Coping with loneliness and isolation – support, information and guidance
For those living alone sometimes loneliness and isolation can become unbearable and have an impact on their mental and physical health....
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Aug 3, 2023
Keeping safe and well in the community – advice and guidance
There are many ways in which vulnerable adults can suffer or be taken advantage of so we have collated this guide to keeping safe and...
Aug 3, 2023
Sign up for the Healthwatch Hampshire Newsletter
Sign up for our Healthwatch Hampshire newsletter to receive a quarterly email newsletter highlighting all of the work and projects we...
Aug 3, 2023
Top tips for using virtual health and care services
Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care...
Aug 3, 2023
How to get the most out of your GP appointment
We know from our conversations with the public that some patients feel nervous during appointments when talking to the doctor about their...
Aug 3, 2023
Connect to Support Hampshire
Connect to Support Hampshire is a website for adults in Hampshire. Its aim is to help you stay independent and to manage your own care....
Aug 3, 2023
Tips to help you get the most out of your dental appointment
We've put together some top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. 1. Prepare for your appointment Have you...
Aug 3, 2023
Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Safeguarding is protecting an adult’s right to live and work in an environment which is safe, free from abuse and neglect. Hampshire’s...
Aug 3, 2023
Family Information and Service Hub
Hantsweb provides you with information about what is going on in your area, details on how to access services, organisations and...
Aug 3, 2023
Carer Support and Dementia Service
The Hampshire Carer Support and Dementia Advice Service is provided by Andover Mind. Provides information and advice about dementia and...
Aug 3, 2023
End of life support for you and your family
End of life care aims to support you to have the best possible quality of life, independence and control over your care. Support should...
Aug 3, 2023
Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. If you visited hospital recently, how did you get...
Aug 3, 2023
Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are...
Aug 3, 2023
Use the right services when you become ill
If you become unwell or are injured, it’s important to choose the right NHS service to make sure you get the best treatment as quickly as...
Aug 2, 2023
The Accessible Information Standard - what you can expect from services
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate...
Aug 2, 2023
British Red Cross Refugee Support Ukraine Response Service
The British Red Cross (BRC) has established the Ukraine Response Refugee Support service to provide casework support to individuals...
Aug 2, 2023
Stalking Advocacy & Support Service
Stop Domestic Abuse run an Advocacy & Support service specifically designed to help people who are experiencing stalking. Stop Domestic...
Aug 2, 2023
Guidance if you need to make a complaint about a Social Care service
Making a complaint can feel scary and daunting, and you might be wondering if it's worth the time and effort. However, if you have...
Aug 2, 2023
Guidance if you need to make a complaint about an NHS service
Making a complaint can feel scary and daunting, and you might be wondering if it's worth the time and effort. However, if you have...
Aug 2, 2023
What does the NHS app do and how can it help me?
The NHS App can help you save time and have more control over your healthcare. If you have access to a smartphone or tablet, you can...
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