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We are doing a research on Trans and Non-Binary people's experience with GP services in Portsmouth. Please complete our 4 minute survey using this link: Shaping Inclusive GP Services for Trans and Non-Binary People in Portsmouth What is the purpose of the study? The study explores how GP practices in Portsmouth support the inclusion and access of trans and non-binary people. The findings will help identify good practice and areas for improvement. Participant Information This

Finding an NHS dentist in Portsmouth can be challenging. Due to high demand and staff shortage, you may find some NHS dentists in Portsmouth are not accepting new NHS patients or have long waiting lists currently. NHS dentist avalability in Portsmouth To save you some time, we have found the current NHS dentist availability in Portsmouth for you, along with the most efficient way to book appointments. Dentaid is offering NHS treatment today for emergency care only. Below are

Although life has returned to normal for us, COVID-19 is still among us. Getting infected with COVID-19 can still cause serious illness, especially without vaccination. The NHS in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is offering COVID-19 Vaccine to vulnerable people from 13 April to 30 June. This is your chance to protect yourself and get free vaccine. Check if you are eligible below. NHS COVID-19 vaccine eligibility People aged 75 years and over Residents in care homes Adults an

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

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

Tomorrow is Stroke Prevention Day. Stroke can be life-threatening and stroke is the most common cause of adult disability in the UK. Two-thirds of people who survive a stroke find themselves living with a disability. The terrfiying fact is that it can happen to anyone at any age . The good news is there are some simple ways to prevent strokes. What is a stroke? A stroke is when blood stops flowing to a part of your brain. Stroke symptoms often appear suddenly and can be ident

Parking Updates Some disabled parking bay (for blue badge holders) by Block E, the Enablement Centre at St Mary’s Community Health Campus in Portsmouth has been temporarily closed, due to the installation of Solar panels. They will take out 3 Accessible car park bays , and there will be signage to notify patients and visitors of no parking. These 3 bays are opposite the RED hatched ambulance area (please see attached map). However, there will be temporary accessible parking

Healthwatch Portsmouth received information about this opportunity from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust...

info about the new Urgent Primary and Emergency Care Centre

From Wednesday 1 October, all GP practices across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will provide their routine online consultations from 8.00am to 6.30pm. The change applies to routine care only and not urgent appointments. Online GP consultations offer a convenient way for patients to contact their GP practice. Online consultations can be used for various reasons, including describing symptoms, getting advice, requesting prescriptions, and managing some conditions. While the p

Find out more about Portsmouth Film Society's filmmaking course

Healthwatch Portsmouth update, business as usual!

From information, activities for children to free schools meals, find out what resources are available for families

Get mental health support if you need it.

Find out if you're eligible for your NHS Spring Covid Vaccination

Portsmouth City Council has vouchers available to low income families

WEA have courses available for adults including personal development, numeracy and literature courses.

The first National Ethnic Mental Health carers forum is on for January 2025.

The roll-out of Martha's Rule in NHS hospitals in England has started,

The You Trust have a program called Workwise