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23 June 2026
Heatwave health advice to help people stay safe and well in the hot weather. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued red Heat-Health Alerts for London and the South East, alongside amber Extreme Heat Warnings, as temperatures are forecast to rise into the high 30s and could approach 40°C in some areas later this week.
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18 June 2026
The Friends of St Mary's Hospital is marking the end of an era as Lesley Myland steps down as Chair after 12 years of dedicated service and leadership.
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22 May 2026
Isle of Wight NHS Trust is urging people to take precautions and stay well during the current hot weather, with temperatures forecast to reach highs of 30C over the coming days.
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19 May 2026
The Pathology LIMS Project Teams at Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have won Digital Transformation of the Year at this year’s South East Digital Skills Development Network (SDN) Awards.
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13 May 2026
Our MRI Team is celebrating achieving the Level 1 Learning Disability Friendly Standards accreditation, recognising the team’s commitment to delivering more accessible, inclusive and person-centred care for people with learning disabilities.
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1 May 2026
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester has officially opened Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Community Diagnostic Centre during a visit to the island on Friday, 1 May.
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27 April 2026
Patients and visitors with non-visible disabilities are being supported through the launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme.
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