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29 May 2025
Isle of Wight Ambulance Service (IWAS) hosted Helen Vine, Assistant Director from the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) to see some of the fantastic work taking place by our teams and hear more about the unique challenges faced by operating on an Island.
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27 May 2025
Since opening its doors six months ago, staff working in our Outpatient and Community Diagnostic Centre at St Mary’s Hospital have delivered almost 55,000 appointments and tests to support improved diagnostic care for islanders - that's 420 patients a day!
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21 May 2025
People with urgent but non-life-threatening medical needs are encouraged to use NHS 111 online to get quick advice
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16 May 2025
Isle of Wight NHS Trust is piloting a new service to support patients experiencing postmenopausal bleeding following Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The service offers faster, more efficient testing with the aim of reducing unnecessary invasive procedures.
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14 May 2025
Last week, huge crowds gathered in London to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day and amongst those participating in the day’s events was a paramedic from Isle of Wight Ambulance Service.
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12 May 2025
This International Nurses Day, we are proud to celebrate the incredible dedication, skill, and compassion of all nursing colleagues.
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8 May 2025
We will be welcoming Op Courage to St Mary’s Hospital during Mental Health Awareness Week, to lend a supportive ear for the island’s Armed Forces and veteran community.
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2 May 2025
Two paramedics at the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are sharing their personal weight loss stories to inspire others to prioritise their mental and physical wellbeing.
Important information
Our services remain very busy.
You can help by:
- Only using our Emergency Department or call 999 for life threatening injuries or illnesses
- Collecting family and friends from hospital as soon as they are ready to be discharged to free up beds for those who need them
- Support friends, family and neighbours with shopping and collecting prescriptions if needed
- Only call 999 in the event of a life-threatening illness or injury
- Visit NHS 111 online or call NHS 111 for heath advice, or contact your local pharmacist or GP.
For general information, visit our patients and visitors page.
Thank you for your continued support.
