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As we celebrate half a million people in Hampshire and Isle of Wight getting their COVID booster, health leaders share plea for those eligible yet to get vaccinated to book now and help save lives
Hardworking and dedicated teams from GP practices, community pharmacies, roving clinics and hospital hubs across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are celebrating the delivery of over half a million doses of the autumn COVID booster vaccine to eligible residents.

Successful trial could see extra support for GP practice teams
Following a successful trial, the Island is now looking to recruit more clinicians to a new role that gives patients better access to health services in their local GP practice.
Call for communities to keep COVID jab appointments as one in ten slots in Hampshire and Isle of Wight not attended in just one week
People in Hampshire and Isle of Wight are urged to keep their COVID vaccination appointment or rearrange in advance wherever possible after figures have shown more than 3,750 slots were missed in the second week of October alone.

An extra 250,000 vital tests, scans and checks available across Hampshire
People across Hampshire will see improved access to help diagnose life-threatening conditions such as cancer and heart problems faster, thanks to new funding for community diagnostic centres
GP’s advice on what to do if your child falls ill over half-term
Parents and carers are being urged to plan ahead for the fast-approaching half-term holiday so they are fully prepared if their child becomes ill.

Call to get boosted this autumn
Following a rise in COVID and flu levels locally, health leaders issue plea for people to help NHS services by taking steps to protect themselves such as getting vaccinated when invited.

Successful start to seasonal booster campaign
More than 200,000 people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have already received their autumn COVID booster ahead of this winter.

Basingstoke’s Health Hub begins to rollout autumn booster COVID vaccinations
The Health Hub in Basingstoke’s Festival Place has begun delivering the autumn COVID boosters to those over 50 and those with weakened immune systems.
SurgeryPod helps patients to take greater control over their health
GP practices across south east Hampshire have a new resource in their efforts to improve their services to patients – a SurgeryPod.
Information about your local health services on the day of the State Funeral of Her Late Majesty The Queen
The NHS is here for you if you need us on bank holiday Monday (September 19).