1. Cancer services for Isle of Wight Residents: Experiences of Patients and Families 2016

    Report -

    Healthwatch Isle of Wight carried out a survey about the experiences of people who had used cancer services over the previous two years. The survey took place in December 2015 and 220 people participated.

  2. Care at Home Report 2017

    Report -

    Care at home became part of Healthwatch Isle of Wight's workplan for 2016/17 after a review of feedback received and a period of public engagement.

  3. Cancer Services for Isle of Wight Residents: Co-ordination, Travel and Urgent Assistance

    Report -

    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.

  4. Living with Dementia: Experiences of People with Dementia, Families and Unpaid Carers Report 2018

    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.

  5. What are people's experiences of cancer services?

    News -

    Our new report on cancer services highlights issues with travel, support and coordination alongside praise

  6. Quality of care at home services is not consistent

    News -

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

  7. Isle of Wight Care Services Directory 2022

    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.

  8. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

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

    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.

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

    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.