Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated National Health Service (NHS) Trust on the Isle of Wight and provides a comprehensive range of health services to the local population. It is responsible for providing hospital services, ambulance services, community health services, mental health services, and learning disabilities services on the island.
Pronunciation
Isle of Wight NHS Trust: /ˈaɪl əv ˈwaɪt ˈɛn eɪʧ ˈɛs ˈtrʌst/
Etymology
The term "Isle of Wight NHS Trust" is derived from the geographical location of the Trust, the Isle of Wight, and the organization it is a part of, the National Health Service (NHS). A "Trust" in this context refers to an organizational unit within the NHS.
Related Terms
- National Health Service: The publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom.
- Hospital: An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
- Ambulance: A vehicle equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital, especially in emergencies.
- Community Health: A discipline that concerns itself with the study and betterment of the health characteristics of biological communities.
- Mental Health: A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
- Learning Disabilities: A condition giving rise to difficulties in acquiring knowledge and skills to the level expected of those of the same age.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Isle of Wight NHS Trust
- Wikipedia's article - Isle of Wight NHS Trust
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