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Rule Changes Due to Uprise In Covid, Mask Wearing Mandatory in Health & Care Facilities
Covid Cases Rising Health and Care facilities are revising the rules regarding the wearing of masks. This has now become compulsory for...
Oct 16, 2022


NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) placed in amber alert, blood running out – Urgent Call for Donors
Blood levels critically low! An amber alert has been issued for the first time ever by the NHS Blood and Transplant service (NHSBT). A...
Oct 12, 2022


South Central Ambulance Services (SCAS) announces move to REAP 4 in light of increasing pressure
South Central Ambulance Services (SCAS), have released the following statement due to increased pressure on the operational services ...
Oct 12, 2022


Baby Loss Awareness Week 9th – 15th October
During a very difficult time, support is available to those who have lost babies in pregnancy or during or soon after birth, but the...
Oct 11, 2022


Carers Count Event
Portsmouth Carers Service are hosting Carers Count, presenting the Portsmouth Plan for Carers 2021 – 2023. Date: Thursday 24th November...
Oct 10, 2022


World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year the theme is ‘making mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’, focusing on...
Oct 9, 2022


Independent Living Newsletter
The Independent Living Newsletter this week has lots of interesting articles regarding the following topics. Contents: 12 years research...
Oct 9, 2022


What is Adult Social Care?
Adult Social Care offers more practical support to enable people to live independently. These services are usually provided in people’s...
Oct 4, 2022


South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) implements new improvement plan.
The South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) has posted an improvement plan which they will be implementing in response to the CQC...
Oct 3, 2022


Concerned about energy bills this coming winter?
There may be grants and benefits available to you. It's important to keep warm during the winter months, but worrying about how to pay...
Sep 28, 2022
Healthwatch Portsmouth Advisory Board Meeting
21 June 2022 6pm – 8pm – Committee Room B, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2AL
Jun 15, 2022


Healthwatch Portsmouth Manager receives Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Award (Health) 2022
Healthwatch Portsmouth announces that Siobhain McCurrach, Manager of Healthwatch Portsmouth received the Inspirational Women of...
Mar 14, 2022


Updated guidance on GP appointments
Guidance on the phased easing of COVID-19 restrictions continues to be issued by government, in line with the Coronavirus roadmap out of...
May 26, 2021


Healthwatch Portsmouth Board meeting in public 23rd June 2021
The next Healthwatch Portsmouth Board meeting in public will be held on Wednesday 23rd June 2021 2pm – 4pm Unfortunately, due to the...
May 21, 2021


Face Equality Week
It’s Face Equality Week, a time to celebrate visible differences. This week we’re raising awareness of what needs to change so everyone...
May 17, 2021


Dementia Action Week
This year, Dementia Action Week is 17-23 May which is being Led by Alzheimer’s Society. Dementia Action Week is a national event that...
May 17, 2021


New Government guidance for Primary Care Services
Government rules on social distancing has now changed from 17 May. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Primary Care Services in...
May 16, 2021


COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy
All women of childbearing age must read this guide before they go for vaccination. The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines available in the...
May 9, 2021


Healthwatch Portsmouth is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week in Portsmouth
This year the theme is Nature and how connecting with the natural world can support good mental health. Today marks the launch of Mental...
May 9, 2021


This week Healthwatch Portsmouth is supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week
This week is Dying Matters Awareness week, which gives us all a chance to come together and open up the conversation around death, dying...
May 9, 2021
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