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World Breastfeeding Week – 1 – 7 August 2021

Healthwatch Hampshire is supporting World Breastfeeding Week which aims to raise awareness of how breastfeeding is linked to the survival, health and wellbeing of women, children and nations.

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World Hepatitis Day – July 28 – Why Hepatitis can’t wait

Today is World Hepatitis Day and with 1.4 million deaths per year from Hep B and C, it’s important to understand more about this virus and to take action.

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Listening can save lives and help prevent suicide

People’s mental health has never been more at the forefront than now which is why we are supporting The Samaritans campaign – Talk to us, We Listen.

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Support and advice to help you stay well this summer

Your local NHS has put together some useful information to help support you in staying well as we head into the summer holidays.

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Have your say on proposed changes to public health services in Hampshire

Hampshire County Council is seeking residents’ and stakeholders’ views on proposals to make changes to some Public Health services – the closing date is Monday 9 August 2021.

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Stay Connected during Love Your Lungs Week (21 – 27 June)

For people with existing lung conditions, the pandemic has intensified health concerns and worries and with many people having to stay at home for their own health, this worry has been coupled with isolation and loneliness.

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Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust introduces a digital hub for patients

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has taken another leap forward in using technology to improve the delivery of healthcare services, after launching a secure, online digital portal for patients to manage their hospital appointments.

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Talking about mental health – Men’s Health Week (June 14 – 21)

The recent lockdowns have had a profound effect on people’s mental health and wellbeing and as we come out of it there are many anxieties and worries. The theme for Men’s Health Week is “How do we move forward?”

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Share your story during Diabetes Week (14 - 20 June 2021)

This week is Diabetes Awareness week, and Diabetes UK is encouraging those that have been affected by diabetes to share their stories using #DiabetesStories to their social media profiles.

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Almost two million vaccines delivered across Hampshire

The successful roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccination programme continues with more than 1.87 million vaccines have delivered across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to date.

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New online counselling service now available to support young people across Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight

A new service has been launched to support the wellbeing of young people across Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight.

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Opt-out of GP Patient Data Collection – extended until September 2021

A project which allows patients to opt out of having details of their GP medical records shared for health research and planning has been extended, meaning patients now have until September to opt out.