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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 20, 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


Healthwatch Portsmouth Board Meeting 5th December 2022
You are invited to attend the Healthwatch Portsmouth Board Meeting in public taking place on Monday 5th December 2.00pm -4.00pm This...
Nov 15, 2022


Self-Care Week 14th – 20th November
The theme this year is “Exercise Self Care for Life” Self Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on establishing...
Nov 15, 2022


Portsmouth Board Meeting
The Healthwatch Portsmouth Board Meeting in public is taking place on Monday 5th December 2.00pm - 4.00pm This meeting will be taking...
Nov 15, 2022


Football and The Community
We are very pleased to be in the latest Portsmouth Football and the Community pamphlet and on the website. Please do share.. Portsmouth...
Nov 14, 2022


Elective Care Surgery Waiting Times Survey Results
We are pleased to publish the report from the Waiting Times Project’ Background The Involving People Project brings together four local...
Nov 14, 2022


Community Funding Opportunities
Two new funding opportunities are available for local services in Portsmouth. The Portsmouth Community Lottery is Now Open for...
Nov 14, 2022


Cost of Living Support & Advice
Portsmouth City Council have gathered together services who can help with the cost of living, click the link below to access the page....
Nov 14, 2022
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