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Healthwatch Isle of Wight response to government announcement of £48m to redesign acute services for Isle of Wight residents

We are delighted that the government has announced that the IOW NHS Trust will be receiving £48m to improve acute services. We know that Island residents value local services and want to be treated here on the Island.

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Substantial quality improvements made following Healthwatch Isle of Wight visit

In January 2019, our enter and view authorised representatives visited all inpatient mental health wards at the IOW NHS Trust as part of our focused work on mental health.

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What do you think about local health services

The Care Quality Commission, in partnership with Healthwatch Isle of Wight are holding a focus group on Wednesday 22nd May at 11am at the Riverside Centre, Newport.

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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?

27 November 2018

Healthwatch Isle of Wight event attracts national interest

Our Empowering Engagement event that we hosted in March is the first of its kind on the Island.

Isle of Wight film to be shown ar Royal Society of Medicine Conference

An Isle of Wight film produced by Utility Films and Healthwatch Isle of Wight in collaboration with people with a learning disability will be presented at the Royal Society of Medicine Conference on the 20th November.

15 November 2017

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Childrens Diagnosis of Autism

We have been contacted by numerous people with concerns about the future of Childrens Autism diagnostic services.

28 September 2017

Healthwatch Isle of Wight revists IW NHS Trust complaints Procedures

Back in 2015 we found that complaints procedures at the IW NHS Trust needed large scale improvements. This mirrored the findings of the Care Quality Commission in 2014.

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Healthwatch Isle of Wight win 2 national awards

Nominated against tough competition from across England in the 'Engagement in Service Improvement' category, we came out top for our work improving the quality of care in local nursing and residential care homes.

Healthwatch Isle of Wight Response to IW NHS Trust inadequate CQC Rating

The Care Quality Commission has today published the results of their inspection of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust in November 2016. The trust has been rated as Inadequate overall.

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Quality of care at home services is not consistent

Care at home services are an essential part of ensuring people can live safe and independent lives in their own home.

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Healthwatch Isle of Wight GP appointments report findings: distinguishing fact from fiction

Over the past 18 months Healthwatch Isle of Wight has received increasing amounts of feedback relating to long waiting times and difficulties in accessing GP appointments.

11 January 2017