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Support for survivors of domestic abuse
New Government Emergency Alerts System - A Safety Update for Domestic Abuse Survivors On Sunday 23rd April the Government are testing an...
Mar 29, 2023


Last chance to have your say: PHUT strategy 2023-28
The survey that Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust is running currently closes on Friday. The survey asks for your input on what you...
Mar 29, 2023


What Matters Most to You '23-24
Thank you to all those Portsmouth residents who spent their time in completing our recent survey on what matters most to you. It will...
Mar 24, 2023


HWP Manager's Rep to March Board
Read here the Healthwatch Portsmouth Manager's report to the Advisory Board meeting 16th March 2023. Report provides an update on our...
Mar 22, 2023




New Men's Social Group - Paulsgrove area
A new men's group has just started up in Paulsgrove. All men are welcome to pop in for a chat, take part in activities, and discuss...
Mar 3, 2023


Tell us what's most important to you in health and social care
Take part in our Healthwatch Portsmouth priorities for 2023-24 survey https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/WhatMatterstoYouInPortsmouth/...
Feb 21, 2023


NHS Trusts slow to use Accessible Information Standard
It’s been nearly a year since Healthwatch England launched the Your Care, Your Way campaign to highlight that everyone should receive...
Feb 21, 2023


North Harbour Medical Group closure end of March '23
Healthwatch Portsmouth has been raising the patient voice since December regarding access to primary care in high level planning...
Feb 17, 2023


Healthwatch Portsmouth Advisory Board Meeting
Our next meeting of the Healthwatch Portsmouth Advisory Board meeting takes place on Thursday 16th March 2023 4pm-6pm at the Omega...
Feb 9, 2023


Service Directory Change
Healthwatch Portsmouth have a new website, and the Service Directory will now be available via the Services Directory at Hive Portsmouth....
Feb 1, 2023


We're hiring !
Healthwatch Portsmouth is looking for its next Digital Engagement Officer to help us reach even more people and amplify the local...
Jan 20, 2023


Age 25 + ? New Portsmouth social group launching 23rd Jan '23
NEW Social Group for People with Disabilities aged 25 Years and Older Come along to the launch of the Abilities for Life. Abilities for...
Jan 18, 2023


Save £££ if you have to pay for more than 12 prescriptions in a year
You can save money if you use at least 12 individual prescriptions a year by paying for a pre-payment certificate (PPC). If you buy a 12...
Jan 18, 2023


Access to Dental Care in Portsmouth
What to do if you have not had an acknowledgement of your Expression Of Interest to join a practice If three months have passed since...
Jan 18, 2023

Our priorities
We have updated our priorities for 2022 -2023 As the independent consumer champion of health and social care services in Portsmouth, we...
Dec 8, 2022

Independent Living Newsletter
This week’s Independent Living Newsletter has the following articles. IDPWD – 3rd December Represent the 22% Inclusive is eco-friendly...
Dec 1, 2022

Invitation to join NICE voluntary and community sector forum
Invitation to join NICE voluntary and community sector forum On behalf of Victoria Thomas, Head of Public Involvement at NICE Help make a...
Nov 29, 2022

Independent Living Newsletter
This week’s Independent Living Newsletter are looking at the following topics. Belinda Schwehr on social care When The Time Comes Access...
Nov 24, 2022


Moving house, or changing your name? You’ll need to tell your GP surgery.
Any significant changes to your name or address means your GP will need to be updated. You can now do this online, to find out more,...
Nov 22, 2022
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