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29 October 2025
Isle of Wight NHS Trust's Quality Matron, Siziwe Turner has been honoured with the Florence Nightingale Foundation DAISY Award at a ceremony in London for her leadership that has transformed the standard and quality of care for patients across the island.
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22 October 2025
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the importance of early detection, staff from our imaging team at Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and breast care services at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU), are urging people to take up their breast screening invitations and check for any unusual changes as part of their regular self-care routine.
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21 October 2025
We’re proud to share that we’ve launched a joint Green Plan which brings together the sustainability ambitions of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
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16 October 2025
Throughout October and November, you will be able to visit a community venue near you for a general health and wellbeing check.
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16 October 2025
Throughout the year, staff and volunteers from Isle of Wight Ambulance Service (IWAS), help people in our local communities learn the potentially life-saving skill of CPR and for this year’s Restart a Heart Day, they are supporting the next generation of lifesavers.
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9 October 2025
Our Endoscopy Unit has been awarded full accreditation from the Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG), a nationally recognised mark of excellence for endoscopy services across the UK.
Do you know where to go for medical help?
Choosing the right NHS service can help you get the care you need more quickly and ensure emergency services are available for those who need them most.
Local pharmacy
Pharmacists can provide expert advice and treatment for many common conditions, including coughs, colds, sore throats, earache, minor skin problems and more.
NHS 111 online
Get advice for a wide range of health concerns and be directed to the most appropriate service. Visit NHS 111 online
Urgent Treatment Centre
For urgent medical issues that need attention quickly but are not life-threatening, including minor injuries and illnesses.
Healthier Together
Find trusted advice and guidance for children, young people and pregnancy-related concerns, helping you decide what care is needed and when. Visit Healthier Together
For further advice, visit our Know Where To Go webpage
