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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

Since last December, Portsmouth Community Diagnostic Centre has been offering out-of-hours services, 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you don't know what is a Community Diagnostic Centre, Healthwatch Portsmouth is here to help and explain it to you. What is Community Diagnostic Centre Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) have been built to provide tests checks and scans faster and closer to home. They allow a patient to get an MRI, blood test, ultrasound all in a single visit

Healthwatch Portsmouth holds an Advisory Board meeting in public once every quarter. These meetings are aimed to help you h ear the latest updates in the health and social care sector, for you to ask questions, and share your concerns and ideas about what matters most in your community. Your voice helps shape health and care services in Portsmouth. If you don't want to miss these opportunities to make a difference , save the dates below now 👇 17th March 2026, 4pm-6pm - SPAR