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Major Event to Reveal Islanders’ Experiences of Cancer Care and Shape Future Services
The experiences of more than 200 Islanders affected by cancer will be revealed publicly for the first time next month, as Healthwatch Isle of Wight hosts a major event aimed at driving improvements to local cancer services.
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Have your say on accessing your GP practice
We’d like to understand your experience of contacting and using your GP practice since changes to the new NHS GP contract came into effect on 1 October 2025.
Your answers will help identify what’s working well and where improvements are…
Your answers will help identify what’s working well and where improvements are…
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Community Audiology (hearing loss) services - short survey
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight would like to understand your experiences and views on how we can improve our services.
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Healthwatch Isle of Wight Annual Prioritisation Survey 2025
Every year, Healthwatch Isle of Wight looks at a small number of health and social care services/topics in depth, highlighting people’s experiences of this service, looking at what is working well and what needs to be improved.
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Share your experience of accessing support from your GP practice
Healthwatch Isle of Wight is reaching out to Island communities to hear from people directly about their experiences of accessing primary care and would particularly like to hear about people’s recent experiences after June this year.
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GP Practices working together to offer more appointments
Do you need to see a healthcare professional but struggle to attend during the day?
Thanks to a government-led initiative in September 2017, a range of routine primary care appointments are now available most evenings during the week…
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Local voices needed to shape cancer services on the Isle of Wight
Healthwatch Isle of Wight has launched a new public engagement project in partnership with Wessex Cancer Alliance, to better understand the…
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Understanding Accessibility and Medical Travel Support with Red Funnel
Healthwatch Isle of Wight recently undertook a familiarisation visit with Red Funnel, travelling on the Red Jet and returning on the East Cowes car…
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Healthwatch Isle of Wight on Board with Wightlink
Our team recently went on a familiarisation trip aboard the St Clare ferry with Wightlink’s Sara Howden (Head of Customer Experience) and Sam…
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Latest reports and publication
Unpaid Carers Focus Group: March 2026
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is currently undertaking a project to better understand the relationship between women’s health and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
The project aims to explore women’s experiences of preventing, identifying and managing heart-related conditions, identify gaps in support, and inform recommendations to improve services.
The project aims to explore women’s experiences of preventing, identifying and managing heart-related conditions, identify gaps in support, and inform recommendations to improve services.
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Trauma informed learning event - June 2025
Healthwatch Isle of Wight convened a collaborative learning event following a serious incident involving multiple Island services, including the Police, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Hampshire & IOW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the IOW NHS Trust Ambulance Service, and the Isle of Wight Council. The incident resulted in inadequate care and treatment for a person living with dementia.
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