Health campaigners on the Isle of Wight have welcomed the announcement of new plans to stop the promotion of smoking to young people. This will mean removing cigarette displays in shops and preventing underage access to vending machines…

A survey of 1,241 Islanders in June and August 2008 has found that 63 per cent of Islanders would speak highly of their local NHS. This is 22 points up on the same survey conducted between January and March 2008 and well ahead of other areas in the south…

With the party season in full swing and the mulled wine flowing, health campaigners on the Isle of Wight are encouraging Christmas partygoers to enjoy their night, but make sure they know how much they’re drinking…

Today, the Isle of Wight College theme on World Aids Day will be ‘Tell your Parents about WAD.’ In the Foyer from 11-2pm, Jim Edwards, Kate Suitor and Linda Waterhouse will be, giving out red ribbons, condoms and leaflets to members of staff and students…

Today, (16th October) Isle of Wight health services have been given a positive review by the Healthcare Commission. The annual Healthcheck published by the independent watchdog awarded ratings of fair for quality of services and good for use of resources…