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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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
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Book your spring COVID-19 vaccinations at St Mary’s Vaccination Hub
St Mary’s Vaccination Hub is getting ready to open it doors to the public on Tuesday 1 April as the COVID-19 spring vaccination programme begins.
28 March 2025
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Island paramedic recognised with national ambulance award
Hannah Harrison, a Specialist Paramedic at Isle of Wight Ambulance Service (IWAS) has received a national award from the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) for her exceptional leadership and drive to improve learning and awareness of the urgent care specialist paramedic team.
28 March 2025
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Born in 1989 or 1990? Are we trying to find you?
Participants of the Isle of Wight birth cohort research study are invited to come forward for their next follow up. Participants who attend their follow up before 31 May 2025, will be entered in to a draw to win a cash prize!
26 March 2025
