Hot off the Press! – We are pleased to share the great news that Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch will no longer be abolished. The government has recognised the unique value and contribution of a local independent patient voice and will amend the Health Bill that is currently making its way through Parliament.
Medicine Safety Week 2026 Understanding side effects of medicines 2–3pm, Wednesday 4 November 2026 Join Rebecca Henry, Advanced Mental Health Pharmacist, for an informative session designed to help patients and carers understand medicine side effects, recognise when to seek advice, and use medicines safely. If you are a patient, you can ask: What is this […]
A Bridge to Support was developed by Rethink Refresh Ltd as a follow-up to previous Healthwatch Southampton engagement into the support available to young carers as they move towards adulthood and adult services. Over a one-month period, the project gathered the views of young carers and young adult carers who had experienced, or were approaching, […]
Are you blind or partially sighted and living in England? RNIB wants to hear about your experiences of accessing healthcare information and communications. This could include appointment letters, test results, medication information, messages from healthcare services and digital services such as the NHS App. Whether your experiences have been positive, challenging or mixed, your feedback […]
All eligible young people can now book their free first or second MenB vaccination online through the NHS National Booking Service (NBS). When the one-off programme launched in July, only eligible 17 and 18-year-olds could book online through the NBS. All other eligible young people heading to university or starting at certain further education colleges […]
Southampton Kingsland Pharmacy 76 St Mary’s Street, Southampton, SO14 1NY 02380 225199 14:00-17:00 Southampton Tesco Pharmacy Tebourba Way, Millbrook, Southampton, SO16 4QE 03456 779626 10:00-16:00
We want to hear from you! Share your experiences, ideas and challenges to help shape better support and smoother transitions for Young Carers. Your voice. Your experiences. Real change. MEETING OPTIONS ☕ Refreshments and payment is available for participation £ 1:1 MEETINGS Have a private conversation to share your experiences in a safe and supportive […]
Take at a look at our newsletter for updates about the work the team have been doing over the last few months: Newsletter – June 2026
Healthwatch Southampton would like share our newly developed booklet – Travelling to Hospital Appointments in Southampton: A guide for patients and carers. This unique booklet will give patients and carers the information they need all in one place, to help people access support and to feel confident about travelling to hospital. It is available online as well as a printed version for community venues, health locations and libraries. Please contact us if you would like to request a printed copy of […]
The pharmacies listed below should be open as shown. The details are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change. You are advised to contact the pharmacy before attending to ensure they are open and have the medication you require. Boots the Chemists – Above Bar Street 19-29 Above Bar Street, Southampton, […]
