The NHS in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is holding a series of events across the county, to discuss plans for the future of health and care.

Strong leadership and co-production praised in the inspection of support for children and young people with SEND in city.

Portsmouth-area GPs today welcomed a big drop of around 20% in the number of patient prescriptions for antibiotics. 

Nearly 190,000 patients registered with GP practices across Portsmouth now have access to a fast-response online consultation in a bid to improve access to patient services. 

Portsmouth has become the first area in the country where GP prescriptions for all patients can be sent electronically.

A multi-agency scheme in four Portsmouth care homes is improving the health outcomes for dozens of vulnerable, older people – and easing pressure on the local NHS. 

There have been changes to the previously announced pharmacy opening times for this bank holiday Monday (August 26). 

A leading Portsmouth GP has urged music-lovers to ensure that a three-day music festival is a “healthy as well as a victorious chart-topper” this weekend.

The August bank holiday weekend is nearly here which could spell three days of visiting family, having a go at some DIY or going out an about in the local area.

With temperatures set to soar over the next few days plenty of people will have plans to head to the seafront, have a barbecue, go to a park or just soak up the sun at home.

All sixteen Portsmouth GP practices are introducing a new scheme which should help patients see the most appropriate healthcare professional faster.

Plans have been developed which propose new ways for the city’s council and NHS to work more closely together in future.

Two GP practices in Portsmouth have now officially merged to form a new partnership.