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Nov 16, 2020

National Safeguarding Adults Week 2020 – Prevention and Safeguarding in Local Communities

Today’s theme is Prevention and Safeguarding in Local Communities What do we mean by adult safeguarding? Living a life that is free from...

Healthwatch Portsmouth Board meeting 17th December 2020

Nov 13, 2020

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Healthwatch Portsmouth Board meeting 17th December 2020

The Healthwatch Portsmouth Board meeting in public took place on Thursday 17th December (online) 2pm – 4pm The meeting in public was...

Nov 12, 2020

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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

Care Quality Commission: State of Care report October 2021

Nov 11, 2020

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Care Quality Commission: State of Care report October 2021

Care Quality Commission State of Care report 2021 State of Care report Key points The impact of the pandemic on many who use health and...

Nov 11, 2020

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Self-Care Week 2020

Self Care Week 2020 will be taking place on the 16th - 22nd November, and is an annual national awareness week that focuses on...

Updated Guidance for the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable

Nov 5, 2020

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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 3, 2020

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Coronavirus survey results

Coronavirus has had a big impact on how we all live, work, travel and interact. To understand the local impact, Portsmouth City Council...

Three Tier Approach to COVID restrictions – effective from 14.10.10

Oct 13, 2020

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Three Tier Approach to COVID restrictions – effective from 14.10.10

Portsmouth is in the (Tier One: medium) alert category for England under COVID restrictions This means that: Meeting friends and family...

Updated guidance on shielding from COVID-19 for the clinically extremely vulnerable

Oct 13, 2020

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Updated guidance on shielding from COVID-19 for the clinically extremely vulnerable

Updated advice on shielding: 13 October Healthwatch England has updated its information sheet on shielding to reflect the new Government...

Oct 9, 2020

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World Mental Health Day 10 October 2020

The global pandemic has resulted in increased need for mental health support as people are struggling with stress, anxiety, health and...

Oct 9, 2020

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Wake up to Homelessness

The numbers of people sleeping rough are on the rise, and with winter approaching and Covid-19 rising, it’s more urgent than ever to...

Are you eligible for a free Flu Vaccination?

Oct 6, 2020

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Are you eligible for a free Flu Vaccination?

The flu vaccination is available every year on the NHS to help protect adults and children at risk from flu and its complications. It’s...

COVID-19: Government guidance - new restrictions to reduce risk to health

Sep 27, 2020

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COVID-19: Government guidance - new restrictions to reduce risk to health

The government has announced new measures to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. These include: Face coverings must be worn by shop...

Sep 27, 2020

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Portsmouth Hospitals Update

Click on the links for an update from Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust PHUT-September-Stakeholder-update You'll find updates on:...

NHS COVID-19 contact tracing App for smart phones available today

Sep 23, 2020

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NHS COVID-19 contact tracing App for smart phones available today

Today the NHS's COVID-19 contact tracing app is available for anyone over 16 yrs old in England and Wales who has a smart phone to...

Portsmouth Wheelchair Service User Forum 15th Sept 2020

Sep 15, 2020

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Portsmouth Wheelchair Service User Forum 15th Sept 2020

Healthwatch Portsmouth attended the Portsmouth Wheelchair User Forum meeting to hear what people had to say about the new service that...

Jan 13, 2020

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Healthwatch Portsmouth Board meeting 17th December 2020

The Healthwatch Portsmouth Board meeting in public took place on Thursday 17th December (online) 2pm – 4pm The Agenda for the meeting can...