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Southampton GP practices become first group to sign up to Smokefree pledge
Southampton Central Primary Care Network (PCN), a group of GP practices in the city, has become the first group of its kind to sign up to Action on Smoking and Health's NHS Smokefree Pledge.

Congratulations to ICB and PHU Healthcare support worker Chrissie Cowan who wins one of the first national HCSW CNO awards!
Chrissy Cowan (and her colleagues!) were absolutely thrilled to hear of her win at the ‘Healthcare Support Worker, Chief Nursing Officer’ (HCSW CNO) awards, as she has long been recognised as a champion and innovator as a Healthcare Support worker.

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in national spotlight for its diabetes prevention work
Efforts to combat Type 2 diabetes across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight were in the spotlight at a national conference.

Invitation to watch our Christmas carol service
Everyone is invited to join our Christmas Carol service at Winchester Cathedral.
New urgent care maternity app launches in Hampshire
The way pregnant people across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight access urgent care is transforming with a new urgent care maternity triage app.

Extended X-Ray opening times at Petersfield UTC having impact
Since 3 September 2022, patients needing an X-Ray at Petersfield Hospital’s Urgent Treatment Centre have been able to access them at the weekend thanks to extended opening times that are already having an impact.

Be like brave Ollie, protect your loved ones and get your vaccine! Read his inspiring story here.
It's not too late to get your Covid-19 vaccine or booster! We speak to Emma and her son Ollie, who have spoken to us on why getting vaccinated is so important this winter, even if you are nervous.

More than 50,000 COVID vaccines given at Festival Place this autumn
The Health Hub in Basingstoke’s Festival Place has now administered more than 50,000 COVID vaccines since September as part of the autumn booster programme.

World Antimicrobial Awareness week – why we should only take antibiotics when we really need them
Health experts 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.

How we can all exercise self-care for life
People across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to 'exercise self-care for life' as part of self-care week