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Hampshire carers’ mental health is suffering during the pandemic, survey reveals

Those caring for relatives and family members at home have been telling us their experiences of caring during Covid-19. 82% have said that it has had a negative impact on their mental health, and more mental health support is needed for the future.

14 October 2020

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Wake up to Homelessness - World Homeless Day - Saturday 10 October

The numbers of people sleeping rough are on the rise, and with winter approaching and Covid-19 rising, it’s more urgent than ever to support the homeless.

Brand new scanner for Basingstoke Hospital

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has officially reopened their nuclear medicine department, part of the radiology service at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, complete with a brand new SPECT CT Scanner.

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Help inform evaluations of cancer services in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

If you’ve had a cancer diagnosis, the Macmillan Survivorship Research Group (MSRG) at the University of Southampton want to hear from you about your experiences.

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Revised visiting guidelines at Hampshire Hospitals maternity departments

Partners of women being cared for by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s maternity teams will be able to attend additional appointments from this week.

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Are you eligible for a free flu vaccine?

This year, the NHS is offering more people than ever a free flu vaccine. Read below to find out if you could be one of them.

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Support for Carers – we want to hear your stories about caring during Covid-19

Many people became unpaid carers overnight when lockdown was imposed, increasing their responsibilities to look after older, disabled or seriously ill loved ones and relatives instantly.

25 September 2020

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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

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

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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

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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

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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