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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Stay safe in the bank holiday heat
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.
22 May 2026
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LIMS Project Team Wins Digital Transformation of the Year at South East Digital SDN Awards 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.
19 May 2026
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MRI team recognised for delivering high-quality care to people with learning disabilities
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.
13 May 2026
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The Duchess of Gloucester officially opens Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Community Diagnostic Centre
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.
1 May 2026
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Sunflower scheme launches to support people with hidden disabilities
Patients and visitors with non-visible disabilities are being supported through the launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme.
27 April 2026
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Emergency Department sees busiest day of the year so far
On Monday (20 April 2026), the Emergency Department at Isle of Wight NHS Trust, saw 255 patients attend for care – one of the highest numbers our teams have ever seen.
22 April 2026
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Vote for your healthcare hero in this year’s People’s Choice Award
Our staff have been recognised through an award that gives patients and families the chance to say thank you.
16 April 2026
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Drop in for your spring COVID-19 vaccination and free health check near you
Working in partnership with primary care, the Vaccination Centre at St Mary’s Hospital is delivering a series of convenient drop-in clinics in community venues across the Island, offering mini health and wellbeing checks alongside spring COVID-19 vaccinations.
7 April 2026
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Resident doctor national industrial action: 7-13 April 2026
Industrial action by resident doctors is planned to take place across England from 7am on Tuesday 7 April 2026 until 7am on Monday 13 April 2026.
2 April 2026
