Join us for a mental health awareness session that will also shine a light on the experiences of people from ethnic minority backgrounds. On the day you will have the opportunity to hear about: Saturday 1st November 2025 10am-2pm Immaculate Conception Hall, Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 3SB Free African Caribbean lunch! This event is open […]
Flu and COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for those who are eligible from Wednesday 1 October. From 1 October, COVID-19 vaccinations will be available for those aged 75 and over, care home residents, and adults and children aged six months and over who have a weakened immune system. […]
Healthwatch Southampton(HWS) would like to recognise and thank Lesley Gilder for her contribution to the work of HWS over the past 12 years Lesley began volunteering in 2012 as a public member of the Local Involvement Network (S – Link) sitting on the committee. When local Healthwatch started in 2013 Lesley transferred to continue her […]
NHS services across England have seen vast increases in the number of people who have been referred to specialist services related to Autism and/or ADHD. The capacity the NHS has to provide these services does not meet the current demand. The need for these services is very high and waiting times are too long. When […]
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 Chemists19-29 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DX 02380 333983 08:00-19:00 […]
Come along to a Community Wellbeing Day on Saturday 7 September from 10am – 2.30pm at Chamberlayne Leisure Centre. Take part in a host of activities. Learn a new skill, pamper yourself and try your luck in a raffle where you could win anything from vouchers to days out. The Grand Prize: A 23/24 First […]
Come and meet Healthwatch Southampton on Saturday 12th July at the Mela Festival 2025 in Hoglands Park. We would love to hear your feedback about local health and social care services!
The government is today (24 April 2025) calling for men of all ages to come forward and feed into England’s first ever men’s health strategy. The 12-week call for evidence will gather vital insights from the public, health and social care professionals, academics and employers so the government can properly consider how to prevent and tackle the […]
Falls and Frailty: Understanding and Preventing Falls in Later Life – a guide to frailty, falls, and hospital care for older adults and their families. Please join us for an online public talk on 19 June from 6:00 – 7:00 pm This talk will explore the connection between falls and frailty in later life, with […]
Healthwatch Southampton will be joining the Unpaid Carers Service in Southampton’s on Friday 13 June from 10 -12am at Portswood Church (SO17 2FY) to meet with carers who want to find out more information about respite options Unpaid Carers Support, Social Care in Action, Carefree and Healthwatch Southampton will all be there to talk to […]
