See Healthwatch England's reports on the latest trends nationwide on the impact of COVID-19 Healthwatch England report COVID 19 local intelligence update 030620 HW England - national trends on impact of COVID-19 report 20.5.20
NHS is advising for people to be alert to the newly associated symptoms of a loss of smell or loss of taste or a high temperature or a new continuous dry cough as signs that they may have COVID-19 and to get tested for Coronavirus
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Healthwatch have received details of Portsmouth Pharmacy Bank holiday opening hours. Click on the link to find out opening times for your local pharmacy. Portsmouth Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Hours 25.5.20 Please note: by 5pm today Healthwatch Portsmouth has not received an update on the 5 pharmacies as listed in the opening hours document that were not showing their opening hours.
Local Healthwatches have produced a guide to provide an overview of some of the resources available to support people who have lost someone to illness or Covid-19, including bereavement support. These resources can help make sense of the changes to health and social care systems as a result of Covid-19. For those who have lost a loved one, support is available during this difficult time. Here is our updated guidance: Covid-19-Providing-support-and-advice-updated-July-2020
Hampshire and Isle of Wight COVID-19 survey Your local experience of getting help and advice during the coronavirus pandemic Health and Social Care services in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight have had to change the support they offer during the coronavirus pandemic. Healthwatch Portsmouth wants to find out: Are you kept up to date with changes to local services? Can you get the help and support you need from local services? Please share your local experiences with us, so we can ensure that those who provide the services understand how these changes they have made are working. Your answers are anonymous. Hampshire and Isle of [...]
A new taskforce has been set up to advise government on the next steps of the emergency response to support vulnerable rough sleepers during the Coronavirus pandemic A team of experts is to advise councils on plans to support rough sleepers into long-term, safe accommodation once lockdown is lifted – preventing the vulnerable from returning to the streets New Government taskforce on rough sleeping during pandemic
Update from NHS England, Thursday 7th May: Portsmouth Community Pharmacy May 8th BHoliday Opening Hours
Update from NHS England, Thursday 7th May: Portsmouth Community Pharmacy May 8th BHoliday Opening Hours Update from NHS England, Wednesday 6 May 2020: “The NHS is still here for you this Early May Bank Holiday and we are working hard to make sure everyone is able to receive the care they need during these difficult times. Headlines below from the briefing NHS support and information for Early May Bank Holiday weekend In Portsmouth a number of pharmacies will be open in each area to provide prescriptions and essential over-the-counter medication. People are advised to check opening times before travelling. Local Pharmacy details are at https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/ GP practices [...]
A scheme has been launched this week in 2400 of Boots The Chemist branches across the UK to offer victims of domestic abuse a safe space using the branch's consultation rooms. Staff have been given information on recognising the signs of domestic abuse. Key workers in pharmacies are considered to hold a unique position within the community as a single point of contact for victims. Details of whether the Boots branch store is operating the scheme will be available in each store. Domestic abuse violence victims can access Boots pharmacy branches' safe space