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In recognition of Social Prescribing Day, Healthwatch Hampshire takes a closer look at the essential role social prescribers play in our local communities. Background The World Health Organisation defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Published in July 2025, the 10 Year Health Plan for England 1 describes the NHS as “hospital-centric, detached from communities and organises it’s care

NHS, Voluntary and Community Sector and local government partners across Hampshire are working together to create a Dementia Strategy. We want to make sure our plans are based on what matters most to people with dementia, unpaid carers, families, and professionals.   If you have experience of supporting people with dementia in either a professional or personal capacity, please share your views to help shape the future of dementia support and services in Hampshire.   Please al

In our recent What Matters Most survey , Young People made up the largest proportion of respondents! It is brilliant that young people engaged with this survey and made their voices heard. Children and Young People's Mental Health Services was the top priority for this age group, closely followed by Primary Care (including access to GP surgeries) and Cancer Care . Previous Youthwatch Projects In 2025, a group of Youthwatch volunteers worked with Healthwatch Hampshire to deli