Health leaders today issue an urgent plea to communities amid a “perfect storm” of rising pressure on services and rocketing COVID-19 rates. It comes as demand on services and the volume of 999 calls continues to soar as teams continue to do all they can to ensure patient receive safe, high quality care. Latest figures…
With frontline health and care teams facing significant pressures, NHS leaders are offering advice on how to get the best possible care – and to support hard-pressed staff. It isn’t just Emergency Department teams who are under pressure from rising Covid infections and high demands for care and treatment – ambulance crews and call handlers,…
As we approach the August Bank Holiday, people are being reminded to know all healthcare options available to them to help get the best treatment and reduce strain on the local NHS. Monday August 31 is a Bank Holiday and in order to ensure the Emergency Department (ED) at Queen Alexandra Hospital is able to…
Doctors are urging people to remember that NHS services are still there for them over the long bank holiday weekend, whatever their need. Although COVID-19 is still a big priority for health services everywhere, the NHS across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is geared up to offer whatever support people may need – including…
While we are all staying at home it can be difficult to know what to do if you need medical help or advice, but local doctors want to remind you that there are a range of services and support available. Dr Andrew Holden, a GP at Petersfield and the primary care lead for NHS Fareham…
Your NHS services are still operating to care for and treat people over this Easter holiday weekend – despite the temporary changes brought in to help tackle the Coronavirus pandemic. Please remember to stay at home to stay safe and help the NHS save lives. If you have a high temperature, a continuous cough and…
Information for the public: Please seek alternatives to ED for minor injuries and illnesses where possible The NHS is doing all it can to make sure it is able to support all those who will need hospital treatment as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19). Organisations across the NHS are taking a number of steps to…
