Portsmouth Clinical Commissioning Group
Portsmouth NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is responsible for commissioning a wide range of NHS services for people who live and work in the city of Portsmouth. The CCG aims to work with organisations providing care to ensure that city residents get the highest quality care possible.
We are clinically-led, and have close relationships with our members – the GP practices serving patients across Portsmouth.
We work alongside Portsmouth City Council to improve and integrate NHS and social care services through the Health and Care Portsmouth programme.
Major milestone reached as 2m COVID-19 vaccines delivered across Hampshire and Isle of Wight
A major milestone has been reached in the local delivery of the COVID-19 vaccination programme with 2 million jabs delivered across Hampshire and the Isle...View More
NHS service to help patients with Long COVID
Local NHS providers (Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Solent NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust) have a number of clinics across Hampshire...View More
Young people encouraged not to let stigma stop them from accessing mental health support
Children and young people are reminded not to suffer in silence when it comes to their mental health. Anxiety or stress is currently the top...View More
Help shape the women’s health strategy
The Department of Health and Social Care are seeking your views to help inform the development of the government’s women’s health strategy. The consultation aims...View More
Mental Health Investment Standard 2019/20
All clinical commissioning groups must plan to achieve the Mental Health Investment Standard in 2019/20, and they must spend greater than or equal to the...View More
Positive Minds is back open for face to face support from today
Positive Minds is a partnership between Portsmouth CCG, Solent NHS Trust and Solent Mind, the local mental health charity. The mental health support service is...View More
The future of Guildhall Walk Healthcare Centre
Portsmouth NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has confirmed that the contract to provide primary care services through the Guildhall Walk Healthcare Centre will not...View More
Hearings for the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Stage 2 Review
The hearings for the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Stage 2 Review will begin at 10:30 on Thursday 4 March 2021. They shall start with...View More
More people invited to come forward and book their COVID-19 vaccination
Solent NHS Trust, who provide COVID-19 vaccines at the four large-scale vaccination centres across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, are encouraging people aged...View More
Ensuring all eligible people have the opportunity to be vaccinated
In just two months, the health service has vaccinated more than 10 million people, visited 10,000 care homes and issued over six million invitations...View More
Events
Due to COVID-19, a lot of events are on hold, but we'll publish details here as and when they become available.View More
Your Health
If you feel ill or have had an accident, it can be difficult to know which NHS service to use and when. Though A&E might seem the easiest choice, it should only be used in an emergency. We have developed a handy guide to help you choose the right service for you.
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If you want to lose weight, eat better or move more, now's the perfect time to turn ... things around. Try our simple swaps and tips for getting on track and staying there - visit http://nhs.uk/better-health
📣Anyone aged 18+ can walk-in at Cosham Fire Station on Friday 30 July from 12-6pm ... to receive their 1st or 2nd (if it's been 8 weeks since 1st dose) #CovidVaccination - no booking required! 💙
More info: https://buff.ly/2WifTbQ
@HantsIOW_fire @QAHospitalNews
Can you help to improve mental health services in Portsmouth? Working with people ... with lived experience, carers, professionals and anyone else with an interest is vital to help shape services. Virtual events are taking place to share ideas💭
https://healthandcare.portsmouth.gov.uk/get-involved/community-mental-health-framework
Eating a healthy, nutritious diet is especially important if you’re planning a ... pregnancy. Your baby needs the right balance of nutrients to grow and develop (even after they’re born). #ReadyforPregnancy
Find out more here: https://what0-18.nhs.uk/pregnant-women/ready-for-pregnancy
Download and share a free guide produced by your local NHS to help you choose the ... right service and stay well this summer ☀️ https://bit.ly/3i31E3n
#readyforsummer #choosetherightservice
If you need urgent care, make sure you think 111 first.
NHS 111 will be able to ... assess you and, if you should need it, book you a time slot at A&E to make sure you can be seen safely. https://111.nhs.uk #HelpUsHelpYou
Anyone 18+ can get their #CovidVaccine at @Pompey Fratton Park this weekend!
Walk in... between 12 and 6pm on Sunday 25 July - no appointment necessary.
Get your first or second dose of AstraZeneca or Pfizer (if it's been 8 weeks since first dose) @SolentNHSTrust @portsmouthtoday
Making to-do lists and breaking bigger tasks into more manageable chunks can help to ... lower your stress levels. For more tips on managing stress visit #EveryMindMatters: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/stress/
We need to reach everyone in our communities to communicate why it's important to get... the COVID-19 vaccination, and want your help!
We are particularly looking to recruit Community Champions from diverse communities across the city.
Find out more: http://ow.ly/AbQ750FzClU.
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to all those over 18. Don't delay in booking ... your appointment. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/
To keep us all safe, please remember that the following still applies when working at... or visiting QA:
1️⃣ wear a mask or face covering 😷
2️⃣ wash your hands
3️⃣ keep a distance ↔️
4️⃣ be #Covid_19 safe
5️⃣ visiting restrictions are in place
Thank you 🙏
https://bit.ly/2UqkPuD
The sun is shining and there are high temperatures again today ☀️
It's important... to stay safe this summer - wear sun cream, stay hydrated, and check in on older people and others who may find it difficult to keep cool.
Find more advice here: http://ow.ly/FD3R50FyFIV
The second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine helps to provide longer-term protection.
... It’s important to keep your vaccination appointment when it is offered to you. http://nhs.uk/CovidVaccine
If yr a #GP, #Healthcare Professional or #PracticeManager in #Kent, #Medway or ... #Portsmouth, @kooth_plc is running free national webinars on the services we offer. These are taking place in August 2021. Sign up is via Eventbrite. 👇👇https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-kooth-plc-webinars-for-healthcare-professionals-tickets-160202868091
If you’ve had a cough for three weeks or more and it isn’t COVID-19, it could be ... a sign of cancer.
It’s probably nothing serious, but if it is cancer, finding it early makes it more treatable. Your NHS is here to see you, safely. Contact your GP practice.
Anyone aged 18 years or over can get their COVID-19 vaccinations now.
Walk-in ... clinics are available at:
• St James' Hospital, Locksway Road
• Goldchem Pharmacy, Albert Road
• Laly's Pharmacy, Guildhall Walk
Check timings and details at: https://www.hampshiresouthamptonandisleofwightccg.nhs.uk/your-health/latest-information-on-covid-19/covid-19-vaccination-programme/walk-in-clinics-near-you
Getting good sleep is really important for your mental wellbeing. Visit ... #EveryMindMatters for useful tips on improving your sleep
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/
Kooth is hosting a free webinar tomorrow 6-7pm to show parents & carers how its ... online wellbeing and counselling service can support young people (11-18) in Portsmouth. Register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discover-kooth-parent-carer-information-sessions-tickets-154234606861
Everyone aged 18 or over can now get the Covid-19 vaccine. Book an appointment online... or by calling 119.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine/
When you think you need A&E, just think 111 first. They will help you right away.... And if you need urgent care, they will book you in to be seen quickly and safely: https://111.nhs.uk/