Information and Advice

Museum of Island History Introduction to the history of the Isle of Wight from fossils to festivals.

Plan for your future, and that of your loved ones. Writing a Will gives you the reassurance that your wishes will be met, and that your estate will be distributed to the people and causes that you care about. Age UK Isle of Wight (Age UKIW) is proud to be working with local legal firms to offer all Island residents over the age of 50 a discounted Will Writing Scheme throughout March 2018 In return for a donation of £75 (Single Will) or £150 (Joint Will) to Age UKIW all of the participating legal firms will write you a basic will. There are three local legal firms involved in the scheme this year, with staff from Glanvilles Legal Services, Paul Wheeler Solicitor and Walter Gray & Co. Solicitors generously donating their time and expertise. Simply check appointment availability with your chosen legal firm by clicking here, once confirmed, click the Online Link: Will Writing Scheme 2018, complete the form and make your donation. On receipt of your donation you will be emailed a Confirmation letter, Will Planner and Certificate that you should present at your appointment. *Please note that your donation covers the writing of a basic will, for complicated […]

You need to apply by phone for a National Insurance number. National Insurance number application line: Telephone: 0345 600 0643 Textphone: 0345 600 0644 Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm You can apply for a National Insurance number if you’ve never had one. There’s a different process if you’ve lost your National Insurance number.

Check it Out is a volunteer Group set up to improve young people’s health services on the Isle of Wight to make them more young person friendly.  If you are aged under 19 and need medical advice you can visit this website. You are also able to have a confidential one-to-one online chat with a health professional.

The Islands Online Motoring Directory. Find any type of motoring business from across the Isle of Wight. Cars, Motorcycles, Commercials, HGV, Cycling, Garages, Taxis, Car Dealers, Valets, public transport etc. For advertising enquiries please call or email to speak to an advisor today.

The IOW Trading Standards Service has joined forces with the Police, Fire and Rescue, Age Friendly Island and Citizens Advice Bureau to form a partnership called IWASP. IWASP is an acronym for Isle of Wight Against Scams Partnership. Under the Charter all of these organisations will work together to better protect people on the Isle of Wight from scams, doorstep crime and fraud and to support victims. IWASP doesn’t intend to stop there though, we hope to increase our partnership providing on-going support and information from a wide range of organisations and agencies. **During The Celebrating Age Festival (1st-7th October 2017) IWASP will have a display with information about scams and a scam bin at Ryde and Newport Libraries** Click here for our list of current scams

Our Local Offer website has been designed to help parents and carers find the right support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. All families need extra support from time to time. Knowing what is available gives you more choice and more control over what support is right for your child. The Isle of Wight Family Information Service also known as WightChYPS provides information and sign posting on all aspects of family life to families with children as they grow towards adulthood. What is the Local Offer?

Information concerning household waste and recycling, trade waste, waste collection days, recycling centres and removal of hazardous & clinical waste.  

Want to know what’s going on in YOUR area? Free Information handed out to people aged 50+ about Social Activities. Where do I go locally for Coffee Mornings, Knitting Groups, Singing Groups, Table Tennis and other activities including Volunteering? Please drop into Freshwater Library on the First Friday of every month between 10am and 12 noon. Please refer to the image.

Your Policing Questions Answered. ‘Ask the Police’ is an online information resource of Q&A’s that responds to a wide variety of the general public’s most frequently asked policing questions. It offers an alternative online option, reducing calls to the police, freeing up resources and saving money. The website provides links to relevant national organisations PLUS the facility to rate the answer and email a specific question directly which will be answered within 24 working hours. Police forces are able to input additional local police information and advice for the benefit of their communities. This is a fantastic website to visit if you are struggling with what to do. Please note though that this facility must not be used for reporting emergencies, crimes or other incidents which require Direct Police Involvement. If you need to contact the Police in an emergency always call 999.