Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter, to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from these viruses. 

Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight work is already underway to deliver progress towards the Government's 10-Year Health Plan for England, such as through one-stop-shop local health centres and the introduction of Dora, an artificial intelligent telephone assistant helping to bring down waits for cataract surgery.

Many practices within Hampshire and Isle of Wight are participating in a flexible commissioning scheme, which offers extra NHS dentistry sessions for patients who require additional treatment after receiving care for an urgent dental need. The scheme will also provide routine check-ups for specific patient cohorts. Patients do not need to be known to, or associated with, the practice to access these sessions.

There are many factors that affect weight and weight loss, and across the NHS there is different help available depending on the level of support you require, to help you in your weight loss journey.

Did you know that GP practices offer a wide range of specialist roles, alongside GPs, to ensure you get the right help as soon as possible? 

The It Takes A Team campaign aims to raise awareness of the range of different specialist roles available in GP practices.

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