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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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
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International Nurses Day: shining a light on our incredible nurses on the island
This International Nurses Day, we are proud to celebrate the incredible dedication, skill, and compassion of all nursing colleagues.
12 May 2025
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Armed Forces and veteran community invited to get support this Mental Health Awareness Week
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.
8 May 2025
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Paramedics show that wellbeing matters through life-changing weight loss journeys
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.
2 May 2025
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust secures more than £70k of national funding towards improving solar power energy on the St Mary’s Hospital site
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced a package of £100 million from Great British Energy for the NHS to install solar power and battery storage solutions to help reduce energy bills.
28 April 2025
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Health & Wellbeing checks coming to a community venue near you!
Throughout May and June, you will be able to visit a community venue near you for a general health and wellbeing check and to receive your spring COVID-19 vaccination.
25 April 2025
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WellChild launches new mobile training resource
Support and training for families whose children have complex medical needs
23 April 2025
