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NHS dentist availability in Portsmouth: where can I get treatment today?
Finding an NHS dentist in Portsmouth can be challenging. Due to high demand and staff shortage, you may find some NHS dentists in Portsmouth are not accepting new NHS patients or have long waiting lists currently. NHS dentist avalability in Portsmouth To save you some time, we have found the current NHS dentist availability in Portsmouth for you, along with the most efficient way to book appointments. Dentaid is offering NHS treatment today for emergency care only. Below are
Healthwatch Portsmouth
Apr 21
New GP Contract 2026: how it will improve your local GP practice experience
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
Healthwatch Portsmouth
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New NHS Dental Practice opening in late May – One Smile Dental's online registration is now open
Great news for Portsmouth residents - a new NHS dentist, One Smile Dental, is opening in late May. It's located near the Portsmouth & Southsea station. Image source: One Smile Dental 🦷 One Smile Dental 📍 Unit A, Chaucer House, Isambard Brunel Rd, Portsmouth PO1 2DR 📞 02393 234105 If you live in Portsmouth and are looking for an NHS dentist, register now to secure your place 👉 Online Registration with One Smile Dental Access to NHS dental care has been difficult for many p
Healthwatch Portsmouth
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Reports
Trans and non-binary people's experience of GP services in Portsmouth (early insight)
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
Healthwatch Portsmouth
Apr 1
Manager's report to HWP Advisory Board meeting 17.3.26 published
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
Healthwatch Portsmouth
Mar 18
Mental health experiences of children and young people in Portsmouth report
In this report, we captured detailed feedback from 1,534 children and young people (CYP) and 125 parents and carers in Portsmouth. A child sitting on the ground with his head down hugging himself Our study highlights experiences, preferences, and insights into local service improvements. Local feedback echoes national and local data, confirming escalating levels of anxiety, depression and eating disorders in school aged children and young adults. We have summarised data th
Healthwatch Portsmouth
Mar 16
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