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General overview of Health Advice


Features of the service

  • The Isle of Wight Council does not provide Health Advice services. Health Advice is provided by the Health Authority.

  • GPs look after the health of people in their local community and deal with a whole range of health problems. They also give health education and advice on things like smoking and diet, run clinics, give vaccinations and carry out simple surgical operations.

  • GPs usually work with a team including nurses, health visitors and midwives, as well as a range of other health professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists. They will refer you to one of these professionals if they cannot give advice.

Cost of service
You may have to pay a contribution towards these services and the amount you pay depends on your income and your savings/capital. The care manager or social worker doing your assessment of your needs will explain about the cost of the community care services, will discuss ways you can pay for them and advise you on claiming social security benefits

Service Provider
Please contact your GP (doctor).
Click the link provided for a searchable data-base of doctors - Search for Doctors

Primary Care Trust
St Marys Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG.
Telephone: 01983 535455

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Strategic Health Authority - Click the link provided for information on the Health Authority

Who this service is for:

• Any person who is aged 18 or over
• Any adult who resides on the Isle of Wight
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