The NHS App helps you to get well, stay well and manage your health care Its a simple and secure way to: order repeat prescriptions find NHS services view … [continue] NHS App
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NHS App
The NHS App helps you to get well, stay well and manage your health care Its a simple and secure way to: order repeat prescriptions find NHS services view … [continue] NHS App
Safeguarding Adults Week
Safeguarding Adults Week is a time for organisations to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues. We believe that working in partnerships allows us to share our … [continue] Safeguarding Adults Week
Safeguarding Adults Week
Safeguarding Adults Week is a time for organisations to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues. We believe that working in partnerships allows us to share our … [continue] Safeguarding Adults Week
World Heart Day
This World Heart Day, we are telling the world: Don’t miss a beat The theme for world Heart Day 2025 is Don’t Miss a Beat. Loved ones around … [continue] World Heart Day
Migraine Awareness Week
Migraine means much more than ‘just a headache’. Join us to change the perception this Migraine Awareness Week (22-28 September) Migraine means disruption. From daily activities to big life goals, … [continue] Migraine Awareness Week
National Eye Health Week
National Eye Health Week is an annual event in the UK dedicated to promoting the importance of good eye health and regular eye tests. The week brings together opticians, … [continue] National Eye Health Week
Organ Donation Week
Organ Donation Week is an annual event run by the NHS dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of organ donation and encouraging people to discuss organ donation with their … [continue] Organ Donation Week
World Alzheimer’s Day
World Alzheimer’s Day More than 55 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer’s World Alzheimer’s Day, which takes place every Sept. 21, is a global effort to raise awareness and challenge … [continue] World Alzheimer’s Day
World Patient Safety Day
Every child has the right to safe, quality health care — from the very beginning. Yet, newborns and young children face higher risks due to their rapid development, evolving health needs … [continue] World Patient Safety Day
World Sepsis Day
Every year on September 13, we unite worldwide to raise awareness of sepsis. In 2025, our global focus is stronger than ever: reducing sepsis-related deaths, promoting prevention, and spotlighting … [continue] World Sepsis Day
Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations will be available from 1 October 2025
Getting your vaccinations every year, if you’re eligible, tops up your protection and reduces your risk of getting severe symptoms. If you’re eligible for the flu or COVID vaccine, you can use your NHS account (through the NHS website or NHS App) or SystmOnline account (through the SystmOnline website or the Airmid app) to book a vaccination…
World Suicide Prevention Day
Suicide is not inevitable. You can interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts. You can save a life. This World Suicide Prevention Day, Samaritans are sharing one important message: If you think someone … [continue] World Suicide Prevention Day
Blood Pressure – Know Your Numbers Week
Every September, blood pressure checks are taken by thousands to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Know Your Numbers! Week 2025 will take place from 8 – 14 September 2025 2025 … [continue] Blood Pressure – Know Your Numbers Week
Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
Every breath matters, every story deserves to be heard, and every action brings us closer to change. This September, we’re shining a light on pulmonary fibrosis, a devastating lung disease … [continue] Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
Vascular Disease Awareness Month
What is Vascular Disease? Vascular disease is caused by inflammation and weakness of the veins and arteries – and by the build up of fatty deposits in the blood … [continue] Vascular Disease Awareness Month
Urology Awareness Month
2025 Theme The theme of Urology Awareness Month 2025 is ‘Bladder Leakage: Time to Act’. What is Urology Awareness Month? Every September, Urology Awareness Month shines a spotlight on urology … [continue] Urology Awareness Month
Walk-In appointments (no need to book) .
Walk in sessions are available at Southsea Medical Centre. These are for Blood Pressure, Height and Weight checks. The Health Kiosk is available 8am to 6.30pm. The Care Navigators will … [continue] Walk-In appointments (no need to book) .
Your Voice Matters – Help Improve Cervical Screening
Your Voice Matters Help improve Cervical Screening Have you had a cervical smear test recently? No matter if your experience was good, bad or missed – we would like … [continue] Your Voice Matters – Help Improve Cervical Screening
New B12 Walk In Clinic for Lighthouse Group Practice Patients – Please present to reception upon your arrival
If you have a regular B12 injections, from Monday 7th July 2025 you no longer need to book an appointment as we will be offering a Walk In Clinic. You … [continue] New B12 Walk In Clinic for Lighthouse Group Practice Patients – Please present to reception upon your arrival
International Day of the Midwife 2025
International Day of the Midwife is a global celebration dedicated to recognising the essential role that midwives play in supporting the health and well-being of mothers, babies, and families. … [continue] International Day of the Midwife 2025
World Hand Hygiene Day
This year, Who celebrates 17 years of this global campaign. Each year the World Health Organization (WHO) SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile … [continue] World Hand Hygiene Day
World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day
World AS Day is an annual day dedicated to people living with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). It is celebrated across the world on the first Saturday of May. Our members … [continue] World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day
Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout this month, Melanoma UK will be sharing information about prevention, detection and risk factors. We encourage everyone to take the time … [continue] Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Stroke Awareness Month 2025
Every day in May, 240 people will wake up to the life-changing impact of a stroke. Mums, dads, grandparents, young people, and even children can be left unable to move, … [continue] Stroke Awareness Month 2025
National Walking Month
National Walking Month takes place every May, providing the perfect opportunity to step into the great outdoors and embrace the joys of walking. Unlike some awareness days, this event remains … [continue] National Walking Month
World Immunisation Week – 24th till 30th April 2025
World immunisation week 2025; Immunisation for all humanly possible. Vaccines are one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Over the last 50 years, essential vaccines have saved at least 154 … [continue] World Immunisation Week – 24th till 30th April 2025
Allergy Awareness Week – 22nd till 28th April 2025
Allergy Awareness Week is a chance to raise awareness about all allergies whilst highlighting the difficulties people with allergies experience. The event helps people to understand the seriousness of … [continue] Allergy Awareness Week – 22nd till 28th April 2025
Easter 2025 Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Hours: Portsmouth
World Parkinson’s Day
World Parkinson’s Day is Friday 11th April 2025. James Parkinson’s ‘Essay on the Shaking Palsy’, published in 1817, recognised Parkinson’s as a medical condition for the first time. We … [continue] World Parkinson’s Day