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GPs to start capping appointments
The British Medical Association has announced on 1 August 2024 that GPs will start capping appointments.
Aug 7, 2024


Portsmouth dental practice closures
Two dentists in Portsmouth have gone into administration
Jul 25, 2024


Covid 19 Inquiry first report published
First report has been published with 10 recommendations.
Jul 20, 2024


New accessibility report unveils crucial findings and recommendations for improved Health and Social Care communication
Read about the findings and recommendations of the Accessible Information Standard Project
Jul 16, 2024




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
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