael Lilley said his party had been

Councillor Michael Lilley said his party had been

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Liberal Democrat councillor warns of "ongoing threat" of doctor losses

An inquest is to be concluded

An inquest is to be concluded

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Elderly man's inquest to be concluded in writing after near SIX YEAR wait