Access to dental treatment, mental health support and concerns over potential changes to the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service have dominated feedback from residents, according to Healthwatch Isle of Wight’s latest monthly intelligence report.
Between 13th November and 12th December 2025, Healthwatch received 228 pieces of public feedback. Of these, 51% were negative, 46% positive and 3% neutral or mixed.
Dentistry was among the most frequently mentioned services, with many residents highlighting difficulties accessing treatment and questioning the quality of care. Healthwatch noted that issues were particularly focused on the cost of treatment and concerns around the standards of newly recruited dentists.
Mental health services also drew significant criticism, especially in relation to crisis care and support for young people transitioning into adult services. One resident praised the support received from CAMHS but reported being left with no support after turning 18. Another said they had been waiting 3 years for an ADHD assessment.
Concerns about the ambulance service featured prominently, with some residents expressing alarm at the possibility of reduced provision on the Isle of Wight. One comment read:
“With the ever increasing population there needs to be more provision not less.”
GP services received a mixed response. While some reported excellent care – including rapid contact following online consultations – others described feeling left to manage their conditions alone due to infrequent appointments with specialists.
The report also contains examples of positive experiences. One resident described receiving superb service from NHS 111 and an out-of-hours provider, with a prescription issued and collected within 2 hours. Another praised the Esplanade GP practice for its swift response to an e-consult request.
Healthwatch continues to provide a statutory advice and signposting service to help Islanders navigate health and social care. Engagement activities took place throughout the month, including quality visits to residential care homes and collaborative work on local strategies such as a skin health project.
This intelligence report will now be shared with health and care commissioners and providers to help drive improvements where needed.
Where is wrigley quigillly? Nowhere to be seen as per usual when people are moaning or struggling. No fix for the nhs yet under Liebor get reform in now.
Lovely article ref Mr Quigley by Quentin Letts ( Daily Mail) on the last PMQ’s of 2025 refering to a Doormouse. 17th or 18th December.
So the Daily Mail can deliver a hatchet piece but can’t spell dormouse? Not surprised. Have you tried reading an intelligent newspaper?
For clarity, on the 17th, Quigley posed 3 written 3 questions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking (a) to ensure consistent improvement in weekend care at St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight and (b) to help tackle weekend staffing shortages.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the Department is taking to ensure consistent and effective communication between hospital doctors, consultants, and the families of patients during inpatient care.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to reopen specialist dementia units.
But, as he’s not up himself enough to arrange a photo-op every time he opens his mouth I suppose those who only read the Daily Mail wouldn’t know….
My guess Dick is living it up in his tax payers paid for
2nd home in the big smoke.
Probably tucking into a gorgeous meal in a Michelin
restaurant compliments of us tax payers.
It’s tough at the top.
The No Hope Service (NHS) is still overwhelmed.
Time for change