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Here you will find the latest information on health and social care, plus reports by Healthwatch Hampshire and others.
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December dates released for dental additional hours scheme
Some dental practices are part of a scheme offering NHS dentistry sessions to patients who need extra treatment after receiving urgent dental care. The scheme also provides routine check-ups for care home residents, looked after children and clinically vulnerable patients who require dental assessment/treatment to enable them to receive medical or surgical care. Please look at the eligibility criteria for more details. The additional hours scheme is an NHS service offered
Healthwatch Hampshire
2 days ago


Young people take action on vaping
Two proactive young Youthwatch volunteer recognised the impact that vaping was having on their peers and wanted to take action. They developed a series of questions to explore how much young people understood about the risks and dangers of vaping, and to gather ideas on how to improve the information and advice available to them. The survey was distributed to all high schools and sixth form colleges in Hampshire via email and was also promoted on social media. It opened on
Healthwatch Hampshire
4 days ago


Christmas pharmacy opening times
Pharmacy opening times can vary on bank holidays. Check out the times across Hampshire during the Christmas period. The pharmacies listed on the PDF should be open as shown. The details are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change. There is also a map showing the open pharmacies. You are advised to contact the pharmacy before attending to ensure they are open and have the medication you require.
Healthwatch Hampshire
5 days ago
Reports


Young people take action on vaping
Two proactive young Youthwatch volunteer recognised the impact that vaping was having on their peers and wanted to take action. They developed a series of questions to explore how much young people understood about the risks and dangers of vaping, and to gather ideas on how to improve the information and advice available to them. The survey was distributed to all high schools and sixth form colleges in Hampshire via email and was also promoted on social media. It opened on
Healthwatch Hampshire
4 days ago


Frimley New Hospital: What We Heard from Local CommunitiesÂ
Frimley Park Hospital is seeking a location to develop a new hospital and anticipates relocating to a different site. The Frimley New Hospital Programme will be looking to engage with the local community about proposals for the hospital. Before this engagement work happens, they asked local Healthwatch teams to speak with community groups who work with people often face barriers to health and care. The aim was to understand how to make future engagement accessible, respectful
Healthwatch Hampshire
Nov 12


Integrated Care Board responds to wheelchair service users questions
In March this year, Healthwatch Hampshire released our independent wheelchair service feedback report for Hampshire, IOW and Southampton...
Healthwatch Hampshire
Oct 1, 2024
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