Stay well this winter – free Health and Wellbeing Clinics across the island

Publish date: 6 January 2026

Island residents are invited to take a step towards better health this January by attending a free Health and Wellbeing Clinic at a community venue near them.

Delivered in partnership with local GP practices, the Vaccination Centre at St Mary’s Hospital is hosting a series of free health and wellbeing clinics for the island community.

At each clinic, you can have a mini health check and access expert advice on a wide range of topics, including weight management, stopping smoking, diabetes, stress management, and more. The team can also refer you onwards for Tier Two weight management and smoking cessation services. If you’re eligible, you can also receive your flu and/or COVID vaccination if you haven’t already had it.

Sue Lightfoot, Clinical Lead at St Mary’s Vaccination Centre, said:
"These local clinics mean you don’t have to travel far to get trusted advice and support. Attending could also help catch small issues early, before they become more serious. If you are eligible, receiving your flu and COVID vaccinations can help protect you against becoming seriously unwell this winter."

Flu vaccinations are available for those aged 65 and over, in a clinical risk group, or who have close contact with someone with a weakened immune system. The winter COVID vaccination dose is available for people aged 75 and over, or those with severe immunosuppression.

Experienced nurses will be on hand to answer questions, provide guidance, and connect you with additional support where needed.

No appointment is necessary, simply drop in and meet our friendly team, ready to help you stay healthy and well this winter.

Parklands Alzheimer Café	Tuesday 6 January 9:30am to 3:30pm	Park Road Cowes, PO31 7LZ
Ryde Library	Wednesday 07 January 11am to 3:30pm	George Street, Ryde, PO33 2JE
Newport PAN Together	Thursday 08 January 9:30am to 2:30pm	Downside Community Centre, Furrlongs, Newport, PO30 2AX
Ventnor Exchange	Monday 12 January 10:30am to 4pm	11 Church Street Ventnor, PO38 1SW
Department	Tuesday 13 January 9:30am to 2:30pm	29-30 Cross Street Ryde, PO33 2AA
Isle of Wight Foodbank	Thursday 15 January 9:30am to 3:30pm	Love Lane Cowes, PO31 7ET
Shanklin & Sandown Rugby Football Club (RFC)	Thursday 15 January 9:30am to 1:30pm	The Fairway Ground Station Approach Sandown, PO36 9ES
Health & Wellbeing Centre Café	Tuesday 20 January 9:30am to 1:30pm	62 High St, Newport, PO30 1BA
East Cowes Library	Thursday 22 January 9:30am to 1pm	York Avenue East Cowes, PO32 6RU
Freshwater Community Centre	Tuesday 27 January 10:30am to 3pm	Moa Place, Freshwater, PO40 9XH
The Royal British Legion Club	Wednesday 28 January 9:30am to 2:30pm	2 Collingwood Rd Shanklin, PO37 7LN
The Apex, St Faith's Church	Thursday 29 January 10am to 3pm	St Faith's Rd, Cowes, PO31 7HH