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| Criminals are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to defraud people.
Below are some of the most common scams to be aware of: EMAIL, TEXT AND PHONE CALL SCAMS:
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means you should only leave your home if it’s essential, but it’s still easy to get NHS help using your smartphone, tablet or computer. Our website has information to help you: – Contact your GP – Order repeat prescriptions – Manage long-term conditions – Maintain your mental and physical wellbeing For more information, visit: http://nhs.uk/health-at-home… Read More...
Over 400 symptomatic key workers were tested over three days, but the mobile testing unit will return later this week
The Coronavirus (Covid-19) mobile testing station has now finished work and has moved off the Island. However, it is due to return to 1Leisure Medina this Wednesday (29th), Thursday and Friday (1st May).… Read More...
Isle of Wight Cancer Wellbeing Centre, Wessex Cancer Trust.
Phone: 01983 524186. Email: isleofwight@wessexcancer.org.uk
All parking ‘de-restrictions’ are available for any NHS patient.
Please note the offer by Red Funnel to use their parking space in East Cowes.
Current Cross Solent Travel Arrangements for Cancer Patients During Covid-19 Lockdown
There have been a fair few changes for IOW NHS patients who need to cross the Solent for hospital treatment.… Read More...
For the period of the lockdown if you or anyone you know is travelling from the Island to the mainland for hospital treatment you can park for free at the Quay Road car park (adjacent to Hovertravel) or anywhere on street in East Cowes.
Phone numbers and contact details for support for Island residents:
Updated Monday 27th April 2020
(a printable copy is also attached)
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Local Authority working in conjunction with Community Action IW – co-ordinating local efforts |
01983 823600 – open 9am to 5pm everyday
(Please do not ring The Riverside Centre number as The Riverside is closed)
Website: www.iowcoronavirus.co.uk |
Research nurses from the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Research Department are supporting clinical teams and have started recruitment together with Doctors to two clinical trials, signing up their first patient within two hours of launching.
Sarah Knight, Research Facilitator, said: “I am proud to say we recruited our 1st patient within 2hrs of opening the trial.… Read More...
NHS Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group recognises that people may welcome some additional support where they may be worried or anxious about their mental well-being.
Poor mental health can affect anyone at any time and whilst the island has a comprehensive network of intensive mental health support for people who are diagnosed with a mental illness, we also know that for most people, being able to access information and receive guidance can make a very positive difference in their daily lives.… Read More...
Care Quality Commission – gov.uk/coronavirus
During the COVID19 Pandemic we are hearing and seeing that some of the regular health and social care services that people receive either in their home or use in their community may be impacted.… Read More...
Phone: 01983 524186. Email: isleofwight@wessexcancer.org.uk
Wessex Cancer Trust have developed a survey to capture how well we have been able to support all of you during this time and would like to be able to use the results to ensure we’re moving in the right direction when developing services now and in the future.… Read More...