Introduction
Welcome to the News and Views are of our website. Here you will find the latest news from across Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare and links to our social media.
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Read our:
June 2026 edition of Snapshots
April 2026 edition of Snapshots
February 2026 edition of Snapshots
December 2025 edition of Snapshots
October 2025 edition of Snapshots
August 2025 edition of Snapshots
June 2025 edition of Snapshots
March 2025 edition of Snapshots
January 2025 edition of Snapshots
List of Pages
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Recognition for Trust's Commitment to Working in Partnership with Carers
10 August 2026Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded Triangle of Care Star 1 Accreditation, recognising its commitment to involving and supporting carers across mental health and community services
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X-ray facilities at Petersfield Community Hospital.
6 August 2026X-ray facilities at Petersfield Community Hospital.
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Learning disability nurse becomes first apprentice in the South East to receive NHS England Student Excellence Award
6 August 2026A learning disability nurse from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has become the first apprentice in the South East to receive the NHS England Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Midwifery Officer Student Excellence Award.
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Discover how Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare is supporting communities to be ‘fit for our future’
5 August 2026The Trust has announced that its Annual Members' Meeting (AMM) 2026 will take place on Thursday 24 September at Portsmouth Guildhall, bringing together members, staff, partners and local communities to celebrate achievements from the past year and look to the future of healthcare across the area.
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Isle of Wight health visiting service recognised for helping give babies best start in life
23 July 2026Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Isle of Wight 0-19 health visiting service has achieved Stage 3 accreditation from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, recognising the team’s high standards of care and support for babies, parents and families.
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A family's donation brings new specialist equipment to Isle of Wight podiatry department
13 July 2026A generous donation made in memory of Isle of Wight patient Victoria Gregg will help enhance vascular assessment services for patients across the island.
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Healthcare Heroes Honoured at Annual Trust Awards
10 July 2026Compassion, dedication and excellence took centre stage as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust celebrated its Healthcare Heroes, recognising staff and teams whose commitment makes a lasting difference to patients, colleagues and communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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Southampton schools lead the way in creating happier, healthier futures for children and young people
8 July 2026Three local schools across Southampton are being recognised for their commitment to the Healthy High 5 Award, an initiative designed to create healthier learning environments for children and young people.
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Families invited to picnics celebrating World Breastfeeding Week
8 July 2026This summer, World Breastfeeding Week will take place between Saturday 1 August and Friday 7 August 2026.
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CQC Well-Led report published
3 July 2026The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its first Well-Led report for the Trust since the organisation was formed in October 2024. The report follows a Well-Led assessment which took place in November 2025.