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News

Your chance to speak up for local government reorganisation

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a public consultation on councils in Hampshire’s proposals for unitary local government for our area. This consultation provides residents with an opportunity to share their views on the options currently under consideration. Here are the details of the options : https://www.closeenoughtobelocal.co.uk/our-proposal-five-unitary-councils How to respond You can respond by clicking the link below and fill in t

Healthwatch Hampshire

17 hours ago

34,000 additional urgent dental care appointments for residents

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is urging patients to make use of 34,000 newly-available urgent dental appointments across Hampshire if they need them this winter. People who need urgent dental appointments are likely to be in pain, including those suffering from infections or needing urgent repairs to a lost filling or crown. If you believe you need urgent dental care, please call 111 or use 111 online to to check your symptoms and access the right care. They can then dir

Healthwatch Hampshire

5 days ago

Safeguarding Adults Week 2025: act before abuse

It's National Safeguarding Adults Week this week, 17 – 21 November 2025. National Safeguarding Adults Week aims to raise awareness of important issues relating to the abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs. Types of abuse Physical abuse: Someone hurts your body. They might hit, push, or cause pain. Sexual abuse: Someone touches you or makes you do sexual things you do not want. Psychological abuse: Someone is unkind with words. They may shout, bully, scar

Healthwatch Hampshire

6 days ago

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Reports

Frimley New Hospital: What We Heard from Local Communities

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