It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our former Chair of Healthwatch Southampton, Harry Dymond MBE. Harry was Chair of Healthwatch Southampton since its start in 2012, having been the Chair of the two predecessor organisations Southampton Involvement Network (LINK) and the Patient and Public Involvement Forum (PPIF). He had extensive […]
On 25th Jan 2025 Solent GP Surgery will be hosting a Diabetes Day, alongside a range of partners including Solent Connects. A special event to support and empower people living with diabetes. As well as providing advice and information for community members about Diabetes. There will be opportunities for community members to speak with other […]
Healthwatch Southampton and Unpaid Carers Support Southampton would like to find out more about what support male carers in Southampton would like to be available to them. We would like to hear from male unpaid carers living in the SO14-SO19 areas of the city. Please take 5 minutes to complete this short survey by 31st […]
This festive season, isolation and loneliness can hit harder for many. Did you know @VolResponders offer a free Check In and Chat service? A friendly volunteer is just a call away to provide a listening ear, whether it’s a one-off chat or regular support for up to 18 weeks. Available 7 days a week, including […]
Information from https://www.ageuk.org.uk/southampton/our-services/meal-delivery-service/ About the service The Wellbeing Checks with Meals service has been specifically created for older people living in Southampton, delivering a hot freshly prepared meal by our own experienced and dedicated team. The meals are produced locally by an external team of chefs, dietitans and nutritionists, using sustainably sourced ingredients and supporting […]
Meals on Wheels UK map has been launched this week by a team at Bristol university – this online map is completely free to use and is designed to help individuals and professionals across the UK easily find Meals on Wheels services. Maybe worth sharing on local Healthwatch social media and sharing with local public […]
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. Details of local pharmacies can also be found by scanning the code […]
Southampton City Council has launched a City Plan survey to gather views to look at what it’s like to live, work and visit Southampton and an opportunity to put your views forward on what matters most for the city: https://southamptoncitycouncil.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/CitySurvey2024
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight would like to understand your experiences and views on how we can improve our Autism and ADHD assessment services. Please help us by completing the survey if you are: • Individuals considering, are in the process of, or have received an Autism and/or ADHD assessment outcome • Family/carers/others supporting […]
Healthwatch Southampton have produced a guide to help residents of Southampton find an NHS dentist. If you are looking for an NHS dentist in Southampton and are not sure which practice is taking on new patients, have a look at our guide or alternatively use the Find a Dentist Tool on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist. […]
