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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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
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Know Where to Go for the right care this Easter
Islanders and visitors are being encouraged to Know Where to Go for medical help and advice this Easter bank holiday weekend to ensure they receive the right care and help ease pressure on emergency services.
14 April 2025
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How was your maternity care? 2025 Maternity Survey
At Isle of Wight NHS Trust we believe in providing the highest quality maternity care for you and your baby. We are excited to announce that, in April, the NHS is launching a major survey on experiences of using maternity services.
4 April 2025
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Isle of Wight Paramedics trained to deliver pioneering research trial
Paramedics at Isle of Wight NHS Trust are now fully trained and ready to participate in the national CRASH-4 clinical trial, a major study investigating the use of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) for patients with mild head injuries.
1 April 2025
