NHS News

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.

From Wednesday 1 October, all GP practices across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will provide their online consultations from 8.00am to 6.30pm. Online GP consultations offer a convenient way for patients to contact their GP practice.

This year we will be holding our Annual General Meeting online at 2.45pm – 3.30pm on Wednesday 24 September.

This World Suicide Prevention Day, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight are proud to stand alongside Cruse Bereavement Support in encouraging open, honest conversations about suicide.

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.

Musculoskeletal conditions account for 30% of all GP appointments and many patients are now able to make an appointment directly with a First Contact Physiotherapist at their local GP practice.

The rollout of the winter flu vaccination campaign to protect some of the most vulnerable people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight begins next week. The NHS 10-year health plan, which was published recently, commits to a shift from sickness to prevention and the local vaccination campaign will continue to play an important part in protecting as many vulnerable people as possible before winter viruses start to spread.

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is encouraging residents to choose the right NHS service to get the care they need in the right place, first time this August bank holiday.

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight and Portsmouth City Council are proud to announce that The Portsmouth Neurodiversity Service has been shortlisted for the Early Intervention and Prevention for Children, Young People and Families Award at the prestigious 2025 HSJ Awards.

Our GP practices are now home to Learning Disability Care Coordinators who work with patients with learning difficulties and their families to ensure they have the access they need to local services.