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Call to return NHS and social care equipment that is no longer needed
The local NHS is asking patients and their families to return any unwanted care equipment this Christmas and New Year.
Your local pharmacies are here to help over the festive period – but don’t forget to order your repeat prescriptions
Dozens of pharmacies will stay open across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight over the festive period to continue to offer services and health advice. The Pharmacy First scheme also ensures that pharmacies can offer treatment and medication if needed.
Mental health professionals are here to help during the festive period
The Christmas and New Year period can be a stressful and difficult time for many and there are a number of mental health services available across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight that are available 24 hours a day to provide professional support for anyone who needs it.
Last chance to book your flu and COVID vaccinations before Christmas
Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, 60% of those eligible have received their COVID-19 vaccination since October this year.
Local NHS services getting busier - Six steps to stay well this winter
Your local NHS is seeing an increase in demand now that we are entering the colder, winter months. GP practices are experiencing an increase in calls and hospital admissions are rising as the number of people suffering with seasonal illnesses increases
South East Temporary Staffing Collaborative wins coveted HSJ award
We are thrilled to announce that the South East Temporary Staffing Collaborative has won the award for Data Driven Transformation of the Year at the 2024 HSJ Awards – the annual initiative which shares success stories across the health and social care sector, creating a collaborative platform to help inspire and shape the future of the NHS.
Pregnant women are urged to take up the offer of vaccinations before the winter
Pregnant women across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being urged to get their COVID-19, flu, RSV and whooping cough vaccinations ahead of winter.
Looking after your mind and body this self-care week - top tips from local NHS professionals
Self-Care Week takes place this year from 18-24 November. It is the annual UK-wide awareness week that focuses on establishing support for self-care across communities, families and generations. The theme for this year is mind and body.
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week - why we should only take antibiotics when we really need them
GP practices, dental practices, pharmacies, urgent treatment centres, hospitals, primary schools and early years providers 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.
GP appointments freed up as more than 100,000 patients are seen by community pharmacists
More than 100,000 people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have used services offered by community pharmacists since December 2023 which has freed up many GP appointments.