Out-of-hours mental health crisis service, The Harbour, has expanded the service to accommodate supporting local people seven evenings-a-week. Originally set up in autumn to run weekends only, The Harbour has been supporting people in Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham, Havant and East Hampshire for the last three months. The service is run by staff who have experienced their…
The number of people living with mental health issues in Portsmouth and south east Hampshire is on the rise – but a health service launching this week aims to help tackle this problem. The Harbour – a remote, out of hours mental health crisis service – is set to launch on Friday 17 September for…
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 reason for young people in Portsmouth accessing counselling via the Kooth digital wellbeing service. Kooth provides a safe and anonymous space for those who might not feel confident in accessing…
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 based in central Portsmouth and has been delivering fantastic online support over past last year. The service offers a new way to support the mental and emotional wellbeing of Portsmouth…
Young people in Portsmouth now have access to a free, digital mental health service. The Kooth online counselling and emotional wellbeing service has been commissioned by Health and Care Portsmouth. It will enable more young people to be supported, which is particularly important given the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people’s mental…
NHS Portsmouth Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has complied with the Mental Health Investment Standard for the year ended March 31, 2019. The planning guidance for 2018/19 stated that each CCG must meet the Mental Health Investment Standard (MHIS) by which their 2018/19 investment in mental health rises at a faster rate than their overall published programme…
Don’t suffer in silence – there is a lot of help and support available in Portsmouth for anyone experiencing mental health problems. Dr Nick Moore, a city GP and executive member of NHS Portsmouth Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Covid-19 has obviously had a major impact on life but it’s important to look after your mental…
This year Mental Health Awareness Week brings a host of unique issues and it’s natural that some people might be struggling. Here’s some expert tips if you’re feeling a bit low: keep a routine get some sunlight and fresh air think of jobs or activities to fill your time plan healthy meals and eat sensibly…
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…
