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Portsmouth Hospital update 28.09.20

Click on the links for an update from Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust PHUT-September-Stakeholder-update You'll find updates on: how the Trust has been responding to COVID-19 and planning for winter an new more convenient way of accessing urgent care at QA Hospital notice of the Trust's Annual General Meeting 29.9.20 information about the Pride of Portsmouth Awards an update on the Emergency Care Transformation Programme an update on electronic prescriptions and medicines administration

By Poster|2020-09-28T17:44:39+00:0028 September, 2020|News|0 Comments

COVID-19: Government guidance – new restrictions to reduce risk to health

28.09.20 update: The government has announced new measures to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. These include: Face coverings must be worn by shop staff, taxi drivers and passengers All pubs, bars and restaurants are table service only. Takeaways can continue Hospitality venues must close at 10pm Customers in indoor hospitality venues have to wear face coverings, except when seated at a table to eat or drink Office workers should work from home if possible The planned return of spectators to sports venues will not go ahead from October 1 Exemptions to the 'rule of six' will be cut back; this means indoor team sports such as five-a-side [...]

By Poster|2020-09-28T11:25:55+00:0028 September, 2020|News|0 Comments

NHS COVID-19 contact tracing App for smart phones available today

Today the NHS's COVID-19 contact tracing app is available for anyone over 16 yrs old in England and Wales who has a smart phone to download (for iPhones use the Apple App Store or for android phones use the Google Play store) to help people find out if they are at risk from coronavirus. It has a number of features: Trace: find out when you've been near other app users who have tested positive for coronavirus. Alert: lets you know the level of coronavirus risk in your postcode district. Check-in: get alerted if you've visited a venue where you may have come into contact with coronavirus, using [...]

By Poster|2020-09-24T10:44:43+00:0024 September, 2020|Event, News|0 Comments

Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust AGM – 29 Sept 5.45 – 7.45pm online

The Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust Annual General meeting, will be held online from 5:45pm to 7:45pm on Tuesday 29 September. The Trust will be talking about its achievements in 2019/20 and future plans. You will also learn more about our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The trust will launch their Cancer Strategy provide an update on developments within the Wessex Kidney Centre. The Trust's Annual Report and Accounts will be presented by Mark Cubbon, Chief Executive. To submit a question in advance of the meeting, email communications@porthosp.nhs.uk by 5pm on Friday, 25 September. To join the meeting you will need access to Zoom: https://zoom.us/join. The meeting ID [...]

By Poster|2020-09-23T10:35:02+00:0023 September, 2020|Event|0 Comments

Portsmouth Wheelchair Service User Forum 15.09.20

Healthwatch Portsmouth attended the Portsmouth Wheelchair User Forum meeting to hear what people had to say about the new service that was launched by AJM Healthcare in April this year. AJM Healthcare is raising awareness of their service and wants to connect with local groups and individuals who may be interested in finding out about what is available locally. If you or anyone you know wants to give feedback or find out about the service visit their website or contact Sue Harris, Partnership and Engagement Officer on sue.harris@ajmhealthcare.org

By Poster|2020-09-15T15:43:25+00:0015 September, 2020|Event, News|0 Comments