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Stroke survivor takes on 52 marathons in a year to inspire others and raise funds for charity
Ten years ago, Martyn’s world changed forever. After suffering two consecutive strokes, the second nearly took his life and left him unable to walk and talk. With the support of NHS teams across Hampshire, Martyn has made a remarkable recovery and is now looking to give back and help others going through the same challenges.
There’s only four weeks left to receive your Spring COVID-19 vaccination
If you are worrying that you have left it too late to get your free Spring COVID-19 vaccination, then don’t. If you are eligible, you have up until 17 June to book in.
Social prescribing service now well established at GP practices across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, helping connect people with their local communities
Sometimes people visit their GP practice with health issues which have non-medical causes like loneliness, anxiety, debt and unemployment. In these cases, a medical prescription is often not the best solution
Pharmacies open across Hampshire and Isle of Wight this May bank holiday
Many pharmacies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will be open and ready to help over the May bank holiday weekend (Saturday 3 May – Monday 5 May 2025).
Save time and money: buy your hay fever treatments over the counter
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is encouraging the public to consider purchasing hay fever treatments, such as antihistamines, over the counter rather than requesting a GP prescription, as it can be a quicker and cheaper option for managing common allergies such as hay fever.
Pharmacy opening hours across Hampshire and Isle of Wight over Easter bank holiday weekend
Residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being reminded to check local pharmacy opening times ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend, as many pharmacies will have different opening hours.
66,000 people receive their Spring COVID vaccination in the first 10 days of the campaign
More than 66,000 people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have received their Spring COVID-19 vaccination in the first 10 days of the campaign.
Hop to the right NHS service this Easter: Help us help you
During the Easter Holidays, it’s important to know where to go if you or a family member becomes unwell.
Pharmacists see thousands of patients each month in GP practices and community pharmacies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Pharmacists across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are seeing and treating more patients than ever before. Clinical pharmacists are busy working within our GP practices and community pharmacists are treating more than 14,000 patients each month at our local pharmacies.
Spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
The rollout of the COVID-19 spring vaccination campaign to protect some of the most vulnerable people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight begins next week.