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Report -
Healthwatch Isle of Wight launched 'Bringing it together' in 2013. This report looks at Mental Health support for local Children and Young people on the Isle of Wight. -
Report -
In June 2015 Healthwatch Isle of Wight held an engagement event jointly with the Isle of Wight Recovery Partnership. -
News -
When Community Mental Health was identified as a Healthwatch Isle of Wight workplan topic, targeted engagement work began. This took place, to find out more about people's experience of mental health services. -
Response -
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. -
Report -
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. -
News -
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. -
Advice and Information -
Are you worried about self-harm in a child or young person? The Isle of Wight Council have created a resource to highlight the support services that are available. -
Advice and Information -
It can be difficult to admit even to yourself that your child's behaviour might be abusive. If you do have concerns the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner have created this resource to help you find the support you need. -
Report -
In 2019, a number of people who had been affected by suicide,
contacted Healthwatch Isle of Wight. We spoke to people who had
attempted to take their own life and their families and also to the families of people who had taken their own life. -
News -
An Island-wide 'listening tour' gets underway this month encouraging people to talk about their mental health and wellbeing during the past 18 months. -
Report -
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'. -
Report -
This report sought to find out whether the challenge of meeting the needs of carers is being met on the Isle of Wight and to understand more about the experiences of carers and how their role impacts on lives on a day to day basis. -
Report -
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. -
News -
Healthwatch Isle of Wight have been working with Carers IW to identify and improve the support that is offered to unpaid carers on the Isle of Wight. This was a priority area chosen by the public during a prioritisation consultation. -
Advice and Information -
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.
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Advice and Information -
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.
Psease see the toolkit below for information you may find useful as an unpaid carer.