Following the recent publication of The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England in April 2026, Healthwatch Southampton, we would like to hear from people who identify as women and non-binary people and transgender men. We want to hear from you if: You have lived experience of using women’s health services (e.g. for periods, gynaecology, maternity, childbirth, breast screening etc). You […]
Women’s Health event agenda These sessions are being held on Teams and will involve presentations followed by Q&A. To reserve your place or obtain more information about the sessions, please click here. Agenda Tuesday 15th October 9-10am – Women’s Sexual Health with Solent Sexual Health Team 10-11am – Perinatal Mental Health with Southern NHS […]
Doctors of the World UK (DOTW) is pleased to share GP access cards for NHS England, NHS Wales and NHS Scotland to encourage GP registration. It is crucial that GP practices do not turn people away if they lack proof of ID, address, or immigration status. People can also register if they do not know […]
Please click here for a document detailing which pharmacies will be open on the August 28th 2023 Bank Holiday across Southampton and Hampshire. A map of the pharmacies that will be open on the Bank Holidays has been created, anybody can access the map via the link below. Click Here to view map of Pharmacies […]
MyJourneySouthampton has a excellent directory of local walks across Southampton. Click here to find out more.
The BBC’s Tulip Mazumdar has reported on maternal health and the issues women face across the world. Here she reflects on her own experiences of pregnancy and baby loss. You never think it will happen to you. But then you’re sitting in scan room 9, you’re staring at your bright blue socks as you wriggle […]
I want to share the below opportunity for 13-20 year olds with you. We are looking for a diverse group of young people to share their thoughts, ideas & experiences with Solent NHS Trust to help improve their sexual health website (https://www.letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk/). We are running two workshops at Portsmouth Guildhall for up to 10 […]
A HAMPSHIRE nurse has received a top award after working 60-hour shifts during the pandemic. Lin Silvestri, who has been in the profession for half a century, was presented with the Chief Nursing Officer’s Silver Award in a surprise ceremony. Lin was 17 when she began her career at the Lord Mayor Treloar Orthopaedic Hospital […]
Why not check out the Health advice published by the Southampton City Council. Stay up to date by Clicking Here.
