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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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
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Heatwave health advice, stay safe and well in the hot weather
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.
23 June 2026
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Hospital staff honoured at annual awards ceremony for their outstanding care and commitment to healthcare
22 June 2026
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Friends of St Mary's Chair steps down after 12 years of dedicated service
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.
18 June 2026
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Isle of Wight Ambulance Service is regional champion at first NHS Excellence Awards
28 May 2026
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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
