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Not ALL Isle Of Wight Carers Will Get Wight Gift Cards, Says Council

Non-CQC registered carers on the Isle of Wight are NOT eligible to receive a £250 Wight Gift Card, the council has confirmed.

The initiative was launched by the local authority as a way to thank carers for their "dedication and commitment during the pandemic".

More than 3,400 carers on the Island qualify for the gesture. However, the council has said care and support workers, who are not employed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), will not be able benefit.

The Isle of Wight Council said:

"Regrettably due to the funding conditions imposed by central government we cannot extend this offer to non-CQC registered provision, or to informal care and support workers."

For those that are eligible, the council says there is no need to apply. Cards will be given out over the next few weeks to everyone who qualifies for them.

A spokesperson added:

"We would like to acknowledge all those who have supported and cared for those most vulnerable people within our community,

"We recognise and thank those people who continue to provide unpaid support for their families and loved ones."

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