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.
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
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
Stage 2 Review into Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
In February 2020, NHS Improvement published an Investigation Report, written by Nigel Pascoe QC in relation to Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. The Report...View More
Increased mental wellbeing support for young people
Young people in Portsmouth now have access to a free, digital mental health service. The Kooth online counselling and emotional wellbeing service has been...View More
Local NHS urges people to wait for their covid-19 vaccination invitation letter
The Covid vaccination programme is now well underway in Hampshire and the NHS is delighted that people have already been able to receive the jab....View More
The NHS urges people with liver conditions to get their flu vaccine
The NHS in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are urging people with liver disease to take up the offer of having their free flu...View More
Open letter to residents from local NHS leaders in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Leaders across the NHS in Hampshire and Isle of Wight have called on the public to support the NHS by staying safe and using the...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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The Department of Health and Social Care are seeking your views on proposed changes ... to the Mental Health Act. The consultation closes on Wednesday 21 April.
Find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reforming-the-mental-health-act
Are you due to get your COVID-19 vaccine during Ramadan & worried about whether ... this is ok? The British Islamic Medical Association have some useful advice: https://britishima.org/operation-vaccination/hub/statements/#FAST
We are deeply saddened to hear that HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has ... passed away.
On behalf of colleagues across the NHS, we’d like to send our condolences to the @RoyalFamily during this difficult time.
Booked for an #endoscopy and worried about attending? Watch this short animation on ... what to expect and why it’s important to attend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl_PcKMxcBo
#HelpUsHelpYou
April is #StressAwarenessMonth and a great time to try #EveryMindMatters' tips for ... coping with stress.
Follow the link for expert advice on taking care of your mental health: http://nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/stress/
Healthy Start vouchers have now increased to £4.25 per week. If you or your partner ... receive benefits and are currently expecting or have a child under 4, you may qualify. You also qualify if you’re pregnant and under 18. Find out more: http://www.healthystart.nhs.uk
Some GP services will be available this #Easter. If you have a health concern, ... contact your GP practice or use the NHS 111 online service for quick health advice. https://111.nhs.uk
Pharmacies may be closed or have different opening times over bank holidays. Find out... when local pharmacies are open over Easter: https://www.england.nhs.uk/south-east/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2021/03/Hampshire-Pharmacy-Opening-Times-Easter-BH-2021.pdf
#prostatecancer affects 1 in 4 men from Black African, Caribbean and Black British ... communities. Alongside @NHS_WCA, @DorsetREC we are asking what men need to know about prostate cancer. You can get #involved here https://tinyurl.com/y8vd4nnr
If you have an urgent health concern, then think 111 first. NHS 111 will direct you ... to the most appropriate service to use and can even book you a timeslot at A&E. http://nhs.uk/111
When a stroke strikes Act F.A.S.T.
Check their Face, Arms and Speech. If you notice... any single one of these signs, it's Time to call 999 #ActFAST
If you've given birth in Portsmouth, Southampton, Hampshire or the Isle of Wight over... the last 2 years, the local maternity system would love to hear about your experiences after your baby was born...
The NHS is sending texts to some people to invite them to book a COVID-19 vaccine ... appointment. These may come from a local NHS service, or from ‘NHSvaccine’.
Remember the NHS will never ask for copies of your personal documents to book an appointment. http://nhs.uk/covid-vaccine-advice
If you're a carer it's so important that you get your COVID-19 vaccine to keep ... yourself and those you care for safe. Book online at http://nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or call 119.
Anyone aged 50 or over is now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments for ... first doses are still available through March but they are filling up fast. Book an appointment now by calling 119 or visiting https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
If you are thinking about a pregnancy and looking for information about how to ... prepare, #ReadyforPregnancy is here to support you. There are booklets in various languages including easy read, a BSL film, and lots of hints and tips: http://ow.ly/RLE950E3ju8
If you have an urgent health concern, then think 111 first. NHS 111 will direct you ... to the most appropriate service to use and can even book you a timeslot at A&E. http://nhs.uk/111
#HelpUsHelpYou
The NHS is sending texts to some people to invite them to book a COVID-19 vaccine ... appointment. These may come from a local NHS service, or from ‘NHSvaccine’.
Remember the NHS will never ask for payment details. http://nhs.uk/covid-vaccine-advice
If you have an underlying health condition, it's important that you get your COVID-19... vaccine - it's safe and effective. Appointments for first doses are still available for the rest of March but they are filling up fast. Book online at http://nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or call 119.
It's Census day!
It takes just 10 minutes per household member to complete the ... Census. By taking part, you can help to inform decisions and shape plans for services, including healthcare.
Find out more at https://census.gov.uk/