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May bank holiday pharmacy opening times 2025

The second May bank holiday is fast approaching. Please see below for the pharmacy opening times during this period.
7 April 2025

Your right to an NHS dentist

Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.
7 April 2025

Improving Tomorrow’s Health

Your Say on Using NHS Data for Research
31 March 2025
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Pharmacy information page

Looking for a pharmacy on the Isle of Wight?
Not sure where they are located, what times they are open or how to contact them?
8 October 2024

Registering with your GP as an Unpaid Carer: A Toolkit

Do you look after a family member, friend or friend who needs extra help due to an illness, frailty, disability, or mental health issue?
If the answer is yes, you may be considered an unpaid carer.

If your GP knows you are a carer they can provide you with support, advice & information.
You are also entitled to a free flu jab.

Psease see the toolkit below for information you may find useful as an unpaid carer.
15 June 2023
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Wightlink ferry travel discount for NHS appointments

If you need to travel from the Isle of Wight to the mainland for an NHS-funded hospital appointment, you can get 50% off your ferry crossing with Wightlink.

Call 0333 999 7333 to book, quoting 'Wightlink healthcare discount'.

Full information and terms and conditions are available at www.wightlink.co.uk/nhsappointments
9 May 2023

The Accessible Information Standard - what you can expect from services

The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here's some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.
15 March 2022
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Advice for people experiencing adolescent to parent violence

It can be difficult to admit even to yourself that your child's behaviour might be abusive. If you do have concerns the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner have created this resource to help you find the support you need.
14 October 2020
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Managing self-harm in children and young people

Are you worried about self-harm in a child or young person? The Isle of Wight Council have created a resource to highlight the support services that are available.
1 June 2020
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Isle of Wight GP Practices

Are you looking to register with a GP?
Below is a list of all the practices on the Isle of Wight
12 November 2019
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What is a Primary Care Network?

Primary care is changing. You may have heard the term Primary Care Network recently and be unsure what this means. Healthwatch Isle of Wight have created a patient guide to Primary Care Networks to explain what changes this may mean for you.
1 August 2019
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Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
1 April 2019

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