Island's NHS Trust urgent appeal for crutches and walking frames to be returned (Image: Google Maps/Isle of Wight NHS Trust)
AN URGENT appeal has been launched today (Wednesday, December 21) following a low supply of walking support equipment at the Isle of Wight's hospital.
The IOW NHS Trust is asking Islanders who have been given a set of crutches or a frame to return them if they are no longer needed.
This comes after the Trust said it has a 'very low' supply of walking aids for patients.
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An IOW NHS Trust spokesperson said: "Please help by returning any that you no longer need to the main reception at St. Mary’s Hospital."
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