Information and Advice

We have been funded by Age UK National to help Island residents reduce their winter fuel bills by providing them with FREE home energy efficiency equipment.

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce is a leading player in the British Chambers of Commerce Accredited Chamber Network, and provides an independent powerful voice for the views and concerns of its members at local, regional, national and international levels.

Free and impartial advice on mortgage protection, equity release, buildings and contents etc, from a market mortgage broker established since the eighties.

The Stay Well This Winter Campaign is a joint initiative, from NHS England and Public Health England, to help people with long-term conditions and those over 65 prepare for winter and ward off common winter illnesses. Cold weather can be seriously bad for your health. That’s why it’s important to look after yourself, especially during the winter. If you start to feel unwell, even if it’s a cough or a cold, don’t wait until it gets more serious. Seek advice from your pharmacist. You are eligible for the free flu vaccine if you are pregnant, are aged 65 years or over, have a long term health condition*, or are a carer. Children aged 2 or 3 years are also eligible. It’s an important, easy way to stay well this winter. Ask your GP, pharmacist or midwife about the free flu vaccine. *check eligibility Read more at www.nhs.uk/staywell Are You: Pregnant? A parent of a 2 or 3 year old? Living with a long-term health condition? Aged 65 or over? A carer? Please click on the link(s) above for more information.

POA Learning is committed to supporting communities through learning. Working with a range of organisations and learning providers, we aspire to make our learning centres as accessible to community members as possible, and aim to support any members of local communities who wish to engage in learning. POA Learning deliver a diverse range of class-room, paper and online based courses to HMPS staff, their families and members of the local community. If you are not directly involved with POA Learning and want to find out what services we offer, please contact your local regional learning centre. Office Address: Room 18, Albany House, HMP Isle of Wight, Parkhurst Road, Newport, PO30 5RS.

For over 15 years, Wootton Bridge Community Centre has been offering the local community a convenient venue for events, occasions and meetings along with providing a location for a range of both adults and children’s activities. Our community centre is run by committee members who pride themselves on helping the community centre to flourish whilst encouraging young and older residents of Wootton Bridge to get involved. The community centre is a fantastic way to get to know the community whether you would like to join the social club or get involved with a group activity such as Zumba. The community centre is available for hire for a range of occasions including exhibitions, receptions, children and family events. We provide Disabled Access too.