Information for journalists
All media enquiries and approaches should be made directly to the Communications team. Please do not contact individual staff members or services directly.If you would like to film or take photos of one of our services or sites, please speak to the team first. This is to protect the privacy of our patients and staff.
You can contact the Communications team between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday by emailing: pho-tr.communications@nhs.net.
If you have an urgent enquiry that is outside these hours, please call the hospital switchboard on 01983 822 099 and ask to speak to the Communications on-call lead.
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Hospital pressures: please use healthcare services wisely
Attendances at St Mary's Hospital's Emergency Department increased 20% from previous week
21 July 2026
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IWT launches major study to help prevent childhood asthma
An innovative new research study aimed at preventing childhood asthma has launched at our Trust, with families invited to take part.
21 July 2026
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Response to CQC report published today
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its findings following inspections of two services at Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s (IWT) St Mary’s Hospital.
15 July 2026
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IWT and PHU colleagues represent their Trusts at No. 10 Downing Street NHS 78th birthday celebrations
To mark the NHS’s 78th birthday, two colleagues from Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) were invited to No. 10 Downing Street, to represent their organisations and celebrate the people who make the NHS what it is.
14 July 2026
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Amber Heat-Health Alert issued, 8-12 July
People across Hampshire and Isle of Wight are being urged to take extra care during a further spell of hot weather after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued an Amber Heat-Health Alert for the South-East of England from 9am on Wednesday 8 July until 9pm on Sunday 12 July.
9 July 2026
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Young patient enjoys first Harvey's Lab Tour at St Mary's Hospital
A young patient has become the first to experience a Harvey's Lab Tour at St Mary's Hospital - an interactive programme designed to help children understand the science behind their diagnosis and treatment.
6 July 2026
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Sign up for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity's Fancy Dress Fun Run
Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity is inviting people of all ages to lace up their trainers and take part in its Fancy Dress 3K Fun Run this summer as part of the inaugural Wight Games Festival, which is raising funds for three local charities. The festival is supporting Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity, Mountbatten Isle of Wight, and Independent Arts.
3 July 2026
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Isle of Wight Phlebotomy team gain national accreditation for work on supporting people with learning disabilities
The Phlebotomy team at Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been recognised for its outstanding support for people with learning disabilities after being awarded national accreditation.
1 July 2026
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Supporting older people at higher risk during hot weather
Heat-related illness can affect anyone, and over the past week we have seen a high number of people attending urgent and emergency services in need of care. While anyone can become unwell, the risk of serious illness in high temperatures is greater for older people, babies, young children, and those living with conditions such as diabetes, dementia, and heart disease.
26 June 2026
