With the Isle of Wight now under Tier 3 restrictions, there is some reassurance when it comes to Mountbatten’s services with very few changes to their day to day operations.
Charity Shops
Mountbatten shops can remain open. The same Covid secure measures and rules will be in place as they were previously.
For more information about leaving donations and maintaining support for their shops, click here.
Visiting inpatients
Visiting Mountbatten’s Inpatient Unit will continue as it has done during the pandemic. Some changes had already been introduced to help keep everyone safe.
If you live on the mainland and plan to visit a patient at Mountbatten, please call (01983) 529511 and ask to speak with the nurse in charge.
Find out more here.
Keep Connected helpline
Are you in need of a friendly voice? Someone to talk to, as we all find our feet during these unprecedented times? No matter who you are and what you are facing, Mountbatten are there to help.
Call their helpline on (01983) 217297 at any time of the day or night to speak to a friendly volunteer or member of the team.
Find out more about the Keep Connected helpline here.
Mountbatten Café
The Mountbatten Café will remain open to staff, patients and visitors, with the same Covid secure measures and rules in place as they were previously.
A takeaway service is available for members of the public.
Find their menu here.
Volunteering
Mountbatten has contacted all current volunteers to explain the latest government guidance around Covid-19.
There are still volunteering opportunities available with Mountbatten during the lockdown period and beyond.
If you are interested in volunteering with Mountbatten, email [email protected]
Advice
Mountbatten is aware of how difficult it is for every member of the community throughout this current crisis. We are all anxious and fearful, living in an increasingly different way in a rapidly changing world.
Mountbatten’s support for people living across the Isle of Wight through death, dying and bereavement continues in people’s own homes and in the community.
It also continues online, with advice and information to help you cope.
