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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a public consultation on Portsmouth City Council’s proposals for unitary local government for our area. This consultation provides residents with an opportunity to share their views on the options currently under consideration. Here are the details of the options : https://www.closeenoughtobelocal.co.uk/our-proposal-five-unitary-councils Portsmouth City Council asked to be excluded from the Local Governme

It's National Safeguarding Adults Week this week, 17 – 21 November 2025. National Safeguarding Adults Week aims to raise awareness of important issues relating to the abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs. Types of abuse Physical abuse:  Someone hurts your body. They might hit, push, or cause pain. Sexual abuse:  Someone touches you or makes you do sexual things you do not want. Psychological abuse:  Someone is unkind with words. They may shout, bully, scare

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is taking out a survey to explore your experiences with the NHS App. They need your help to understand and overcome the barriers that might prevent patients from accessing the app's benefits. Your insights will directly contribute to making digital health services more accessible and user-friendly for everyone. Who is it for? This survey is for Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents who are interested in responding. I