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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.

Our Trust has successfully been re-accredited as NHS Veteran Aware in recognition of our ongoing commitment to support the local armed forces community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.