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Most breast cancers don’t come back after treatment. But sometimes they can return, so it’s important you know what signs and symptoms to look out for. This Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day, discover the possible signs of secondary breast cancer. breastcancernow.org/about-breast-c…

You can book flu and COVID-19 vaccinations now. Check if you are eligible and book on the NHS website, app or calling 119. The vaccinations provide vital protection to keep people from developing serious illnesses and ending up in hospital during busy winter months.

We’re introducing Call 4 Concern at our Basingstoke and Winchester hospitals. Led by our Critical Care Outreach Team, this 24/7 safety service, known as #MarthasRule, gives patients and families an empowered voice if concerns arise. More here ➡️ ow.ly/xYQA50TLoIF

HOW CAN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SERVICES BETTER SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY? 📆 22 October, 13:00-15:00 Register here: lght.ly/cie87o0 📆 4 November, 10:00-12:00 Register here: lght.ly/acc45gm #HampshireHealth #CommunityCare #Healthwatch

Do you have any idea on how the NHS can change for the better? It doesn’t matter whether you have a lot or a little to say. Your views, experiences and ideas will shape a new 10 Year Health Plan for England. Give your opinion today - change.nhs.uk/en-GB/

Take our Pride in Practice survey today and have your say in the future of LGBTQ+ healthcare! 👇 The survey aims to learn about patient experiences and responses will be used to support us in improving awareness of the experiences LGBTQ+ patients. form.jotform.com/242603515677358

A new trust has been launched; Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. They want you to get involved in a piece of work to develop their Trust Strategy for 2025-2030. Check out our blog post for more information. wix.to/fMMBpUA

HEALTHWATCH ENGAGEMENT AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITY! Join our next online session: 📆 Monday 4 November 🕐 10:00 - 11:15 📍 Online 👉 Book your free place: lght.ly/m5jjm2a

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight. To keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/vit…

The NHS in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are improving musculoskeletal (MSK) services to better meet your needs. They have made a short questionnaire about your experiences with MSK services. wix.to/Mw3bYy4

Changing the NHS is going to involve everyone. The government wants to hear people's views, experiences and ideas as part of this engagement to help shape the 10 Year Health Plan for England. wix.to/jYyUlW0

Are you struggling with day-to-day tasks? Do you or a family member need support to look after themselves? This post discusses how to access Adult Social Care in Hampshire Check it out and look at our web page for more healthwatchhampshire.co.uk/adultsocialcare

Really looking forward to my first attendance at the Healthwatch National Conference tomorrow - NHS 10 year plan - What would good look like for patients? - ⁦Healthwatch England⁩ ⁦⁦Healthwatch Hants⁩ #Healthwatch

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SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES IN SHAPING HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE We have two workshops coming up: 📆 Wednesday 27 November, 14:00 - 15:15 📆 Tuesday 3 December, 11:00 -12:15 👉 For more information and to book onto one of these FREE sessions, visit: lght.ly/a4e4a1g

Our next advisory board meeting is on 10th December 11am-1pm. We have Jonny Smith, the Urgent & Emergency lead at HIOW Integrated Care Board as our guest speaker! wix.to/rz8Sw0q

Certain patients experiencing health inequalities and struggling to access NHS dental care will be able to book dental exams with Dentaid from February 2025 onwards wix.to/1D1TxKH

Pharmacy owners: please ask your patients to give feedback on Pharmacy First cpe.org.uk/our-news/pharm…

Talking about NHS dentistry, our Chief Executive calls on the Government to consider allowing people to register as a permanent patient, as they do with an NHS GP. This will help people access appointments and ensure they can get the dental care they need. theguardian.com/society/2024/n…