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Aug 16

News

Workplan priorities for 2024-2025

Find out about our workplan priorities.

Aug 7

News

GPs to start capping appointments

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

Jul 25

News

Portsmouth dental practice closures

Two dentists in Portsmouth have gone into administration

Jul 20

News

Covid 19 Inquiry first report published

First report has been published with 10 recommendations.

New accessibility report unveils crucial findings and recommendations for improved Health and Social Care communication

Jul 16

Reports

New accessibility report unveils crucial findings and recommendations for improved Health and Social Care communication

Read about the findings and recommendations of the Accessible Information Standard Project

Manager Report to June 2024 Board Meeting

Jul 12

Reports

Manager Report to June 2024 Board Meeting

Read the Manager Report June 2024.

Healthwatch Portsmouth Annual Report 23-24

Jul 10

News

Healthwatch Portsmouth Annual Report 23-24

We share the value that the public's voices bring to health and social care. Read about our work and the next steps we plan to take.

Advisory Board meeting date moved to 9 July 2024

May 30

News

Advisory Board meeting date moved to 9 July 2024

Come along to our next Advisory Board meeting in public on 9 July.

We are inviting new Advisory Board members

May 24

News

We are inviting new Advisory Board members

We are looking for people to join our Advisory Board!

How would the changes to Fit Notes affect you?

May 7

News

How would the changes to Fit Notes affect you?

Have your say on the proposed reform to fit notes

May 3

News

New pharmacy could open in Portsmouth

A proposal for a new pharmacy in Portsmouth has been submitted. Have your say.

Number of patients waiting for an autism or ADHD assessment at all time high

Apr 11

News

Number of patients waiting for an autism or ADHD assessment at all time high

People in the UK currently face long wait times to be assessed for autism or ADHD.

People with Type 1 Diabetes to be offered artificial pancreas by NHS

Apr 4

News

People with Type 1 Diabetes to be offered artificial pancreas by NHS

Patients with type 1 diabetes to be offered an artificial pancreas as part of initiative by NHS.

Apr 3

News

Help with cost of living

Where to find support and advice if you're struggling with the cost of living

Mar 11

Advice & information

Let’s Talk About Prostate Cancer

March is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Find out if you're at risk and signs and symptoms to look out for.

Share your feedback to improve care in your community

Feb 29

News

Share your feedback to improve care in your community

Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England

Healthwatch Portsmouth Advisory Board meetings 2024/2025

Feb 28

News

Healthwatch Portsmouth Advisory Board meetings 2024/2025

Our next set of Advisory Board dates are out.

Thank you to everyone who completed our 'What Matters Most to You in Portsmouth 2024/2025' survey

Feb 23

News

Thank you to everyone who completed our 'What Matters Most to You in Portsmouth 2024/2025' survey

Thank you to all who completed our survey! Find out what your top concerns for health and care in Portsmouth are.

Feb 22

News

NHS Dental Recovery Plan

The Government have published a plan to recover NHS dentistry. The plan includes £200m of government funding with up to 2.5 million...

Martha's rule to be rolled out in NHS hospitals from April

Feb 22

News

Martha's rule to be rolled out in NHS hospitals from April

Martha's rule to be rolled out in hospitals from April.