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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. 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 that helps answer the following questions: What factors impact ment

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a public consultation on Portsmouth City Council’s proposals for unitary local government for our area. This consultation provides residents with an opportunity to share their views on the options currently under consideration. Here are the details of the options : https://www.closeenoughtobelocal.co.uk/our-proposal-five-unitary-councils Portsmouth City Council asked to be excluded from the Local Governme

It's National Safeguarding Adults Week this week, 17 – 21 November 2025. National Safeguarding Adults Week aims to raise awareness of important issues relating to the abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs. Types of abuse Physical abuse:  Someone hurts your body. They might hit, push, or cause pain. Sexual abuse:  Someone touches you or makes you do sexual things you do not want. Psychological abuse:  Someone is unkind with words. They may shout, bully, scare

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is taking out a survey to explore your experiences with the NHS App. They need your help to understand and overcome the barriers that might prevent patients from accessing the app's benefits. Your insights will directly contribute to making digital health services more accessible and user-friendly for everyone. Who is it for? This survey is for Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents who are interested in responding. I

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is urging patients to make use of 34,000 newly-available urgent dental appointments across Hampshire if they need them this winter. People who need urgent dental appointments are likely to be in pain, including those suffering from infections or needing urgent repairs to a lost filling or crown. If you believe you need urgent dental care, please call 111 or use 111 online to to check your symptoms and access the right care. They can then dir

Healthwatch Portsmouth Advisory Board meeting in public

Healthwatch Portsmouth received a notice recently from Drayton Surgery about the relocation of Wootton Surgery - we'd like to pass this on to our website visitors. The Wootton Street Surgery will permanently close from Friday 10th October 2025 . From Friday 17th October 2025 , services from Wootton Street Surgery will be provided from: Highclere Medical Centre Northern Road, Cosham, PO6 3EP Drayton Surgery state that the relocation is part of the NHS commitment to enhancing

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

Healthwatch Portsmouth Managers' Report Read below in the link the Healthwatch Portsmouth Managers' report that was presented to the Advisory Board meeting at Buckland Community Centre on 17th September 2025. Recognition of Volunteer Efforts We were also very proud to display the award that Healthwatch Portsmouth Advisory Board members received from HIVE Portsmouth. This award acknowledges their volunteering time and effort in supporting the work of Healthwatch Portsmouth. HW

Health inequalities throughout Portsmouth have been identified based on community-based research.

Hants and Isle of Wight health service commissioners want your feedback

We welcome you to attend our next public meeting!

Find out more about Portsmouth Film Society's filmmaking course

Find out about our workplan priorities.

Healthwatch Portsmouth carried out an Enter and View visit to Jubilee House in 2025

Healthwatch Portsmouth update, business as usual!

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

Read our report findings on the NHS Pharmacy First scheme