1. World Health Day 2019

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  2. Maternal mental health awareness month 2019

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  3. Make May purple

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  4. Mental health awareness week 2019

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  5. Dying matters awareness week

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  6. Learning disability awareness week

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  7. Dementia action week 2019

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  8. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    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.

  9. What do you think about local health services

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    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.

  10. Healthwatch Isle of Wight Board Meeting

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  11. Shackleton Ward, inpatient mental health ward enter and view report

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    This visit was arranged as part of an ongoing mental health work plan. The visit was designed to
    look at experiences of people who spend time as inpatients on local mental health wards
    either voluntarily or under sections of the Mental Health Act.

  12. Substantial quality improvements made following Healthwatch Isle of Wight visit

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    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.

  13. Autism information event

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  14. Isle of Wight NHS Trust Board Meeting

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  15. Isle of Wight NHS Trust Board Meeting

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  16. Isle of Wight NHS Trust Board Meeting

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  17. Isle of Wight NHS Trust Board Meeting

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  18. Isle of Wight NHS Trust Board Meeting

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  19. Healthwatch Isle of Wight Annual Report 2018/19

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    2018-2019 has been no less challenging than previous ones and for the same fundamental reasons of increasing demand and inadequate resources; physical and financial.

  20. Healthwatch Isle of Wight Board Meeting

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  21. What is a Primary Care Network?

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    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.

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

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    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.

  23. Isle of Wight GP Practices

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    Are you looking to register with a GP?
    Below is a list of all the practices on the Isle of Wight

  24. The Accessible Information Standard - what you can expect from services

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    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.

  25. Isle of Wight Care Services Directory 2022

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    If you are looking for help from social services on the Isle of Wight, this directory explores:
    The different types of care services available;
    How to pay for your care;
    Staying independent at home;
    Support for carers.

  26. Surveys

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    Commissioners and service providers need your feedback to understand what is and is not working within the health and care system.
    This collection of surveys provides you with the opportunity to ensure your voice is heard.

  27. Healthwatch Isle of Wight Annual report 2021 - 2022

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    Throughout this very difficult year we have continued listening to the
    experiences of islanders on the full range of health and social care services.

  28. Mental wellbeing: An Island Perspective

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    It has been generally accepted that during the Covid-19 pandemic there has been a gradual increase in the prevalence of mental health conditions, primarily anxiety & depression. The Local Government Association described this as a ‘silent pandemic'.

  29. Waiting for Hospital Care

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    How people feel about waiting to access hospital care: Findings from a patient survey.