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Wessex Cancer Trust launches ActionMan
Wessex Cancer Trust, a charity that supports thousands of people living with cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight, has...
Apr 29, 2021


Helping People Cope with the Impact of COVID
There is now a free online CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) package designed to help people cope with impact of Covid-19 ....
Apr 28, 2021


Which COVID-19 test is right for you?
Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable...
Apr 20, 2021


Upcoming engagement workshops
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System is looking at developing a digital system across the area which offers GP...
Apr 19, 2021


Portsmouth’s asymptomatic test site relocation
Portsmouth’s asymptomatic test site has now moved from the Guildhall to Somerstown Central. This service ensures that anyone in...
Apr 19, 2021


May Bank Holidays 2021 Pharmacy Opening Hours: Portsmouth
The pharmacies listed in the attachment below should be open as shown. The details are correct at the time of publishing but are subject...
Apr 18, 2021


Healthwatch Portsmouth contract: transfer of service provider.
On 31st March 2021 the service provider contract that supports Healthwatch Portsmouth will transfer from Help and Care to The Advocacy...
Mar 26, 2021


HWP Chairperson issues apology
The Healthwatch Portsmouth Chairperson, Roger Batterbury has issued an apology (below) today in relation to words he chose to use in an...
Mar 26, 2021


COVID-19 impact report: a summary of one year’s feedback to Healthwatch Portsmouth
Here is a summary report of feedback we have received from Portsmouth residents about the impact that COVID-19 has had on their lives.
Mar 25, 2021


Coronavirus: Day of reflection to mark one year since first lockdown
A national day of reflection is being planned to mark one year since the first coronavirus lockdown. It will take place on Tuesday 23...
Mar 22, 2021


Encouraging Innovation Grant
HIVE Portsmouth have been successful in securing £100,000 to deliver the ‘Encouraging Innovation Fund. With the support of the National...
Mar 19, 2021


Investing in Communities
Energise Me and Sport England are launching a new Investing in Communities project. The project will support groups aims to reduce...
Mar 19, 2021


Solent Recovery College: Mental Health & Money Management
The Mental Health and Money Management digital course will be held on Wednesday 5th May 2021 at 11am – 12.30pm. Once safe to do so they...
Mar 17, 2021


COVID Update: Care Home Visiting Guidance
The Government has published new Guidance on care home visiting. It acknowledges that “welcoming anyone into care homes from the...
Mar 3, 2021


Eating Disorder Week 2021
We are supporting Eating Disorder week which is taking place 1-7 March 2021. Beat is hosting the campaign to create a future where people...
Mar 1, 2021


Make Every Contact Count training
Healthwatch Portsmouth Volunteers, Board members and staff attended ‘Make Every Contact Count’ (MECC) training in November 2019. We are...
Feb 25, 2021


Vaccinating unpaid carers
If you look after someone older or clinically vulnerable who couldn’t cope without your help you could be eligible for the Covid-19...
Feb 23, 2021


Healthwatch Portsmouth and Help & Care has won the Investors in Volunteers award!
We are delighted to share the amazing news that Healthwatch Portsmouth alongside Help & Care has achieved the Investors in Volunteers...
Feb 23, 2021


Maternity services at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust go digital to transform care
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) has changed the way it delivers maternity care for women across Portsmouth and South East...
Feb 23, 2021


HWPO Board Meeting 11th September 2021
Please find the Agenda below for the next Healthwatch Portsmouth Board meeting in public. Agenda HWP Board Meeting 11th September 2021...
Feb 19, 2021
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