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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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Enter and view visit to Westacre Care Home
We visited Westacre Nursing Home in Winchester on 16 July 2026. Westacre Nursing Home provides nursing care for older people and others with complex care needs, including people living with dementia and delirium. At the time of our visit, the home was supporting 42 residents and was focused on providing person-centred care in a safe and supportive environment. The Enter and View Programme Enter and View visits are part of Healthwatch Hampshire's statutory role. They allow
Healthwatch Hampshire
1 day ago
Understanding and Improving Men’s Health in Hampshire
Our engagement officer Sayda attended University of Winchester's Men’s Health Conference on Understanding and Improving Men’s Health in Hampshire. We were invited to join University of Winchester’s first Men’s Health Conference, “Understanding and Improving Men’s Health in Hampshire”, which took place last Friday. The event began with a keynote speech from Simon Bryant (Director of Public Health, Winchester City Council), highlighting the importance of a systems approach to
Healthwatch Hampshire
3 days ago
Manager's Report from September Advisory Board meeting
Read the Healthwatch Hampshire manager's report from the Advisory Board meeting on 9th September 2026.
Healthwatch Hampshire
Sep 10
Reports
Enter and view visit to Westacre Care Home
We visited Westacre Nursing Home in Winchester on 16 July 2026. Westacre Nursing Home provides nursing care for older people and others with complex care needs, including people living with dementia and delirium. At the time of our visit, the home was supporting 42 residents and was focused on providing person-centred care in a safe and supportive environment. The Enter and View Programme Enter and View visits are part of Healthwatch Hampshire's statutory role. They allow
Healthwatch Hampshire
1 day ago
Manager's Report from September Advisory Board meeting
Read the Healthwatch Hampshire manager's report from the Advisory Board meeting on 9th September 2026.
Healthwatch Hampshire
Sep 10
Discharge Lounge report
We have found that the Discharge Lounge at Queen Alexandra Hospital was managed by an experienced team and there was clear evidence of strong coordination to support patient flow and discharge arrangements. At the same time, the visit identified a number of opportunities to improve the environment, patient information, accessibility, and the overall waiting experience. A team from Healthwatch Portsmouth and Healthwatch Hampshire visited Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth to
Healthwatch Hampshire
Aug 19
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