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Covid-19: What to do when someone has died
Losing someone to Covid-19 is heart-breaking, but there is also a lot to think about when making arrangements. Here are some resources to help support people in managing the difficult task of losing someone to illness and Covid-19.
28 September 2020
Advice and Information
NHS Covid 19 App
The NHS Covid-19 App is now available
The NHS COVID-19 app has been launched to help notify users if they have come into contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19.
25 September 2020
News
Residential care survey being undertaken by Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council is looking into residential care in light of COVID-19 and asking people to take part in a survey.
23 September 2020
News
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Health services in Botley, Hedge End and surrounding areas
NHS West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is engaging with people living in the Botley, Hedge End, West End, Bursledon, Netley and Hamble-Le-Rice area about their local health and wellbeing services.
23 September 2020
News
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 have been carrying out in the county. The newsletter also features health news from around the county.
9 September 2020
Advice and Information
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Words Save Lives - Organ Donation Week 7 - 13 September
Did you know that organ donation has changed in some parts of the UK? ​
7 September 2020
News
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Know your numbers week - 7 - 13 September 2020
It's Know Your Numbers Week - 7 - 13 September 2020 - which encourages people to get their blood pressure tested. Many people have high blood pressure without knowing it which can cause other health problems.
4 September 2020
News
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World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10 - Take a Minute
Every year September 10 is dedicated as World Suicide Prevention Day to raise awareness of this issue which devastates families around the world. Over 800,000 people die by suicide annually, representing 1 person every 40 seconds.
4 September 2020
News
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Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
As part of this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month and World Alzheimer’s Day (21 September), we’re raising awareness about the myths and stigma of dementia.
4 September 2020
News
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How to get an NHS dental appointment during COVID-19
Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.
25 August 2020
Advice and Information
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How can you find an NHS dentist during COVID-19
Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.
25 August 2020
News
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Keeping families connected - good practice from outstanding care homes
During the COVID-19 pandemic there have been considerable challenges in Hampshire’s care homes, including how to keep families in touch with their relatives. This report highlights good practice.
19 August 2020
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