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Last chance to book your flu and COVID vaccinations before Christmas

Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, 60% of those eligible have received their COVID-19 vaccination since October this year.

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Local NHS services getting busier - Six steps to stay well this winter

Your local NHS is seeing an increase in demand now that we are entering the colder, winter months. GP practices are experiencing an increase in calls and hospital admissions are rising as the number of people suffering with seasonal illnesses increases

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South East Temporary Staffing Collaborative wins coveted HSJ award

We are thrilled to announce that the South East Temporary Staffing Collaborative has won the award for Data Driven Transformation of the Year at the 2024 HSJ Awards – the annual initiative which shares success stories across the health and social care sector, creating a collaborative platform to help inspire and shape the future of the NHS.

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Pregnant women are urged to take up the offer of vaccinations before the winter

Pregnant women across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being urged to get their COVID-19, flu, RSV and whooping cough vaccinations ahead of winter.

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Looking after your mind and body this self-care week - top tips from local NHS professionals

Self-Care Week takes place this year from 18-24 November. It is the annual UK-wide awareness week that focuses on establishing support for self-care across communities, families and generations. The theme for this year is mind and body.

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World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week - why we should only take antibiotics when we really need them

GP practices, dental practices, pharmacies, urgent treatment centres, hospitals, primary schools and early years providers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are highlighting the importance of reducing the use of antibiotics where appropriate to ensure they work when we really need them.

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GP appointments freed up as more than 100,000 patients are seen by community pharmacists

More than 100,000 people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have used services offered by community pharmacists since December 2023 which has freed up many GP appointments.

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First community 'Keeping You Well' events for people with learning disabilities and autism begin

Last week we hosted the first of our community events for people with learning disabilities or autism, and their carers and families. One event was held in Landport Community Centre in Portsmouth, while the other took place in the Riverside Centre on the Isle of Wight.

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NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight signs Armed Forces Covenant

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support all those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, and ensuring they are treated fairly.

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Southampton GP Practice signs 20-year lease

The NHS has helped a GP practice in Southampton renew its lease after partners feared it may have to close due to delays in approving the rental amount meeting value for money criteria.

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