We are facing extraordinary times due to the outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19) and it’s important that we all heed the advice to stay safe at home. This is a crucial step we can all take to help limit the spread of the virus and keep healthy and well.
Sadly we’re already hearing of scams arising based on the coronavirus, targeting isolating elderly people. In particular, there have been instances of individuals trying to gain access to people’s homes by claiming to have come to swab test them for the virus.
As part of our regular review of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum (HIOW LRF) has now declared the Coronavirus outbreak a major incident.
We have created a new page where you can find the latest information and updates on Coronavirus.
Island of Wight residents are being encouraged to buy medication for minor health concerns directly from a local pharmacy or supermarket rather than seek a prescription first.
While many people begin to wind down and look forward to lots of food and drink, time with friends and family, and exchanging gifts, for others the festive period can be quite a lonely time.
The festive season is already upon us and it’s important to order your repeat prescriptions in time for the holidays.
The Outpatients Department in St Mary’s Hospital is on the move.
All GP practices on the island are fully linked up with the NHS App giving patients the ability to access a range of primary care services.
Every year the NHS offers free flu vaccines to anyone who might be particularly vulnerable to catching the flu, but did you know that you can also pop down to most local pharmacies and pick one up for around £10, even if you’re not in a vulnerable group?
Find out more about the transformation taking place in community mental health services by coming along to an open day.
The NHS in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is holding a series of events across the county, to discuss plans for the future of health and care.
A date for a drop-in session for patients to ask questions about Beech Grove Surgery has been announced by NHS Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group.
NHS Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has received formal notification that the GPs at Brading’s only practice are to hand back their contract to provide primary care services in the town and the branch surgery at Lake.
The first merger of GP practices on the Isle of Wight took place as planned today (Tuesday October 1).
Dealing with mental health challenges can be a very personal thing to tackle however it always helps to have support from those who have lived through a similar experience.
People are invited to hear about improvements to the urgent care provided by the NHS as part of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of Clinical Commissioning Groups board meeting in Fareham next week.
Supporting people to live healthy, independent lives is at the heart of an ambitious three-year plan to improve health and care on the Island.
The organisation that plans and buys NHS health services on the island has welcomed a new permanent Managing Director.
There have been changes to the previously announced pharmacy opening times for this bank holiday Monday (August 26).
The August bank holiday weekend is nearly here which could spell three days of visiting family, having a go at some DIY or going out an about in the local area.
NHS leaders on the Isle of Wight have welcomed a £48million funding boost which will pay for building and IT improvements.
Two more Isle of Wight GP practices are set to merge next year.
Two island GP practices are using a pioneering new app that speeds up how quickly a skin problem can be seen by a specialist and give a patient a diagnosis.
A drop-in service for people who need support during a mental health crisis is set to have a new home and new phone number.
With temperatures set to soar over the next few days plenty of people will have plans to head to the seafront, have a barbecue, go to a park or just soak up the sun at home.
UPDATE 20/06/2019 - The phone lines are now fixed
There are currently issues with the CCG telephone lines (BT is working on this via the IOW NHS Trust) when dialling a direct number, whereby the person making the call gets the engaged tone, you can still get through to the Isle of Wight CCG, but you need to dial 01983 822099, use option 1 and enter the relevant extension number (use the last 4 digits if it is shown as a direct dial i.e. 53xxxx or 55xxxx).
The main reception number is advertised as 01983 552064 (as this is a direct dial number, you get the engaged tone) if you dial 01983 822099 ext 2064 you can get through.
The families of children awaiting an autism assessment are being invited to update sessions to find out more about the service and help shape its future.
The NHS is looking to improve wheelchair services on the Isle of Wight – and there is still time for service users to help us to do that.
Isle of Wight GP practices are set join forces in two separate mergers to ensure the long-term sustainability of services for their patients.
A message about the future of primary care by Jane Cole, Managing Director (Interim), NHS Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group.
The NHS Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is committed to ensuring the right care is delivered at the right time, in the right place, by the right people.
As we finally emerge from our winter cocoons and move into spring and summer, many of us can experience symptoms such as a runny nose and itchy eyes.
The Easter bank holiday is just around the corner and people are being urged to consider if they have enough medicine to last.
