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Healthwatch Portsmouth has published an early insight report exploring how trans and non-binary people experience GP services in the city. This study was undertaken to address the significant health inequalities faced by trans and non-binary people nationally which include systemic administrative barriers and disparity between patient experiences and organisational awareness. By exploring these issues locally, the report provides the evidence base needed to bridge the divide

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board have issued the following statement: We are very saddened by the news of the meningitis outbreak in Canterbury and the subsequent deaths, and are monitoring the situation closely along with our partners. The UK Health Security Agency is providing regular updates here. GPs across the country will today be advised to prescribe antibiotics to anyone who visited Club Chemistry between 5 and 7 March and to University of Kent studen

Please find a copy of the HWP Manager's report that was presented at last nights Healthwatch Portsmouth Advisory Board meeting at Spark Community Space. Healthwatch staff and board members at the Advisory Board meeting It was a pleasure to welcome back Professor David Croisdale-Appleby to the Healthwatch Portsmouth Board Meeting. We had a lively discussion with David, and heard a little about the future of the independent patient voice. At our upcoming meeting on 17 June, you