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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From Trauma Coordinator to Army Reservist
Isle of Wight NHS Trust is proud to announce long-serving nurse Kris Warner has become the organisation’s 10th staff member to join the Army Reserves, marking a proud milestone for the trust and reinforcing its continued support for reservist colleagues.
25 June 2025
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Isle of Wight Ambulance Service starts recruiting into important study looking at best practice care for patients with suspected spinal injury
Earlier this month, Isle of Wight Ambulance Service (IWAS) began recruiting patients for the Spinal Immobilisation Study (SIS), a multi-site randomised clinical trial that aims to recruit over 2000 patients nationally.
25 June 2025
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Stay festival safe and well during the hot summer weather
Temperatures are set to reach highs of 25 degrees across the Isle of Wight over the next few days as the population is also set to increase with the Isle of Wight Festival taking place from 19 to 22 June.
18 June 2025
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Major cyber security upgrade to boost patient and network safety
In a major leap forward for healthcare cyber security, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) has successfully completed the implementation of an advanced management system designed to protect critical Internet of Things (IoT), Operational Technology (OT) and medical devices connected to hospital networks.
12 June 2025
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National body recognises hard work and dedication of Isle of Wight Ambulance Service teams
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.
29 May 2025
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Island’s Outpatient and Community Diagnostic Centre sees the equivalent of 38% of the local population since opening its doors
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!
27 May 2025
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NHS 111 online and local pharmacies can help you get the right care
People with urgent but non-life-threatening medical needs are encouraged to use NHS 111 online to get quick advice
21 May 2025
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New service to support patients with postmenopausal bleeding on HRT launched
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.
16 May 2025
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Isle of Wight paramedic represents the ambulance service at national VE Day commemorations
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.
14 May 2025
