Information and Advice

To assist at this time, the Met Office, in conjunction with Public Health England, is issuing the following cold weather advice: “Make sure that you stay warm. If going outside make sure you dress appropriately. If indoors, make sure that you keep your heating to the right temperature; heating your home to at least 18° Celsius in winter poses minimal risk to your health when you are wearing suitable clothing. “If there is anyone you know who might be at special risk, for example, an older person living on their own, make sure they know what to do to stay warm and are well stocked with food and medications. “If you are worried about your health or that of somebody you know, ring NHS 111.” More information can be found at www.nhs.uk/staywell. Advice can also be found in the NHS ‘Stay Well This Winter’ guide published just before Christmas and available by visiting www.mylifeafulllife.com .  Age UK also have a ‘Winter Wrapped Up’ booklet available by visiting www.iow.nhs.uk. The following key public health messages are being given Contact your GP or pharmacist if you think you, or someone you care for, might qualify for a free flu jab. There are […]

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.

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

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

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.

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.