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New community PODS offer easy access to NHS appointments

A new pilot project which offers people an alternative location for their healthcare appointments has launched

12 May 2023
Isle of Wight’s NHS leadership strengthened in drive to make services sustainable

The NHS on the Isle of Wight will be strengthened by the appointment of two experienced leaders.

11 May 2023
End of life care service continues to set the bar nationally

The latest National Audit of Care at the End of Life results shows that our Trust continues to set the bar nationally in continuing to deliver high quality of care to people coming to the end of their life.

10 May 2023
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New Ambulance Station receives an official Royal opening

HRH the Duchess of Gloucester has officially opened our new £1m Ambulance Station at St. Mary’s Hospital which is home to the IW Ambulance Service

20 April 2023
New members of the Ambulance Team are a paws-itive hit

Our Ambulance Service has welcomed 12 special new recruits to their team this week to help reduce stress in the workplace.

15 April 2023
Changes to mask wearing

From Monday 17 April 2023, visitors to St Mary’s Hospital and our other sites are once again no longer required to wear face masks in most clinical areas, unless it is their personal preference to do so. 

14 April 2023
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IOW strokes services rated top in national NHS audit

IOW stroke services has received an ‘A’ star rating; the highest for stroke care in the region in the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP).

12 April 2023
St. Mary’s Vaccine Hub open for COVID-19 Spring Vaccinations

The COVID-19 spring vaccination programme is underway and St. Mary’s Hospital Vaccination Hub is offering the spring vaccine to those who are eligible.

11 April 2023
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust recruits new talent in unique partnership with HTP Apprenticeship College

Young people on the Isle of Wight are starting great careers with the NHS as part of a collaboration between the Island’s NHS Trust and local training provider HTP Apprenticeship College.

29 March 2023
Isle of Wight strategic partnerships

Today the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) published papers ahead of its Board meeting on 29 March 2023.

23 March 2023
£10m Community Diagnostic Centre to provide first class care

Islanders will have better access to tests and treatment thanks to a new £10m Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at St Mary’s Hospital.

17 March 2023
Island nutrition nurse specialist shortlisted for nursing excellence award

Isle of Wight clinical nutrition nurse specialist, Deborah Shrubsole, has been shortlisted for a British Journal of Nursing Award, in the Nutrition Nurse of the Year category, for developing a feeding tube passport and kit bag that is helping to keep patients at home and maintain their independence.

10 March 2023
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Help us protect babies from respiratory infections in the future

Research study could help prevent many infants from severe illness

23 February 2023
Major funding for digital infrastructure and clinical systems is a ‘game changer’

Our Trust has welcomed the confirmation of £21.5m of additional funding to modernise digital technology, IT infrastructure and clinical systems.

22 February 2023
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Student nurse reaches final of prestigious awards for raising the profile of equality and diversity in the workplace

Isle of Wight NHS Trust student nurse, Jade Wareham has reached the final in two categories for the 2023 Student Nursing Times Awards.

16 February 2023
Acute partnership proves to be a life saver

One of our community first responders has praised the care he received after having a heart attack in the early hours of Tuesday 8 November 2021.

15 February 2023
NHS Trust collaborating with local community to improve care for veterans and members of the armed forces

The Island’s veteran community and members of the public are invited to come along to a veteran’s engagement event at St Mary’s Hospital on Thursday 2 March.

13 February 2023
IOW and Portsmouth trusts strengthen partnership to deliver benefits for patients

A stronger partnership between neighbouring NHS trusts will help tackle the long-standing challenges of delivering healthcare for the Isle of Wight and ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and sustainable services to all the populations they serve.

31 January 2023
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Friends of St Mary’s enable donation of key rapid response equipment

A huge thank you to the Friend's of St Mary's for funding £1,295 for a small but incredible piece of equipment, known as an EMMA device, to add to the rapid response kit that is held by the on-call Operating Department Practitioner team.

19 January 2023
Breaking ground event at St Mary’s marks major step forward

A once in a generation investment programme into local NHS services has taken a major step forward as building work officially started in January at St Mary’s Hospital.

13 January 2023
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IOW Maternity Services rated one of the best

Results published by the Care Quality Commission show positive experiences for pregnant women and their families

13 January 2023
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Health-based Place of Safety suite improved for patients admitted under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act

The Trust’s Health-based Place of Safety (HBPoS) suite at Sevencacres has recently been redesigned and refurbished to ensure patients are provided with a safe and secure assessment environment.

12 January 2023
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3 Christmas Day babies welcomed at St. Mary’s Hospital

Maternity staff at St. Mary’s Hospital welcomed 3 babies on Christmas Day 2022.

26 December 2022
There is no place like home … here’s how you can help get a loved home from hospital for Christmas

St. Mary's Hospital is still in Critical Incident status, facing extreme and sustained pressure on all its services following a significant rise in flu, Covid-19, and Strep A admissions.

22 December 2022
Following months of extreme pressure and another very busy weekend, St Mary’s Hospital is facing unprecedented challenges.

Following months of sustained pressure and an extremely busy weekend, the situation at St Mary’s remains extremely critical.

19 December 2022
Changes to main entrance from next week

From next week there will be further changes across St Mary’s Hospital site to enable work to begin on our new emergency care floor.

16 December 2022
We have been awarded the Veteran Aware Accreditation

Our Trust is celebrating being awarded the Veteran Aware accreditation.

15 December 2022
Island’s emergency services working together to help save lives

Our Ambulance Service and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) launch a Cardiac Arrest Responder scheme to help save lives.

14 December 2022
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust Maternity Services rated GOOD

Isle of Wight Maternity Services has received a Good rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

14 December 2022
First cohorts of registered nursing professionals complete their Open University Nurse training

The Trust is proud to celebrate its first cohort of Registered Nurse Degree Apprentices who completed their nursing qualifications, in partnership with The Open University.

09 December 2022
Ambulance Service recognises volunteer Community First Responders

Our Isle of Wight Ambulance Service have held an award ceremony to thank all volunteer Community First Responders (CFRs).

06 December 2022
New Volunteer Car Service Drivers for Island

Our Isle of Wight NHS Trust Ambulance Service Patient Transport Service team (PTS) is proud to welcome three new Volunteer Ambulance Car Service drivers (VACS).

05 December 2022
Extreme pressure prompts Critical Incident declaration

Following an increase in demand for emergency care, we have declared a Critical Incident.

01 December 2022
New urgent care maternity app launches

The way pregnant people access urgent care is transforming with a new app

30 November 2022
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Isle of Wight Ambulance Service Leads Multi-Agency Exercise

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust Ambulance Service (IWAS) ran another successful and ambitious large-scale night exercise yesterday evening (22 November) at the Isle of Wight Military Museum in Northwood.

23 November 2022
End of life care team shortlisted for The Sun’s Who Cares Wins awards

Our end of life care team on Wellow Unit have been shortlisted for The Sun’s Who Cares Wins health awards in the ‘Best Team’ category.

22 November 2022
All change as investment programme gets underway

From Monday 21 November 2022 there will be a number of changes at St Mary’s Hospital as work is set to begin on a once in a generation investment programme to improve the Island’s NHS infrastructure.

16 November 2022
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Virtual Recruitment Event offers a window into our Community Services and roles on offer

If you want to make a difference in your community and would like to find out more about a career in community healthcare, we would love you to join us at our virtual recruitment event to find out more. 

 

08 November 2022
Pressure remains across NHS services in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

The situation at St Mary’s has improved but remains serious as pressure continues across all NHS services.

28 October 2022
Changes afoot as St Mary’s Hospital improvements works begin

Our multi-million pound Investing in Our Future programme to improve the Island's NHS services is about to begin.

27 October 2022
St Mary’s Hospital blood test department relocating as multi-million-pound improvement project works set to begin

The blood test department at St Mary’s Hospital will be relocating from Monday 31 October 2022 from its current location on Level B to the North Hospital.

25 October 2022
Critical Incident declared

Our Trust has declared a Critical Incident today (Tuesday 25 October) in response to significant pressure on hospital services.

25 October 2022
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Restart a Heart Day is a special occasion this year for two Island families reunited with their Ambulance rescuers

This Sunday, 16 October 2022 is World Restart a Heart Day

16 October 2022
Green light for major investment in the Island’s NHS

A once in a generation capital investment in our NHS services is about to begin on the Isle of Wight. 

Work to improve patient care and outcomes, reduce waiting times and bed occupancy, and to transform community mental health provision on the Island will start in November. 

13 October 2022
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Congratulations to the Ambulance Training & Community Response Services (ATCoRS) for receiving an outstanding service award

The IOW NHS Ambulance Training & Community Response Services (ATCoRS) team received national recognition in September for outstanding service and exceptional support services for their work during the pandemic.

12 October 2022
Critical Incident declared

Isle of Wight NHS Trust has declared a Critical Incident today (Tuesday 11 October) as it takes steps to protect patient safety.

11 October 2022
Mental health support for those struggling with worries during uncertain times

Today it’s World Mental Health Day (Monday 10 October) with a world focus on making mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority

With so much uncertainty across the world and many people feeling the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis, more people are likely to experience poor mental health with increased stress, anxiety and depression.

10 October 2022
Demand continues to put unprecedented pressure on Island NHS

We are appealing to Island residents for help in easing the ongoing pressure on our services.

30 September 2022
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Young learners take their first step towards a rewarding NHS career

The Trust welcomed its first cohort of 13 young learners, who joined the Careers for Young People Programme earlier this month (5 September).

This innovative training programme was developed in partnership with colleagues from HTP Apprenticeship College as part of a two-year education programme which offers a route into a fulfilling NHS career.

30 September 2022
Changes to parking charges at St. Mary’s Hospital

Following a review carried out in 2020, Isle of Wight NHS Trust has introduced new parking charges for patients and visitors from 3 October 2022.

30 September 2022
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Community Mental Health Service shortlisted for a 2022 Royal College of Psychiatrists Award.

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust Community Mental Health Service have been shortlisted for a Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) Award in the category ‘Psychiatric Team of the Year 2022: Working-age Adults’.

29 September 2022
People on the Isle of Wight encouraged to register their decision to give the gift of life

This Organ Donation Week (26th September to 2nd October) Isle of Wight NHS Trust and NHS Blood and Transplant and are calling on people to register their donation decision and talk to their families about organ donation as more than 6,500 people are actively waiting for a transplant across the UK.

28 September 2022
Recruitment open day for those passionate about keeping patients safe

If you would you like to be part of a vital expanding team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness are achieved for our patients, visitors, and staff then we would love to see you at our recruitment open day on Saturday 1 October 2022, from 10am to 2pm.

23 September 2022
Trust appeals to public for ongoing support

We remain under significant pressure despite calling an end to a critical incident caused by high levels of demand for emergency care.

22 September 2022
Sustained demand prompts Critical Incident declaration

In response to sustained demand for our services, we have declared a Critical Incident today (Wednesday 21 September 2022).

21 September 2022
Island community invited to our Veteran Awareness open day

We are working towards achieving national Veteran Aware status to ensure the best possible NHS care is provided for veterans, their families, and to those who are still serving in the UK’s armed forces. We will be holding a drop in event on Thursday 29 September 2022, from 10am to 2pm, for members of the public to come along and meet representatives from a range of veteran support services.

21 September 2022
Mandatory face masks no longer required by our Trust

From Thursday 1 September 2022, visitors to St Mary’s Hospital and other Trust sites are once again no longer required to wear face masks, unless it is their personal preference to do so.

31 August 2022
Tasty fundraiser sees £1,200 raised for Friends of St Mary’s Hospital

Biomedical Scientist, Jussna Mateen and Indian restaurant, Eastern Eye, in Sandown have raised an incredible £1,200 for The Friends of St Mary’s Hospital by organising a tasty takeaway meal for some hungry pathologists at Isle of Wight NHS Trust.

30 August 2022
Ryde lifeguards receive Ambulance Service Commendation Award

Our Ambulance Service has awarded the Ryde Beach Lifegaurd team with an Ambulance Service Commendation Award for their outstanding contribution and support.

 

16 August 2022
Start your career in healthcare at our recruitment open day

If you are looking to start your career in healthcare then come along to our recruitment open day for healthcare support workers on Saturday 20 August 2022 from 10am to 2pm at St Mary’s Hospital.

15 August 2022
Oh yes, they did! The Wight Strollers panto funds 10th Public Access Defibrillator

The Wight Strollers have made their 10th Public Access Defibrillator donation following the enormous success of their most recent pantomime, Dick Whittington.

13 August 2022
Isle of Wight NHS Trust shortlisted for three HSJ Awards

We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted in three categories for this year’s Health Service Journal Awards (HSJ):

  • Primary and Community Care Provider of the Year
  • Provider Collaboration of the Year - Hampshire and Isle of Wight People and OD Collaborative
  • HSJ Partnership Award - Clinically assessing and mitigating risk for outpatient backlogs - proactive Covid recovery initiatives
11 August 2022
Critical incident stood down but significant pressure remains

We have taken the decision to stand down the critical incident that was called last week in response to sustained pressure on its services.

11 August 2022
Critical incident declared at Isle of Wight NHS Trust due to pressure on services

We have declared a critical incident in response to sustained pressure on our services.

High levels of demand and difficulties in discharging people into social care means that St Mary’s Hospital is close to capacity.

 

05 August 2022
Our appeal to Islanders to help get people out of hospital

Our senior doctors and nurses are appealing to residents to support St Mary’s Hospital as it deals with increasing demand for services.

04 August 2022
Get the right medical help this Cowes Week

With Cowes Week underway, we are urging residents and visitors to to take extra care to stay safe outside.

02 August 2022
New out-of-hours adult ‘safe haven’ for Ryde

A new service to provide year-round mental health crisis support to adults across the Isle of Wight has gone live in Ryde.

Ryde Safe Haven offers any over 18s on the Island a ‘safe space’ out of hours on Fridays, weekends and bank holidays.

It follows the success of Newport Safe Haven, which opened three years ago and has, in the past year, supported more than 650 people, who live across the Island.

02 August 2022
Dedicated team in place for head and neck cancer patients

To support the needs of our Island patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer we have a dedicated multi-professional clinic, based in our ear nose and throat department, in place for those who have to travel to the mainland for treatment.

27 July 2022
A last minute submission leads to finalist spot for Jade

One of our student nurses, Jade Wareham, has been shortlisted for a Royal College of Nursing Award after sending off her submission the day before the deadline.

22 July 2022
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Island NHS Trust launches new Green Plan

This week we have launched our ambitious response to the challenge of climate change with a new 3-year sustainable development plan

21 July 2022
Isle of Wight NHS Summer Fete Postponed

We have had to make the difficult decision to postpone our Summer Fete due to take place on Saturday 23 July due to the potential fire risk caused by the recent heatwave.

20 July 2022
Community continence team shortlisted for a Nursing Times award 2022

We are delighted to announce that its Community Continence Team has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award 2022. 

 

14 July 2022
Islanders warned about 'perfect storm' as pressure on local NHS services reaches critical levels

Our Executive Team are warning of the impact of unprecedented pressure on local health services and are appealing to local residents for help.

13 July 2022
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Dementia Outreach Team providing support seven days a week

Our Dementia Outreach Team have extended their community outreach service to provide a seven-days-a-week service, open from 8am to 6pm, for people on the Island who have been diagnosed with dementia.

11 July 2022
Reintroduction of face masks

We are reintroducing mask wearing at St Mary’s Hospital and other Trust buildings following a rise in COVID-19 cases.

07 July 2022
World’s First Chemo Drone Delivery Announced on NHS Birthday

Our cancer patients will be the first in the world to benefit from chemotherapy delivered by drone as part of a new trial. 

05 July 2022
Fun for all the family as our summer fete returns

We are inviting the Island community to our annual summer fete on Saturday 23 July 2022 at St Mary’s Hospital, Newport, after a 2 year hiatus.

24 June 2022
Thousands still not attending vital cervical screening appointments

As the UK marks Cervical Screening Awareness Week, women on the Island are being reminded of the importance of booking their cervical screening appointments. Figures show nearly a third of those eligible are not coming forward for their appointments.

23 June 2022
End of Life Care service recognised for providing high quality care

Our End of Life Care Service has received national recognition for its services to support people, and their families, who are receiving end of life care.

20 June 2022
Face masks no longer required

From Monday 20 June 2022, visitors to St Mary’s Hospital and other Trust sites are no longer required to wear face masks, unless it is their personal preference to do so

20 June 2022
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Rayn rings the bell to signal the end of his cancer treatment

Four-year-old Rayn Thomson has been receiving treatment at St. Mary's for a Myofibroblastic tumour 

26 May 2022
Exciting New NHS Career Opportunity for Young People to become an NHS Hero

The IOW NHS Trust is proud to have launched the IOW NHS Trust Careers for Young People Programme this week with colleagues from HTP Apprenticeship College.

24 May 2022
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Isle of Wight Dementia Strategy set to launch

Plans to improve the health and well-being of Islanders living with dementia, ensuring they and their families and carers are supported, have been unveiled at an official launch event held in Newport earlier today (Friday 20 May 2022).

20 May 2022
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Two new portable ECG machines thanks to Osborne Masonic Lodge

The IOW NHS Trust’s Community Heart Failure Team were overwhelmed to receive a fantastic donation of three thousand five hundred pounds from Osborne Masonic lodge.

19 May 2022
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IOW NHS Trust excited to welcome first ever cohort of Operating Department Practitioner Apprentices

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is proud to be working in partnership with the University of Derby on their first ever Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) apprenticeship programme.

13 May 2022
Research Team supports important genetic study into severe COVID-19

Our Research Team have supported the world’s largest study of the genetics of critical COVID-19.

The study involving more than 57,000 people worldwide, has revealed fresh details about some of the biological mechanisms behind the severe form of the dis

06 May 2022
Dementia Navigators support people living with the effects of dementia

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has launched a Dementia Navigators service to help support people who are living with the effects of dementia or awaiting a dementia assessment.

05 May 2022
Isorropia supporting easier access to mental health support

The Isle of Wight’s mental health wellbeing organisation, Isorropia Foundation, is now open to self-referrals.

People struggling with their mental health and wellbeing can now directly access help from Isorropia Foundation without needing to be referred there by a professional.

27 April 2022
Community wellbeing event set to mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2022

Isle of Wight NHS Trust is hosting an outdoor public event to mark Mental Health Awareness Week 202 on Thursday 12 May 2022.

22 April 2022
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The IW Ambulance Service is first in the country to transfer to a new national communication system

Frequentis LifeX is a state-of-the-art control room solution used by ambulance dispatchers to communicate with ambulance crews.

19 April 2022
Horses Opening Doors to improved mental health for our island community

In July last year the Trust's Mental Health Charitable Fund awarded Bodster Equine Assisted Learning £10k for their Horses Opening Doors programme.

13 April 2022
Appeal as more than 8,500 people attend Emergency Departments in Hampshire and Isle of Wight in just one week

Health leaders today issue a fresh appeal to communities as figures reveal more than 8,500 people attended an Emergency Department (ED) in Hampshire and Isle of Wight in the last week alone.

On just one day more than 1,460 people attended a local ED – one every single minute.

13 April 2022
Urgent plea to public in Hampshire and Isle of Wight amid "perfect storm" of NHS pressures and rocketing rates of COVID-19

Health leaders today issue an urgent plea to communities amid a “perfect storm” of rising pressure on services and rocketing COVID-19 rates.

06 April 2022
Staying safe as free COVID-19 testing ends

Remember hands, face and space, to keep safe and well.

31 March 2022
We have won an award for Best Elective Care Recovery Initiative

In partnership with Medefer, our Trust has won an award for Best Elective Care Recovery Initiative at the at this year’s HSJ Partnership Awards 2022. 

25 March 2022
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New Community Prehabilitation Service provides assessment and support for people waiting for planned surgery

A new Community Prehabilitation Service is supporting patients awaiting surgery, to take the steps needed to improve both their physical and mental health in preparation for their surgical procedure.

17 March 2022
Island collaboration leads to healthcare solution

Working in partnership with Island based design and manufacture company Inflight Peripherals Limited (IFPL), our Trust has designed a new innovative compact personal protective equipment (PPE) station to help support our busy staff to meet important infection prevention and control measures.

16 March 2022
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust further ease visiting restrictions

Isle of Wight NHS Trust will be easing visitor restrictions at St. Mary’s Hospital to allow patients to have increased contact with family and loved ones.

13 March 2022
Supporting and empowering survivors of domestic abuse on International Women’s Day

Our Trust is the first NHS Trust in England to sign up to the Employee Domestic Abuse Covenant (EDAC) to support and empower survivors of domestic abuse to enter or re-enter the workplace.

08 March 2022
Positive changes continue this LGBT History Month

Positive changes continue this LGBT History Month as our LGBT+ Equality Staff Network appoint an executive sponsor to help champion and support changes to improve equality, diversity and inclusion at our Trust.

26 February 2022
COVID-19 measures at Isle of Wight NHS Trust remain in place

The UK Government announced that England will remove all remaining domestic COVID-19 restrictions in law from Thursday 24 February.

23 February 2022
Health and Care Conversations - help improve Island services

We want to hear what you think about local healthcare

17 February 2022
Making our Trust a more inclusive place for everyone

Staff member Daisy reflects on the recent improvements at our Trust to mark LGBT+ History Month

17 February 2022
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Mental health support for children and young people attending the Emergency Department

It’s Children’s Mental Health Week (7 to 13 February) and this year’s theme is growing together, finding ways to grow emotionally, and finding ways to help each other grow.

As part of healthy development, children and young people need opportunities to explore new things, to experiment and to challenge themselves physically and mentally. However, over the last couple of years, things have not been ideal for young people, with many struggling to cope with the changes and restrictions imposed throughout the pandemic. 

11 February 2022
Celebrating our future NHS

National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to celebrate the many NHS apprentices that are well on their way to exciting careers in the National Health Service

07 February 2022
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Start a conversation about mental health today

Today is Time to Talk Day (3 February) and this day marks a national initiative to encourage conversations about mental health, bringing friends, families, communities, and workplaces together to talk, listen and to help change lives.

This annual event aims to work towards ending mental health discrimination. Having conversations offers people the opportunity to be open and honest about their mental health and helps to empower them to seek help when they need it.

03 February 2022
Surgical Scarf Project implemented to support Muslim women looking to build a career in surgery

Junior doctors Dr Azra Khatun and her colleague Dr Suga Roy have founded and implemented the Surgical Scarf Project at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust to support Muslim women looking to build a career in theatres.

01 February 2022
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Community Health and Care Day Hub brings support closer to home

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has launched a pioneering new Community Day Hub in Freshwater to help people who need additional support to stay well and to live independently.

The Day Hub was set up in October last year, as part of a winter pilot scheme. Since its launch, nearly 25 residents have used the service provided by this integrated community network, with many benefitting from care provision, support, advice and signposting on issues such as ongoing health needs and social isolation.

27 January 2022
Generous donation to Maternity Unit in memory of Lola Rose

An outdoor area that is calm and relaxing for families to enjoy will be made possible with thanks to a generous donation in memory of baby Lola Rose

26 January 2022
First case of awake surgery at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Richard Harding (79), from Yarmouth was the first person who has had a successful awake complex shoulder operation at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust which took place at the end of 2021.

20 January 2022
Isle of Wight NHS Trust awarded £10,000 to help support staff after experiencing a traumatic event

Following a successful bid the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been awarded £10,000 from NHS England and Improvement to support staff and their mental health after they experience traumatic events in the workplace.

18 January 2022
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Medefer and Isle of Wight NHS Trust shortlisted for the 2022 HSJ Partnership Awards

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Medefer are delighted to announce that Clinically assessing and mitigating risk for outpatient backlogs - a proactive Covid-19 recovery initiative has been shortlisted for Best Elective Care Recovery Initiative at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2022, recognising their outstanding contribution to healthcare – in what has been an exceptional and challenging period across the sector.

12 January 2022
5 important steps you can take to support the high demand on hospital services

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is currently facing increased demand for its services, with additional pressure expected over the New Year’s Bank Holiday weekend.

The continuing threat posed by COVID-19 and the usual winter pressures including staff sickness, means that it’s important that local people are using the right services for healthcare support, so that frontline staff can focus on those most in need.

31 December 2021
New Rapid Response Vehicle service for people in mental health crisis launched on the Island

A new Rapid Response Vehicle service has been launched this month by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust as part of a pilot project to support people in mental health crisis in the community.

The specifically allocated rapid response vehicle will be jointly crewed by a paramedic and a registered Senior Mental Health Practitioner from the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Mental Health Liaison Team.

24 December 2021
Ten top tips to help us help you this winter

Simple things you can do to keep yourself well and help frontline health and care workers this winter

22 December 2021
Having the right support at work has made such a difference

As part of Disability History Month we have been sharing a number of staff stories to highlight their personal experiences of the support they have received in their personal and professional lives. In our final installment, that marks the end of Disability History Month, we share staff member Neil Fradgley's story

17 December 2021
'First of its kind’ multi-casualty incident simulation on the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust Ambulance Service (IWAS) carries out an ambitious large-scale night exercise

02 December 2021
Do you provide exercise lessons to Islanders?

IOW NHS Trust have a great opportunity for exercise providers to make a big difference to our Island community

02 December 2021
New Bereavement Follow Up Service launched

The End of Life Care Ward, Wellow Unit have launched a new Bereavement Follow Up Call Service for family members that have been bereaved after their loved ones have died.

02 December 2021
New sensory support for people having blood tests

The IOW NHS Trust’s Pathology service now have a new sensory room which is designed to relax and distract patients who struggle to have their bloods taken.

25 November 2021
Isle of Wight NHS Trust celebrates its first cohort of international nurses 20 year anniversary

We are celebrating our first cohort of international nurses as they mark their 20 year anniversary since joining the Trust this week.

 This week marks 20 years since the Trust welcomed over 40 nurses from the Philippines to help boost nursing levels.

23 November 2021
Sarah shares her story for Disability History Month
For Disability History Month, Sarah Harrison, one of our Mental Health Peer Support workers has shared her story about how she has been supported to get back to work.
18 November 2021
Supporting a transgender child
This Trans Awareness Week a member of our Trust, Rob Jubb, our Head of Health and Safety, has shared his story about his daughter Layla to help support and encourage families who may be supporting their loved ones who come out as transgender.
18 November 2021

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