NHS call for un-needed crutches

Mon, 17 June 2013 11:18AM - The Isle of Wight's NHS is calling on Islanders to return any un-needed walking aids. Read More »

By Chris Browning

Appeal to make homes and cars smoke free

Thu, 13 June 2013 1:38PM - Health experts have urged Island residents to make their homes and cars smoke free. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Ambulance called after elderly woman's fall sent to West Cowes instead of East Cowes

Tue, 11 June 2013 1:53PM - An Isle of Wight resident, who alerted the emergency services to an elderly woman who had fallen and hit her head, is questioning why his 999 call was taken by a mainland ambulance service, who sent the crew to West Cowes instead of East Cowes. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Island's MP welcomes new rules for onshore wind farms

Thu, 06 June 2013 9:38AM - New rules which will give communities more power to block the building of onshore wind farms are being welcomed by the Isle of Wight's MP. Read More »

By Emma Philo

NHS Isle Of Wight Prison Healthcare Staff And Contract Transfer To Care UK

Wed, 05 June 2013 10:26AM - Independent healthcare provider Care UK is now running offender health services at HMP Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Eurovia reaffirms intention to build asphalt plant at Medina Wharf

Tue, 04 June 2013 12:13PM - Eurovia has reaffirmed its intention to build a controversial asphalt plant at Medina Wharf in a letter to the Island's MP. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Ryde unit for severe dementia patients to be relocated

Thu, 30 May 2013 1:50PM - A unit for patients with severe dementia in Ryde is to be relocated after being deemed no longer fit for purpose, according to the Isle of Wight's NHS Trust. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Pier to Pier swim organisers appeal for help

Tue, 28 May 2013 1:39PM - Organisers of a popular swimming challenge, which has grown in numbers in recent years, are appealing for help to make this year's the biggest yet. Read More »

By Emma Philo

New charity aims to support mental health service users on the Isle of Wight

Fri, 24 May 2013 7:54AM - Helping to support mental health service users is the aim of a newly established charity on the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Hospital helipad in full flight

Thu, 23 May 2013 9:30AM - The new helipad at St Mary's Hospital is now operational. Read More »

By Matt White

Bank holiday healthcare advice issued

Wed, 22 May 2013 4:39PM - The Island's NHS Trust has advised residents about making healthcare arrangements ahead of the bank holiday weekend. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Bucketful of awards for Isle of Wight beaches

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:01AM - The Isle of Wight's beaches have won the highest number of awards in the country from the Keep Britain Tidy Group. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Measles vaccine letters sent to Isle of Wight parents

Mon, 20 May 2013 5:07PM - Parents on the Isle of Wight are being sent letters to remind them about the importance of the measles vaccine. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Lottie to see her new space for the first time

Sat, 18 May 2013 8:07AM - Niton youngster Lottie Rann will get the first look at her new space on Saturday, having spent months in a mainland children's rehabilitation unit. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Mother raises awareness of brain injury charity during week of action

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:37PM - An Isle of Wight mother, whose son was given just a five per cent chance of surviving a serious brain injury, is hoping to help improve care for brain injured people on the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Emma Philo

"Brilliant News": Island Mum Reacts To Plans To Place Defibrillators In Schools

Fri, 10 May 2013 2:45PM - Secondary schools urged to contact Island's NHS and primary schools can also apply. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Less than a week left to enter Cancer Research UK's Race for Life

Fri, 10 May 2013 9:20AM - There is less than one week left to enter Cancer Research UK's Race for Life at Medina Leisure Centre. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Prescription changes for hospital patients

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:32AM - The way prescriptions are issued to hospital patients has changed. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Health care in police custody needs improvements: HM Inspectors

UPDATE: 07 May 13 15:37

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:07AM - The medical room at Newport's custody suite is not fit for purpose, according to the Chief Inspector of Prisons and HM Inspector of Constabulary. Read More »

By Emma Philo

"Revolutionary" new therapy for Isle of Wight back pain sufferers

Fri, 03 May 2013 7:02AM - People suffering from back pain on the Isle of Wight could benefit from a "revolutionary" new approach to their care. Read More »

By Emma Philo

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