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34,000 additional urgent dental care appointments for Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is urging patients to make use of newly-available urgent dental appointments if they need them this winter.
Supporting Young Minds: The role of a young people’s mental health and wellbeing coach in GP practices
Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, GP practices are offering more ways than ever for people to access the right help from the right professional at the right time. One of the vital new roles supporting this approach is the Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach.
Local NHS, teams up with Saints Foundation, City Council and voluntary sector to support Southampton’s ageing population
Older residents in Southampton are being given support to access local services while staying socially and physically active, thanks to a new partnership.
Help your family stay well this half term
As October half term approaches, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is reminding parents and carers that their local pharmacy is a great place to go for quick, expert advice on minor illnesses such as coughs, colds and sore throats.
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight tops the national league table for COVID-19 vaccination uptake this Autumn
Over 109,000 people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have received their COVID-19 vaccination since the campaign launched on 1 October, putting us first in the country for vaccination uptake.
Digital Care Coordinators are supporting those who are digitally excluded to use the NHS app across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Our GP practices are now home to Digital Care Coordinators who help patients get set up online and on the NHS app. They can help patients install and use digital tools such as the NHS app and help them navigate the many features that are available.
Stay well this winter by getting your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
Flu and COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available across the Isle of Wight for those who are eligible from Wednesday 1 October.
GP practices across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to extend routine online appointments from 1 October
From Wednesday 1 October, all GP practices across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will provide their routine online consultations from 8.00am to 6.30pm. Online GP consultations offer a convenient way for patients to contact their GP practice.
Neighbourhood health model implemented in Portsmouth
Portsmouth has been selected to join the first wave of the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP) which will reshape how care is delivered in our communities. The NNHIP is a bold, new initiative from NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care. It will help local areas to deliver neighbourhood health systems that will better meet the needs of local people.
Know Your Numbers Week returns – How a routine check at 26 years old saved Anna’s life
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight are encouraging residents to check their blood pressure as part of this year’s ‘Know Your Numbers Week’ campaign, led by Blood Pressure UK. By supporting people to check and manage their blood pressure, the campaign supports the NHS 10-year plan’s commitment to focus on prevention and keeping people well in their communities.