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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. -
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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. -
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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
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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 -
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Completing our surveys is your chance to ensure your voice is heard -
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Every year, Healthwatch Isle of Wight looks at five 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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The rising cost of living is an issue that is likely to dominate the national policy debates for the next 18 months. We want to help decision-makers understand the impact on people's physical and mental health. We know that rising costs have a direct effect on people's wellbeing and would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on this. -
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The health and social care landscape has changed a lot in ten years, but thanks to you taking the time to share your story with Healthwatch Isle of Wight, we've been able to champion your voice to help improve care. -
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Like many organisations, general practice needed to adapt quickly as our country went into lockdown and respond to new ways of working such as offering video and telephone consultations. Some people have told us that these new ways of accessing GP services have
worked well for them, allowing them to save time and get the help they need, quickly. But for others it’s been more difficult, time consuming and frustrating trying to access support when they need it. -
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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 -
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The Lloyds pharmacy located in the Sainsbury supermarket in Newport is closing.
Originally the closure was planned for the 25th July 2023. However, this has changed and the new closure date is 13th June 2023.
Please remember to make alternative provisions for any prescriptions you may need in plenty of time. -
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This morning (Monday 22nd May 2023) Healthwatch Isle of Wight contacted the IOW NHS Trust following concerns raised by people about the future of Wellow ward.
We were told that the ward will not be closing, it will be moved temporarily to another area of the hospital, but the same number of beds will be provided for people needing end of life care. There will still be a separate room available for family members to use.
The services provided by staff on the ward are recognised and valued by the Trust and they will be announcing the new home for Wellow ward within St Mary hospital, within the coming weeks.
We will be working closely with the Trust on this and will share any updates as and when we receive them. -
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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.
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Every year we ask people on the Isle of Wight to complete our prioritisation survey, the top three services/topics chosen by the public then become our priorities for the forthcoming year.
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The last year has been difficult for everyone, including the providers of health and social care services, as the process of recovery after COVID developed. -
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Travelling to and from medical appointments, both on and off Island can be stressful and costly. Below are a few schemes available that may be of help. -
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Public health and care champion Healthwatch Isle of Wight has a new name at the helm after eight years of dedicated service draws to a close for its former chairman.
Bob Pitts, currently a Non-Executive Director at Healthwatch Isle of Wight has taken over the role of chairman from Chris Orchin who has held the post since 2015.