Two forward-thinking Isle of Wight GP practices have joined forces to improve patient services, including the launch of a new minor illness service to help meet demand for more same-day appointments.
The Agenda and Papers for the Isle of Wight CCG Governing Body Meeting to be held in public on Thursday 01 November 2018 commencing at 10:30hrs at East Cowes Town Hall, York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6RU are now available to download below:
People who have a learning disability can be more susceptible to the effects of flu and at increased risk of developing complications such as bronchitis or pneumonia.
Come and support the Show Cancer the Red Card event which has been organised by the Wessex Cancer Alliance.
More than eight out of every ten patients questioned rated as good their experience of their GP practice on the Isle of Wight.
The organisation that plans and buys NHS health services on the island is welcoming a new interim managing director.
Figures released by NHS England show that 20,000 people every day are now getting urgent health advice from a doctor, nurse, paramedic or other clinical professional over the phone.
The bank holiday weekend is nearly here. For most people that means extra time off work, but do you know where you can find a local pharmacy which is open over the long weekend?
We will improve, and we will involve local people more – that is the commitment of the organisation which plans and funds NHS services on the Island.
The Agenda and Papers for the Governing Body Meeting to be held in public on Thursday 19 July 2018 commencing at 10:30hrs at The Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QR
are now available to download below:
The CCG Annual General Meeting Public meeting will be taking place on:
Thursday 19 July 2018, commencing at 17:30hrs at Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 2QR
The agenda and papers for the meeting can be viewed on www.isleofwightccg.nhs.uk from the Wednesday prior to the meeting or can be requested by e-mailing rebecca.berryman@iow.nhs.uk or by telephoning 01983 534862
Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960
Members of the Public and Press are entitled to attend these meetings although the CCG Governing Body reserves the right to exclude, by Resolution, the Press and Public wherever publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted or for other special reasons, stated in the Resolution.
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A programme to give expectant mothers across the Isle of Wight area a broader choice over their care has now helped more than 3,800 women in Hampshire.
A ‘Question Time’ style event at which members of the public, local politicians, and interest groups will be invited to quiz a panel of local experts will kick-start a programme of events to discuss how acute (hospital based) services could be provided in the future on the Island.
Everyone will experience stress in their lifetime but often it’s how we handle and manage those stresses which can impact our health.
A new plan aimed at helping people with learning disabilities lead fulfilling lives is set to be launched.
People who have repeat prescriptions are being urged: don’t risk running out of medicines over the Easter holiday.
All 16 Isle of Wight GP practices have now gone live with a new scheme which promises a more joined-up approach to healthcare.
You can catch up on the latest developments in maternity services across Hampshire, Dorset, the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth and Southampton.
A call has gone out to hear from Island residents who can play a part in designing better mental health care.
Nearly 1,000 appointments at Isle of Wight GP practices each week may be taken up by people who could have gone to their pharmacy for help or advice.
The Governing Body of NHS Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has today formally accepted the recommendations of the Local Care Board in relation to the future of acute hospital-based services for the Isle of Wight.
A new draft ‘blueprint’ for improving mental health on the island has been published – and residents are being asked for their views on this vision.
We are commissioning a new autism assessment and diagnosis service from the Isle of Wight NHS Trust that complies with the recommendations put forward by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Once this service has been commissioned and staff are recruited, the service will be in contact with you directly. We are currently working to ensure that the new service starts by the end of February 2018.
We are holding an event to discuss our strategy, Living Well With a Learning Disability on the Isle of Wight, on Monday 29th January.
The Living Well with a Learning Disability on the Isle of Wight consultation is currently live.
Island patients are set to benefit from a new scheme which promises a more joined-up approach to healthcare.
The 6th Edition of the Share to Care Newsletter is now available here.
Ambulance, community, hospital and mental health services provided by Isle of Wight NHS Trust have been very busy over the Christmas period. On 23rd, 26th, 30th and 31st December over 200 people a day passed through the Urgent Care Service and Emergency Department at St. Mary’s.
Details of Pharmacy opening times over the Festive Period can be found here
NHS leaders on the Isle of Wight are working together to improve mental health services and would like to hear your views. With our partners and local communities we will become a mentally healthy island.
Announcement from the Autism Research and Diagnostic Centre (ADRC) on the provision of services for the assessment of childhood Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD):
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