Introduction
Welcome to our blog - a space dedicated to supporting wellbeing, exploring lived experiences and sharing powerful stories from our communities and colleagues across Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
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List of Pages
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Time well spent
1 June 2026I recently visited an old friend. We first met in 1984 at a youth camp. She was one of the leaders and I, a volunteer, supported the activities she had designed. Now, she is entering the last days of her life at the grand age of ninety-five.
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"Why I became a Nurse" - celebrating International Nurses' Day 2026
11 May 2026For International Nurses Day (Tuesday, 12 May 2026), Becky shares how she changed careers at 50 from teaching into learning disability nursing on the Isle of Wight, and why it is never too late to follow a new path.
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Reflections on being named one of Public Sector Catering’s Most Influential 2026
20 April 2026Read time: 2 minutes -
Looking after our feet - Foot Health Week
13 April 2026Foot Health Week is an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of looking after our feet and recognising the early signs of common foot problems
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"Why I became a Social Worker.." - Social Work Week 2026
17 March 2026In honour of Social Work Week, we're highlighting the personal stories and motivations of our social workers.
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Mental Health Nurses Day 2026
21 February 2026Today, Saturday 21 February, we are marking Mental Health Nurses Day by recognising the vital contribution of Mental Health Nurses across the Trust.
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“If I had to give anyone advice..” hearing from our apprentices during Apprenticeship Week 2026.
9 February 2026Our current apprentices share their advice during Apprenticeship Week 2026.
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The power of conversation
5 February 2026It can be easy to underestimate the power of conversation in our everyday lives. A kind word or a moment spent connecting, no matter how brief, will never go unnoticed.
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A powerful day for nursing, equity, and inclusion
20 November 2025Marimouttou Coumarassamy MBE, Deputy Chief Operating Officer at HIOWH had the privilege of representing our community at Nursing Live UK surrounded by passionate professionals, visionary leaders, and change-makers shaping the future of our profession
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What Remembrance means to me by Sharon McCann
7 November 2025As Chair of the Armed Forces Family Network, remembrance always stirs something deep within me. It brings back memories of my time in the Royal Navy - the incredible people I served alongside, the patients I cared for, and the journey that shaped who I am today.
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