Events
helpful reminder to the public to keep social distance for those now un-shielding
As people who are considered to be clinically extremely vulnerable emerge from having shielded since the end of March a charity has launched on Monday 3rd August a badge using a symbol that it is hoping will be adopted by other charities supporting people with long term conditions. Lymphoma Action wants charities to develop bespoke badges with the social distancing image for people with long term conditions to wear […]
Dental services in Portsmouth – long term contracts
July ’20 NHS England update: plans to finalise long term dental contracts in Portsmouth:
NHS England (NHSE) have received and evaluated bids for contracts to provide general dental services in the city and following this process have identified preferred bidders. There has been a delay in awarding the contracts due to managing the response to Covid-19 but we are now continuing the process and aim to award contracts by the […]
Positive Minds drop-in centre to re-open Monday 3rd August
Positive Minds in Portsmouth is due to re-open its doors on Monday 3rd August. Please phone 023 9282 4795 for opening times before you go in case they need to change to adapt to local and national guidance during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic
You can find them at: 22 Middle Street, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 4BG
Positive Minds is open for Portsmouth residents who are living through low mood, anxiety, […]
Healthwatch England survey – hospital discharge during COVID-19
Hospital Discharge Survey – Healthwatch England our survey on Hospital Discharge
Healthwatch England say that this is one of the areas where we have seen the biggest and swiftest change to normal procedure due to the covid-19 pandemic, which is why it’s so important that we understand how these changes have worked for people ahead of any decision to retain this new way of doing things. Please take […]
Shielding update July and August changes
Updated advice on shielding
The Government announced that the advice for people who are shielding because of COVID-19 will be relaxed in two phases.
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From 6 July those shielding will be able to spend time outdoors in a group of up to 6 people including those outside of their household, while maintaining social distancing.Those who are shielding and live alone or are single parents with children will also be able […]