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NHS England has publsihed the Changes to the GP Contract in 2026/27 in March 2026. According to this report, their focus this year is GP capacity, supporting the shift from treatment to prevention, and enabling practices to prioritise clinically urgent needs. Six key changes for patients summarised by Healthwatch England 1. You should not be told to ‘call back tomorrow’ 2. Clinically urgent requests should get a same-day response 3. Online request systems should not cap reque

We are doing a research on Trans and Non-Binary people's experience with GP services in Portsmouth. Please complete our 4 minute survey using this link: Shaping Inclusive GP Services for Trans and Non-Binary People in Portsmouth What is the purpose of the study? The study explores how GP practices in Portsmouth support the inclusion and access of trans and non-binary people. The findings will help identify good practice and areas for improvement. Participant Information This

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

The British Medical Association has announced on 1 August 2024 that GPs will start capping appointments.

We've published our findings on how accessible GP surgeries in Portsmouth are.

Help us review and improve local GP Surgery websites in Portsmouth by filling out a quick survey.

During the Covid -19 pandemic, it became necessary for patients to find relevant information on their GP website. A survey was undertaken...

UPDATE: See the March 2021 follow up review here. Healthwatch Portsmouth is publishing today its report written in November of the review...