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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 dead 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

Since last December, Portsmouth Community Diagnostic Centre has been offering out-of-hours services, 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you don't know what is a Community Diagnostic Centre, Healthwatch Portsmouth is here to help and explain it to you. What is Community Diagnostic Centre Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) have been built to provide tests checks and scans faster and closer to home. They allow a patient to get an MRI, blood test, ultrasound all in a single visit

Healthwatch Portsmouth holds an Advisory Board meeting in public once every quarter. These meetings are aimed to help you h ear the latest updates in the health and social care sector, for you to ask questions, and share your concerns and ideas about what matters most in your community. Your voice helps shape health and care services in Portsmouth. If you don't want to miss these opportunities to make a difference , save the dates below now 👇 17th March 2026, 4pm-6pm - SPAR