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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.
1 October 2020
News
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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
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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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Support for carers – vital sources of support and information for unpaid carers
Many people have become carers for older, disabled or seriously ill friends and relatives as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and are juggling new intense caring responsibilities with work and other life challenges. Here are some useful resources.
25 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
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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