Information for journalists
All media enquiries and approaches should be made directly to the Communications team. Please do not contact individual staff members or services directly.If you would like to film or take photos of one of our services or sites, please speak to the team first. This is to protect the privacy of our patients and staff.
You can contact the Communications team between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday by emailing: pho-tr.communications@nhs.net.
If you have an urgent enquiry that is outside these hours, please call the hospital switchboard on 01983 822 099 and ask to speak to the Communications on-call lead.
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Featured news story:Young patient raises £3,000 for Isle of Wight NHS Trust Children’s Services after Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis
The paediatric team at our hospital, welcomed 13-year-old Fred Hall last week as he presented the team with a cheque for £3,000 after completing a sponsored bike ride across the island to raise money for the Trust’s paediatric services through the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity.
17 February 2026
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Small Island, Big Heart: helping people impacted by cardiac arrest
It can be difficult to imagine how hard it is to receive a call saying that a loved one has had a cardiac arrest or you need to give Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while waiting for an ambulance to arrive. The impact it has on those who survive cardiac arrest shouldn’t be underestimated, and thanks to a national grant and the staff at Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, the experience of those living it is set to improve.
13 February 2026
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St Mary's Hospital set to welcome very special guest at Armed Forces Celebration event
We are pleased to invite you to a special event celebrating the incredible work being done for our armed forces community. This event will take place on Tuesday, 17 February, at St Mary’s Hospital, from 11 am to 2 pm, and is open to all Islanders and staff.
10 February 2026
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Vote for your healthcare hero: Patient’s Choice Award nominations now open
Isle of Wight NHS Trust has launched its Delivering Excellence Awards 2026, inviting patients, families and members of the public to recognise the individuals and teams who make an exceptional difference every day.
10 February 2026
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust launches innovative iPad project to improve pressure injury care
Our hospital has launched a digital project that is transforming how pressure injuries are recorded, reviewed and treated across hospital wards, improving patient safety while saving valuable clinical time.
23 January 2026
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Research study, testing newborn babies for over 200 rare genetic conditions launched
Genomics England, in partnership with NHS England, is leading the Generation Study. A major national programme aiming to screen up to 100,000 newborns across England for over 200 rare conditions.
21 January 2026
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Island’s Community Diagnostic Centre set to extend and further improve patient experience for diagnostic care
Following a successful £6.2m bid to extend the Community Diagnostic Centre(CDC) at St Mary’s Hospital, we are delighted to announce the start of building work to expand the CDC and create a dedicated breast care facility.
9 January 2026
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Infection prevention measures in response to flu and norovirus
We are seeing cases of norovirus, flu and other respiratory illnesses, so need your help to reduce the spread of infection within our services.
8 January 2026
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Stay well this winter – free Health and Wellbeing Clinics across the island
Island residents are invited to take a step towards better health this January by attending a free Health and Wellbeing Clinic at a community venue near them.
6 January 2026
