Make the right choice when accessing local health services this winter
Winter is always an incredibly busy time for our local NHS services, and we are already seeing increased demands across our GP practices,...
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Aug 8, 2023
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 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
Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are...
Aug 2, 2023
Guidance if you need to make a complaint about an NHS service
Making a complaint can feel scary and daunting, and you might be wondering if it's worth the time and effort. However, if you have...
Aug 2, 2023
What does the NHS app do and how can it help me?
The NHS App can help you save time and have more control over your healthcare. If you have access to a smartphone or tablet, you can...
Aug 2, 2023
We are pleased to publish our report from our Waiting Times Project
We recently asked people waiting for hospital treatment or those who have recently had it to share their experiences with us. We are...
Aug 2, 2023
Report published: Waiting for Hospital Care, Frimley
We are pleased to share our findings from our recent survey, finding out the experiences of local people waiting for hospital treatment....
Aug 2, 2023
GP Access Survey: report now published
We are pleased to provide you with the latest report from Healthwatch Hampshire regarding access to GP led services. This project came...
Aug 1, 2023
Hampshire residents tell us what matters when it comes to health and social care services
We asked the public across Hampshire to tell us what matters most to them around health and social care issues as we come out of the...
Aug 1, 2023
Access & Identity - Registering with a GP
Healthwatch for Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton contacted 322 GP practices to ask what they required from...
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