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National Safeguarding Adults Week 2020 – Prevention and Safeguarding in Local Communities
Today’s theme is Prevention and Safeguarding in Local Communities What do we mean by adult safeguarding? Living a life that is free from...
Nov 16, 2020


Healthwatch Portsmouth Board meeting 17th December 2020
The Healthwatch Portsmouth Board meeting in public took place on Thursday 17th December (online) 2pm – 4pm The meeting in public was...
Nov 13, 2020


New anti-viral treatment for COVID-19
A new COVID anti-viral drug was launched last week Covid: Pfizer says antiviral pill 89% effective in high risk cases – BBC News
Nov 12, 2020


Care Quality Commission: State of Care report October 2021
Care Quality Commission State of Care report 2021 State of Care report Key points The impact of the pandemic on many who use health and...
Nov 11, 2020


Self-Care Week 2020
Self Care Week 2020 will be taking place on the 16th - 22nd November, and is an annual national awareness week that focuses on...
Nov 11, 2020


Updated Guidance for the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable
On 31 October, the Prime Minister announced new national restrictions to help control the spread of COVID-19. In addition to this the...
Nov 5, 2020


Coronavirus survey results
Coronavirus has had a big impact on how we all live, work, travel and interact. To understand the local impact, Portsmouth City Council...
Nov 3, 2020


Three Tier Approach to COVID restrictions – effective from 14.10.10
Portsmouth is in the (Tier One: medium) alert category for England under COVID restrictions This means that: Meeting friends and family...
Oct 14, 2020


Updated guidance on shielding from COVID-19 for the clinically extremely vulnerable
Updated advice on shielding: 13 October Healthwatch England has updated its information sheet on shielding to reflect the new Government...
Oct 14, 2020


World Mental Health Day 10 October 2020
The global pandemic has resulted in increased need for mental health support as people are struggling with stress, anxiety, health and...
Oct 10, 2020


Wake up to Homelessness
The numbers of people sleeping rough are on the rise, and with winter approaching and Covid-19 rising, it’s more urgent than ever to...
Oct 10, 2020


Are you eligible for a free Flu Vaccination?
The flu vaccination is available every year on the NHS to help protect adults and children at risk from flu and its complications. It’s...
Oct 7, 2020


COVID-19: Government guidance - new restrictions to reduce risk to health
The government has announced new measures to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. These include: Face coverings must be worn by shop...
Sep 28, 2020


Portsmouth Hospitals Update
Click on the links for an update from Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust PHUT-September-Stakeholder-update You'll find updates on:...
Sep 28, 2020


NHS COVID-19 contact tracing App for smart phones available today
Today the NHS's COVID-19 contact tracing app is available for anyone over 16 yrs old in England and Wales who has a smart phone to...
Sep 24, 2020


Portsmouth Wheelchair Service User Forum 15th Sept 2020
Healthwatch Portsmouth attended the Portsmouth Wheelchair User Forum meeting to hear what people had to say about the new service that...
Sep 15, 2020


Healthwatch Portsmouth Board meeting 17th December 2020
The Healthwatch Portsmouth Board meeting in public took place on Thursday 17th December (online) 2pm – 4pm The Agenda for the meeting can...
Jan 13, 2020
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