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New Ultrasound Scanner for Island Respiratory Patients
Patients requiring assessment and diagnosis for various lung problems will benefit thanks to the fundraising efforts of the IW Breathe Easy Group and their 2012 Challenge.
Island NHS Trust Will Review Mid-Staffs Public Inquiry Report
Commenting on the publication of the Report of the Mid-Staffordshire Public Inquiry, Dr Mark Pugh, Executive Medical Director at Isle of Wight NHS Trust said:
More Car Parking Spaces At St Mary’s Hospital
Easier parking at St. Mary’s Hospital is on the horizon as Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been successful in obtaining consent for additional car parking spaces for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff.
Second Phase Deadline Of NHS Continuing Healthcare
The second phase of this time frame has now begun and people who believe they should have an assessment of eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding for the period 1st April 2011 – 31st March 2012 have until 31st March 2013 to apply to the Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group.
‘Be Food Smart’ For 2013
Change4Life are using live action for the first time to highlight the amount of fat and sugar contained in some foods.
Isle of Wight NHS Urges Public To Choose Well This Winter
The Island’s NHS is joining other Trusts across the country in appealing to the public not to go to Emergency Departments this winter unless they genuinely have a very serious or life threatening health problem.
Do You Know The Facts About HIV?
If you’ve never had an HIV test, or you think you may have been put at risk then the advice from the Island’s NHS is to have a test now and don’t delay.
Stoptober Challenge For Isle of Wight’s Smokers
During October, smokers on the Island are being encouraged to take part in the first ever mass quit attempt launched by the Department of Health – Stoptober – a national 28 day challenge that will see people from all over the country stop smoking for the month of October.
