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22 August 2025
Islanders and visitors are being encouraged to Know Where to Go for medical help and advice this August bank holiday weekend to ensure they receive the right care and help ease pressure on emergency services.
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21 August 2025
Our next Annual General meeting will be held on Wednesday 10 September in the Main Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, St Mary’s Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG.
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6 August 2025
The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service is delighted to share that it is the first ambulance service in the UK to achieve 100% of their registered defibrillators confirmed as ‘emergency ready’, and that the devices have all been checked within the past three months.
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24 July 2025
The British Medical Association has announced that industrial action by resident doctors (formally known as junior doctors) will take place across England for five days from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July.
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11 July 2025
Isle of Wight Ambulance Service (IWAS) and South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) have partnered with the GoodSAM Responder app, to decrease the response time to life-threatening cardiac arrest calls
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7 July 2025
On 7 July 2005, Phil Nation, now a Paramedic for Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, was a few hours into his shift with the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) unit in London when they received an alert to attend what was reported to be multiple explosions in the city.
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30 June 2025
Isle of Wight NHS Trust has published its Quality Account for 2024/2025.
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25 June 2025
Isle of Wight NHS Trust is proud to announce long-serving nurse Kris Warner has become the organisation’s 10th staff member to join the Army Reserves, marking a proud milestone for the trust and reinforcing its continued support for reservist colleagues.
Choose the right NHS service for your needs
Our urgent and emergency care services are currently very busy.
The Emergency Department (ED) is for serious and life-threatening conditions. We prioritise patients based on clinical need, meaning those who are most seriously ill or injured will be treated first.
If you have a serious or life-threatening emergency, please attend the ED or call 999. If your condition is not urgent, you may face a lengthy wait.
Choosing the right NHS service can help you get the care you need more quickly and ensures our emergency teams 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
