Though the weather is getting warmer, colds, coughs, and viruses (including COVID-19) are still with us. Some of these illnesses can have very similar symptoms, so it may be hard to tell what you have and know how best to treat it. If you have minor symptoms for any of these illnesses, these can usually…
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…
A number of pharmacies will be open across Portsmouth to provide prescriptions and essential over-the-counter medication. Details of which pharmacies are open and their opening hours are available here. You can also find the details of which pharmacies are open across Hampshire here. However, people are advised to contact their pharmacy to check opening times before travelling. You…
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…
The festive season is already upon us and it’s important to order your repeat prescriptions in time for the holidays. Over the Christmas and New Year period pharmacies are likely to have reduced opening hours and so the NHS is reminding people to order repeat prescriptions in good time and also stock up on basic…
