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. To make things easier, we have created an NHS dentist availability guide and a map showing NHS dental practices across Portsmouth. The map also includes nearby bus routes to help you plan your journey. A dentist working on his patient NHS dentist availability in Por

We often get inquiries on how to travel to the hospital, or whether their travel costs can be reimbersed. We have raised this issue to Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust (PHUT). PHUT listened to patients' feedback and agreed to make reimbursement guidance more explicit and accessible. Now, PHUT's Communications Team have updated the information on their website with clear, simple guidance, including where to go (e.g. Cashiers Office) and what patients need to know. Who'

We carried out a survey earlier this year called What Matters Most to You 2026/27. The aim of this survey is to understand which health and care services are most important to local residents and to ensure that future work is shaped by what people say matters most. Thank you to the 442 people who filled in our survey! You have helped us decide which areas of work we should focus on over the next 12 months to improve health and social care in your area. Here is a quick snapsho