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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Keep your family winter well with our top tips
We all know how worrying it can be when your child is unwell and with winter bugs such as coughs, colds and flu already circulating there are things you can do to help get you and your family ready to stay well this winter.
12 December 2025
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Introducing the new joint Digital Strategy at IWT and PHU
8 December 2025
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IOW leading the region with Children’s Spirometry Service
A direct pathway is helping to improve the diagnosis and management of asthma and other respiratory conditions in children aged six and above
26 November 2025
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We have been re-accredited as an NHS Veteran Aware organisation
Our Trust has successfully been re-accredited as NHS Veteran Aware in recognition of our ongoing commitment to support the local armed forces community.
26 November 2025
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Resident doctor national industrial action: 14-19 November 2025
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that industrial action by resident doctors will take place across England from 7am on Friday 14 November 2025 until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.
11 November 2025
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Promoting ‘Call 4 Concern’ service in line with Martha’s Rule
We are raising awareness of our Call 4 Concern (C4C) patient safety service, which supports the principles of Martha’s Rule by empowering patients and their loved ones to speak up if they are worried about deterioration.
10 November 2025
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Outstanding and respected senior nurse recognised with prestigious award
Isle of Wight NHS Trust's Quality Matron, Siziwe Turner has been honoured with the Florence Nightingale Foundation DAISY Award at a ceremony in London for her leadership that has transformed the standard and quality of care for patients across the island.
29 October 2025
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Early detection saves lives: Local NHS staff highlight the importance of breast screening this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the importance of early detection, staff from our imaging team at Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and breast care services at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU), are urging people to take up their breast screening invitations and check for any unusual changes as part of their regular self-care routine.
22 October 2025
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Greener Together: Launching our joint Green Plan
We’re proud to share that we’ve launched a joint Green Plan which brings together the sustainability ambitions of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
21 October 2025
