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In this report, we captured detailed feedback from 1,534 children and young people (CYP) and 125 parents and carers in Portsmouth. A child sitting on the ground with his head down hugging himself Our study highlights experiences, preferences, and insights into local service improvements. Local feedback echoes national and local data, confirming escalating levels of anxiety, depression and eating disorders in school aged children and young adults. We have summarised data th

On 14th March 2025, Healthwatch Portsmouth and Healthwatch Hampshire visited the emergency department at Queen Alexandra Hospital. We observed patient experience, reviewed accessibility and communication, and identified practical improvements. After our visit, we have submitted our recommendations to Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHUT). PHUT replied with actions taken, work underway, and areas for further review.  As a result, our recommendations have contributed

Read the full report here: Summerlee Unit Understanding the Summerlee Unit We visited the Summerlee Unit on 30 September 2025. The Summerlee Unit is an inpatient facility located on the First Floor of Harry Sotnick House in Portsmouth. This unit plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation of patients. The Enter and View Programme Enter and view visits is a Healthwatch programme. It allows trained members of a local Healthwatch team to enter and examine care services in practic

Healthwatch Portsmouth Advisory Board meeting in public

Healthwatch Portsmouth Managers' Report Read below in the link the Healthwatch Portsmouth Managers' report that was presented to the Advisory Board meeting at Buckland Community Centre on 17th September 2025. Recognition of Volunteer Efforts We were also very proud to display the award that Healthwatch Portsmouth Advisory Board members received from HIVE Portsmouth. This award acknowledges their volunteering time and effort in supporting the work of Healthwatch Portsmouth. HW

Health inequalities throughout Portsmouth have been identified based on community-based research.

We welcome you to attend our next public meeting!

Find out about our workplan priorities.

Healthwatch Portsmouth carried out an Enter and View visit to Jubilee House in 2025

Read our report findings on the NHS Pharmacy First scheme

Read our Annual Report which summarises our activity and impact April 24 - March 25

Apologies to those attempting to join our June Advisory Board meeting online

Read the Manager Report March 2025 to see how we've been making a difference in Portsmouth

Healthwatch Portsmouth carried out an Enter and View visit to follow up on previous recommendations

Agenda and supporting information presented at yesterday's HWP Advisory Board meeting on 5 December 2024.

Find out what you think is needed to push for positive change within the NHS

Healthwatch England has responded to the Care Quality Commission's assessment of the state of health and social care in England

information provided to the Healthwatch Portsmouth Advisory Board meeting 25.09.24

First report has been published with 10 recommendations.

Read about the findings and recommendations of the Accessible Information Standard Project