Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board have issued the following statement: We are very saddened by the news of the meningitis outbreak in Canterbury and the subsequent deaths, and are monitoring the situation closely along with our partners. The UK Health Security Agency is providing regular updates here. GPs across the country will today be advised to prescribe antibiotics to anyone who visited Club Chemistry between 5 and 7 March and to University of Kent studen

In this report, we captured detailed feedback from 1,534 children and young people (CYP) and 125 parents and carers in Portsmouth. A child sitting on the ground with his head down hugging himself Our study highlights experiences, preferences, and insights into local service improvements. Local feedback echoes national and local data, confirming escalating levels of anxiety, depression and eating disorders in school aged children and young adults. We have summarised data th

Start of every year, we launch a survey called 'What Matters Most to You' for Portsmouth residents (Postcode PO1-PO6) to fill in. Your contribution will help us understand what topics of work you would like Healthwatch Portsmouth to prioritise for the next 12 months. The Survey Please complete the survey What Matters Most to You 2026/27 online here. It should only take you around 2 minutes. You can also go to surveys & polls  to take part or scan the QR code below. Please fe