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Healthwatch Portsmouth Manager receives Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Award (Health) 2022
Healthwatch Portsmouth announces that Siobhain McCurrach, Manager of Healthwatch Portsmouth received the Inspirational Women of...
Mar 14, 2022


Updated guidance on GP appointments
Guidance on the phased easing of COVID-19 restrictions continues to be issued by government, in line with the Coronavirus roadmap out of...
May 27, 2021


Healthwatch Portsmouth Board meeting in public 23rd June 2021
The next Healthwatch Portsmouth Board meeting in public will be held on Wednesday 23rd June 2021 2pm – 4pm Unfortunately, due to the...
May 21, 2021


Face Equality Week
It’s Face Equality Week, a time to celebrate visible differences. This week we’re raising awareness of what needs to change so everyone...
May 18, 2021


Dementia Action Week
This year, Dementia Action Week is 17-23 May which is being Led by Alzheimer’s Society. Dementia Action Week is a national event that...
May 18, 2021


New Government guidance for Primary Care Services
Government rules on social distancing has now changed from 17 May. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Primary Care Services in...
May 17, 2021


COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy
All women of childbearing age must read this guide before they go for vaccination. The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines available in the...
May 10, 2021


Healthwatch Portsmouth is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week in Portsmouth
This year the theme is Nature and how connecting with the natural world can support good mental health. Today marks the launch of Mental...
May 10, 2021


This week Healthwatch Portsmouth is supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week
This week is Dying Matters Awareness week, which gives us all a chance to come together and open up the conversation around death, dying...
May 10, 2021


Local mental health support service back open for booked appointments
PositiveMinds, the mental health support service based in central Portsmouth, has been delivering fantastic online support over the past...
May 5, 2021


We are supporting Deaf Awareness week 2021
Deaf Awareness Week is an annual event which aims to raise awareness of Deafness and hearing loss, which is faced by 1 in 6 people in the...
May 4, 2021


Wessex Cancer Trust launches ActionMan
Wessex Cancer Trust, a charity that supports thousands of people living with cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight, has...
Apr 30, 2021


Helping People Cope with the Impact of COVID
There is now a free online CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) package designed to help people cope with impact of Covid-19 ....
Apr 29, 2021


Which COVID-19 test is right for you?
Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable...
Apr 21, 2021


Upcoming engagement workshops
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System is looking at developing a digital system across the area which offers GP...
Apr 20, 2021


Portsmouth’s asymptomatic test site relocation
Portsmouth’s asymptomatic test site has now moved from the Guildhall to Somerstown Central. This service ensures that anyone in...
Apr 20, 2021


May Bank Holidays 2021 Pharmacy Opening Hours: Portsmouth
The pharmacies listed in the attachment below should be open as shown. The details are correct at the time of publishing but are subject...
Apr 19, 2021


Healthwatch Portsmouth contract: transfer of service provider.
On 31st March 2021 the service provider contract that supports Healthwatch Portsmouth will transfer from Help and Care to The Advocacy...
Mar 26, 2021


HWP Chairperson issues apology
The Healthwatch Portsmouth Chairperson, Roger Batterbury has issued an apology (below) today in relation to words he chose to use in an...
Mar 26, 2021


COVID-19 impact report: a summary of one year’s feedback to Healthwatch Portsmouth
Here is a summary report of feedback we have received from Portsmouth residents about the impact that COVID-19 has had on their lives.
Mar 25, 2021
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