Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Isle of Wight NHS Trust Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the main provider of health services on the Isle of Wight. Our beautiful island is a hub of activities for all the family.

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. Situated just 4 miles off the coast of Hampshire, with great links to Lymington, Southampton and Portsmouth and is just 2 hours from London. We boast excellent beaches, great walks, various festivals and is a world famous sailing location.

01/06/2026

🌟 It's National Volunteers' Week! 🌟

This week, we're celebrating the incredible volunteers who generously give their time and energy to support our patients, visitors and staff every day. 💙

From offering a friendly face and helping people find their way around our hospitals to supporting teams behind the scenes, our volunteers make a real difference.

🎥 Watch our video to find out more about some of the amazing roles our volunteers carry out, and keep an eye on our channels throughout the week as we shine a spotlight on the people who help make our hospitals such special places.

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers, we couldn't do it without you!

30/05/2026

Take a look at our highlight reel from the first IWT & PHU Improvement Conference 2026, where colleagues from across both trusts came together to share ideas, celebrate success, and showcase the incredible improvement work helping to deliver better care for our patients and communities. 🌟

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed, presented, supported, and attended. Your passion, innovation, and commitment made the day a great success.

It's !🌼Struggling with hay fever? Your local pharmacist can help!They can offer expert advice and recommend the best tr...
29/05/2026

It's !🌼Struggling with hay fever? Your local pharmacist can help!

They can offer expert advice and recommend the best treatments to ease your symptoms, from antihistamines and nasal sprays to eye drops.

Pop in and speak to your pharmacist

🏆 Congratulations to our Isle of Wight Ambulance and 111 Service, regional champions at the first-ever NHS Excellence Aw...
28/05/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our Isle of Wight Ambulance and 111 Service, regional champions at the first-ever NHS Excellence Awards.

The service has been recognised in the Improving Health Outcomes category for its Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival Improvement Programme, helping more people survive cardiac arrest on the Island.

Over the past two years, teams and partners across the island have worked together to:

❤️ Train more than 4,000 people in CPR and defibrillator use
🚑 Strengthen community emergency response networks alongside Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
⚕️Strengthen on-scene clinical care alongside Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
🚤 Improve rapid access to lifesaving treatment with partners including Hovertravel Ltd
📍 Increase access to public defibrillators
🤝 Small Island, Big Heart supports survivors and families, funded by IOW NHS Trust Charity and NHS Charities Together

The team will now go forward as finalists in the national NHS Excellence Awards in June. Good luck to everyone involved!

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/IWAS-nhs-excellence-awards

28/05/2026

☀️ It’s hot out there! 🌡️

With temperatures rising across the South East, it’s important to take extra care during the hot weather, especially for older people, young children and those with long-term health conditions.

Watch our video below for some simple top tips on staying safe, keeping cool and looking after yourself and others during the heatwave 💧😎

🚑🌊 Earlier this month, the Isle of Wight Ambulance and 111 Service took part in a cross-Solent emergency exercise alongs...
27/05/2026

🚑🌊 Earlier this month, the Isle of Wight Ambulance and 111 Service took part in a cross-Solent emergency exercise alongside HM Coastguard - Dorset, Hampshire & Isle of Wight and the RNLI to test how we would urgently transfer a critically unwell patient from the Island to a mainland hospital.

The simulated scenario involved crews responding to a cardiac arrest in Cowes before requesting Coastguard support to help manage a rapid transfer during challenging weather conditions.

Exercises like this are vital in helping teams safely practise emergency responses, strengthen partnership working and ensure we continue delivering the best possible care for our patients. 💙

26/05/2026

Employee of the Month – Make a nomination for May ⭐

Every day, colleagues make a positive difference through their hard work. Our Employee of the Month award is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate them.

Nominate someone who:
💙 Supports colleagues or patients in exceptional ways
💙 Brings kindness, professionalism and positivity to their role
💙 Goes the extra mile.

All nominees are notified by email, making your nomination a meaningful way to show appreciation.
Submit your nomination today 👉

👟 Help us improve patient safety and mobility 👣We’re asking patients, families and carers to complete our short Patient ...
26/05/2026

👟 Help us improve patient safety and mobility 👣

We’re asking patients, families and carers to complete our short Patient Footwear Survey to help us better understand what types of footwear feel safest and most comfortable during a hospital stay.

https://forms.office.com/e/cCVK6PHzdJ

Your feedback will help shape future decisions around patient mobility and falls prevention across our Trust.

🕒 Takes just a few minutes
🔒 Completely anonymous
💙 Every response helps make a difference

Thank you for helping us create safer environments for our patients.

Take regular breaks when out in the sunshine today, and remember to stay hydrated!☀️
25/05/2026

Take regular breaks when out in the sunshine today, and remember to stay hydrated!☀️

The Isle of Wight has seen temperatures of more than 25 degrees this weekend, and we are sure many of you are out enjoyi...
24/05/2026

The Isle of Wight has seen temperatures of more than 25 degrees this weekend, and we are sure many of you are out enjoying the sunshine!

However, we want you to remember the importance of staying safe in the heat and hopefully avoiding a trip to our Emergency Department (ED), so we've shared some top tips.

Dehydration can be one of the main causes of ED attendance during peak temperatures, so remember to drink plenty of fluids. And we know that sunshine calls for a BBQ, but stay safe around any open flame or hot utensils. If you do receive a burn that requires medical attention, our Urgent Treatment Centres will be able to help.

For more on staying safe in the hot weather, visit: https://www.iow.nhs.uk/about-us/publications/news/stay-safe-bank-holiday-heat

Address

St. Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road
Newport
PO305TG

Telephone

+441983822099

Website

http://www.sprout.link/iownhs

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