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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

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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

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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

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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.

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We must do all we can to combat health inequalities

Following the events in the US and news here about the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on people from Black, Asian, and Ethnic Minority communities, our Healthwatch England National Director, Imelda Redmond has responded.

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Community partners - be our 'Eyes and Ears' during this challenging time

NHS and social care staff are doing everything they can to keep us well during this crisis, but there might be things that can be improved.

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Hampshire County Council launch new helpline - Hantshelp4vulnerable

The helpline is available to provide information and advice, as well as practical support to frail or vulnerable Hampshire residents.

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Community pharmacies opening times in Hampshire

As the UK responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, community pharmacies in Hampshire are working hard.

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Hampshire leaflets

Information leaflets from local Hampshire councils.

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What you said about in-patient wards in Hampshire

We spoke to patients on hospital wards to seek their views on how their felt during their stay.

17 January 2020

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Engagement Report now available on Orchard Close Residential Care Home

Read our report and hear what service users, families and their carers said about Orchard House.

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Our Long Term Plan

We asked people in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Isle of Wight what they felt was important to them in terms of their health and care.