The Department of Health and Social Care announced that NHS prescription charges will increase on 1 May 2024. Charges for prescriptions and prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) will increase by 2.59% (rounded to the nearest 5 pence) from 1 May 2024. Charges for wigs and fabric supports will increase by the same rate. A prescription will […]
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 visiting www.nhs.uk Christmas […]
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 […]
Our Future Health, the UK’s largest health research programme, has opened a clinic at Boots at Southampton’s Westquay retail park , for residents across Southampton and the wider Hampshire area, to take part. Blood donors can also volunteer via the NHSBT site on Coxford Road. Our Future Health will be the UK’s largest ever health […]
Nominations for election to the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Council of Governors are now open. Being a governor means you can: Play your part in shaping the future direction of our Trust and the services we provide to local communities Build your knowledge about what is going on in our hospitals and the […]
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 […]
Experts have joined forces for a webinar to support parents, carers and guardians of young people to make informed choices about the COVID-19 vaccine. This follows the Government’s announcement last month that the jab would be offered to all people between the ages of 12 to 15 – with parental, guardian or carer consent sought by healthcare […]
Experts have joined forces for a webinar to support parents, carers and guardians of young people to make informed choices about the COVID-19 vaccine. This follows the Government’s announcement last month that the jab would be offered to all people between the ages of 12 to 15 – with parental, guardian or carer consent sought by healthcare […]
