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10 Reasons you should tell your GP you are caring for someone at home
Many people care for loved ones or relatives at home and might not realise that it’s important to tell your GP If you find yourself in...
Aug 8, 2023


Using video consultations within the health service - translated advice
With more and more health and care services offering online and video consultations instead of face-to-face appointments, it's important...
Aug 8, 2023


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. Register with a GP It's important...
Aug 8, 2023


Ask for Ani
Domestic violence campaign- if you are experiencing domestic violence and need urgent help just ask for Ani The Government have launched...
Aug 8, 2023


Mental health support information and advice for Hampshire
Mental health affects all of us at some point in our lives but there are plenty of sources of advice support and information. We have...
Aug 8, 2023


Support for carers – vital sources of support and information for unpaid carers
Many people are carers for older, disabled or seriously ill friends and relatives. Juggling intense caring responsibilities with work and...
Aug 3, 2023


How to communicate better with people with hearing loss
Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively when talking to someone with hearing loss. Did you know? There are 12...
Aug 3, 2023


Live Self Care for Life​
There are lots of benefits to practicing self care. Tips, advice and guidance on self care, and how to ‘live’ self care for a happier,...
Aug 3, 2023


Coping with family pressures – advice and information
There are many ways a family can feel pressure. From money matters to relationships, our article below offers various places of help and...
Aug 3, 2023


Coping with loneliness and isolation – support, information and guidance
For those living alone sometimes loneliness and isolation can become unbearable and have an impact on their mental and physical health....
Aug 3, 2023


Keeping safe and well in the community – advice and guidance
There are many ways in which vulnerable adults can suffer or be taken advantage of so we have collated this guide to keeping safe and...
Aug 3, 2023


Sign up for the Healthwatch Hampshire Newsletter
Sign up for our Healthwatch Hampshire newsletter to receive a quarterly email newsletter highlighting all of the work and projects we...
Aug 3, 2023


Top tips for using virtual health and care services
Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care...
Aug 3, 2023


How to get the most out of your GP appointment
We know from our conversations with the public that some patients feel nervous during appointments when talking to the doctor about their...
Aug 3, 2023


Connect to Support Hampshire
Connect to Support Hampshire is a website for adults in Hampshire. Its aim is to help you stay independent and to manage your own care....
Aug 3, 2023


Tips to help you get the most out of your dental appointment
We've put together some top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. 1. Prepare for your appointment Have you...
Aug 3, 2023


Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Safeguarding is protecting an adult’s right to live and work in an environment which is safe, free from abuse and neglect. Hampshire’s...
Aug 3, 2023


Family Information and Service Hub
Hantsweb provides you with information about what is going on in your area, details on how to access services, organisations and...
Aug 3, 2023


Carer Support and Dementia Service
The Hampshire Carer Support and Dementia Advice Service is provided by Andover Mind. Provides information and advice about dementia and...
Aug 3, 2023


End of life support for you and your family
End of life care aims to support you to have the best possible quality of life, independence and control over your care. Support should...
Aug 3, 2023
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