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NHS and blue light services join forces to help local armed forces community
Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, Veterans Outreach Support and Isle of Wight Council are coming together to host the first ever Joining Forces Event in support of the island’s armed forces community.
8 August 2024
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Maternity teams across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight awarded accreditation from UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Initiative
Maternity services across Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth (SHIP) are celebrating after being awarded Stage 2 accreditation from UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Initiative.
1 August 2024
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Ryde on-call cardiac arrest responders offer 24 hour response
Working alongside Isle of Wight NHS Trust Ambulance Service, Ryde on-call have now joined Ryde Green Watch and Shanklin on-call team, who already respond to cardiac arrests, unconsciousness and breathing difficulties calls.
1 August 2024
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We need your help as GPs are set to take collective action
Local people are being asked to make sure they are choosing the right service
1 August 2024
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Digital portal for appointment letters is launched
Patients on the Isle of Wight can now receive outpatient appointment letters digitally, thanks to the launch of a new patient engagement portal.
1 August 2024
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Know where to get NHS support for your little ones during the summer holidays
You can help us to help you by choosing the right service when you or your child needs medical help or advice
25 July 2024
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Creating a brighter environment for young people
The Children’s Ward at St Mary’s Hospital has been brought to life with new, vibrant artwork
19 July 2024
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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 being asked to come forward for a follow up
4 July 2024
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We need your help again as junior doctors strike again on Thursday
Please help your local NHS by keeping Emergency Departments free for those who need them most
26 June 2024
Important information
Our services are currently extremely busy and we expect them to remain busy and under increased pressure during the strikes. We will only cancel appointments and procedures where it is necessary, if you aren’t contacted by us to rearrange, please still attend your appointment.
You can help by:
- Only using our Emergency Department or call 999 for life threatening injuries or illnesses
- Collecting family and friends from hospital as soon as they are ready to be discharged to free up beds for those who need them
- Support friends, family and neighbours with shopping and collecting prescriptions if needed
- Only call 999 in the event of a life-threatening illness or injury
- Visit NHS 111 online or call NHS 111 for heath advice, or contact your local pharmacist or GP.
For general information, visit our patients and visitors page.
Thank you for your continued support.
