Healthwatch Hampshire | Your spotlight on health and social care services

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Call NHS 111 first - for advice on which service to use

If you need NHS help and aren't sure where to go, call 111 first for advice. They can now book appointments for you with A and E rather than waiting in the waiting room, so always think 111 first.

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Coronavirus updates

The NHS and Government websites provide reliable, updated sources of information about all aspects of Coronavirus, so for the latest on restrictions, symptoms, testing or the vaccine roll out nationally, visit here: www.gov.uk/coronavirus. For local Hampshire and Isle of Wight updates on the vaccination roll out visit our News Page - below.

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Latest Coronavirus vaccination information

The Coronavirus vaccine programme is being rolled out across the County. Find out the latest about the roll out here. Do not contact the NHS to book a vaccine, they will contact you when it's your turn to be vaccinated.

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Support for carers – vital sources of support and information for unpaid carers

We have collated useful resources and information to help support those caring for relatives and loved ones at home.

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We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services.

We are here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put your views at the heart of care.

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News and views

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Covid-19 vaccine update for Hampshire

More than 547,000 COVID-19 vaccines have now been delivered to communities as the highly successful roll-out of the vaccination programme continues across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Yes, excellent, very efficient – told when it was going to happen, and it happened when they said it would – my family was told.

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Latest reports and publications

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Healthwatch England Annual Report 2019 - 2020

Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support...

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Almost 200 people tell us their experiences of caring during Covid-19

16 December 2020

The results of our survey of unpaid carers revealed many issues faced...

Advice and information

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week (1-7 March)

We are supporting Eating Disorder week which is taking place 1-7 March 2021. Beat is hosting the campaign to create a future where people experiencing binge eating disorder are met with understanding and compassion.

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How to register with a GP or family doctor

It's important to register with your GP to make sure you get the appropriate health and care support. It's particularly important to be registered if you plan to receive the coronavirus vaccine, or if you are an unpaid carer.

3 February 2021

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New domestic violence campaign - just ask for Ani

19 January 2021

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