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Healthwatch Portsmouth Annual Report 23-24
We share the value that the public's voices bring to health and social care. Read about our work and the next steps we plan to take.
Jul 10, 2024

Advisory Board meeting date moved to 9 July 2024
Come along to our next Advisory Board meeting in public on 9 July.
May 30, 2024

We are inviting new Advisory Board members
We are looking for people to join our Advisory Board!
May 24, 2024

How would the changes to Fit Notes affect you?
Have your say on the proposed reform to fit notes
May 7, 2024

New pharmacy could open in Portsmouth
A proposal for a new pharmacy in Portsmouth has been submitted. Have your say.
May 3, 2024


Number of patients waiting for an autism or ADHD assessment at all time high
People in the UK currently face long wait times to be assessed for autism or ADHD.
Apr 11, 2024


People with Type 1 Diabetes to be offered artificial pancreas by NHS
Patients with type 1 diabetes to be offered an artificial pancreas as part of initiative by NHS.
Apr 4, 2024

Help with cost of living
Where to find support and advice if you're struggling with the cost of living
Apr 3, 2024


Let’s Talk About Prostate Cancer
March is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Find out if you're at risk and signs and symptoms to look out for.
Mar 11, 2024

Share your feedback to improve care in your community
Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England
Feb 29, 2024

Healthwatch Portsmouth Advisory Board meetings 2024/2025
Our next set of Advisory Board dates are out.
Feb 28, 2024

Thank you to everyone who completed our 'What Matters Most to You in Portsmouth 2024/2025' survey
Thank you to all who completed our survey! Find out what your top concerns for health and care in Portsmouth are.
Feb 23, 2024


Government's plan to increase NHS urgent dental appointments by 700,000 per year
The Government announces plan to increase urgent dental appointments in April 2025. Find out what that means for Portsmouth.
Feb 22, 2024


NHS Dental Recovery Plan
The Government have published a plan to recover NHS dentistry. The plan includes £200m of government funding with up to 2.5 million...
Feb 22, 2024


Martha's rule to be rolled out in NHS hospitals from April
Martha's rule to be rolled out in hospitals from April.
Feb 22, 2024


NHS Pharmacy First service launched
The new NHS service Pharmacy First launched in early 2024. Find out how you can get help with common conditions.
Feb 20, 2024

Dementia and Older Person's Event at Aspex Gallery
Come and speak to us at the Dementia and Older Person's Event on 5th March. The event is taking place from 1pm to 3pm at Aspex Gallery,...
Feb 20, 2024



The future of the Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust sites
Consultation is currently running about the future of the Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust sites. It closes on 17 March 2024. You can...
Jan 30, 2024
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