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NHS Spring Covid Vaccinations now open
Find out if you're eligible for your NHS Spring Covid Vaccination
Apr 4


Covid 19 Inquiry first report published
First report has been published with 10 recommendations.
Jul 20, 2024


Are you eligible for a free lateral flow test from a pharmacy?
Find out if you're eligible for a free lateral flow test device.
Nov 17, 2023


NHS rolling out children's flu vaccines from September
The NHS will be offering flu vaccinations to children from September
Aug 23, 2023


Covid-19 autumn booster 2023
Find out if you're eligible for a Covid vaccination this autumn and how to get it.
Aug 10, 2023


New Covid variant 2023
As of 31st July, a new variant called Eris was classified. Eris is a strain of Omicron. According to the ZOE Health Study, the five most...
Aug 9, 2023


Spring COVID-19 booster vaccine to be offered
Spring booster vaccines now available if you're 75 years or older, a resident in a care home or immune compromised.
Apr 19, 2023


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


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


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


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


Coronavirus: Day of reflection to mark one year since first lockdown
A national day of reflection is being planned to mark one year since the first coronavirus lockdown. It will take place on Tuesday 23...
Mar 22, 2021


Vaccinating unpaid carers
If you look after someone older or clinically vulnerable who couldn’t cope without your help you could be eligible for the Covid-19...
Feb 23, 2021


Local NHS urges people to wait for their covid-19 vaccination invitation letter
COVID-19 Vaccination programme update Feb 21 The Covid vaccination programme is now well underway and the NHS is delighted that people...
Jan 25, 2021


National Lockdown starts Tuesday 5th January: ‘ Stay at Home’ advice issued
Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. Find out what you can and cannot do. Following on from the announcement from the...
Jan 5, 2021


GPs across Portsmouth, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight now giving give the Covid-19 vaccine.
As the Covid-19 vaccination programme starts to expand, GP surgeries across the area are now starting to administer the vaccine to...
Dec 18, 2020


QA Hospital hubs starting to administer the Coronavirus Vaccination
Portsmouth Hospital is one of the 50 hubs who will be administrating the Coronavirus Vaccination People aged 80 and over as well as care...
Dec 8, 2020


New anti-viral treatment for COVID-19
A new COVID anti-viral drug was launched last week Covid: Pfizer says antiviral pill 89% effective in high risk cases – BBC News
Nov 12, 2020


Updated Guidance for the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable
On 31 October, the Prime Minister announced new national restrictions to help control the spread of COVID-19. In addition to this the...
Nov 5, 2020
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