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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
24 December 2018
Advice and Information
Living with Dementia: Experiences of People with Dementia, Families and Unpaid Carers Report 2018
In October 2017 Healthwatch Isle of Wight staff and volunteers visited ten dementia-focussed community groups across the Island, including all the Alzheimer cafes. People were informed of discussion sessions to be held and were invited to take part.
18 December 2018
Report
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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
News
Report on Primary Care Survey 2018
In 2017 the IW Clinical Commissioning Group asked Healthwatch Isle of Wight to carry out a survey and engage with the public to find out what local people want and need regarding primary care.
18 November 2018
Report
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Cancer Services for Isle of Wight Residents: Co-ordination, Travel and Urgent Assistance
In 2016/17 cancer services were again identified by Healthwatch Isle of Wight as a topic for special attention. In mid-2017 people were invited to take part in a survey if they had used cancer services since January 2016.
30 July 2018
Report
Healthwatch Isle of Wight Annual Report 2017/18
This year Healthwatch Isle of Wight's 'Mate Crime' film was presented at the Royal College of Medicine Conference in November 2017 and has been viewed over 1000 times.
30 June 2018
Report
Mouth wash and rinse sink
Dentistry Services on the Isle of Wight 2018
The topic of dentistry was supplementary to Healthwatch Isle of Wight's workplan for 2017, undertaken due to a consistently high volume of feedback relating to dentistry services.
1 June 2018
Report
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.
23 April 2018
News
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Accident and Emergency Department Report 2017
Following the public consultation to determine Healthwatch Isle of Wight's workplan priorities, feedback received relating to the IW NHS Trust Accident and Emergency Department was analysed, four key themes were identified and a survey was undertaken
19 December 2017
Report
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
News
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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
News
Elderly woman smiling face on to the camera
What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017
Advice and Information