The past 18 months have tested families in unprecedented ways. For many, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated hardships that already existed. For others, it pushed them into hardship they never would have expected. Amid the crisis, Barnardo's Isle of Wight Family Centres have continued to provide essential support to those who need it most, making a real […]
Islanders who do not have symptoms and test positive for COVID-19 using a lateral flow test will no longer need a follow-up PCR to begin their isolation period. If you get a positive result on a lateral flow test you will still need to self-isolate immediately and report your result on gov.uk. This applies to everyone, […]
The Isle of Wight is set to benefit from increased investment from Arts Council England over the next three years. The Island has been named as one of 11 Priority Places across the South West in Art Council England’s delivery plan for 2021-24. This will see increased staff resources and financial cultural investment from Arts […]
Trading Standards have a few unusual scams to warn about this week We were contacted by a resident who had lost his cat and reported it on various lost pet websites. He received a phone call from a gentleman who told him that the cat had been found and had x rays and been checked over […]
The Isle of Wight Council is reminding parents that some free spaces are still available for children on several activities and food schemes being run this summer holiday. A wide range of activities are on offer for all ages — from dance and theatre workshops to sports and outdoor programmes — which also provide a […]
Hovertravel & Wessex Cancer Trust team up to support travelling patients Hovertravel has announced an enhanced boarding procedure for patients, developed in conjunction with the Wessex Cancer Trust. Patients with the Wessex Cancer Trust lanyard will be allowed to pre-board, ahead of other customers, if they wish. Loretta Lale, Head of Commercial at Hovertravel, explains: […]
he Jigsaw Family Support centre in Ryde welcomed Graham Biss, Deputy Lord Lieutenant, to take a tour and find out more about the charity's vital work supporting families on the Island. The visit was part of a series being undertaken by the Lord Lieutenant and her deputies to community groups to thank them for their ongoing […]
Good news for the Isle of Wight's library users, as strict lockdown rules are eased and council-run libraries are able to get back to a more normal service. In recent weeks library customers have been able to visit their local council-run library to return books, collect books they have reserved, and to pick up book […]
With the full return to school underway, regular coronavirus testing is available for free, for all households with nursery, primary, secondary and college age children and young people. This includes households in associated childcare and support bubbles, and those with school staff and adults working in the wider school community, such as supply teachers, school […]