Over the remainder of this week and until Tuesday morning, some services will be affected due to strike action. Please continue to come forward for NHS care. If you need urgent medical help, use 111, and if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 999.

We are your health and social care champion. We make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care. Find out more about us – healthwatch.co.uk/what-we-do #Healthwatch

The best way to understand your blood pressure is to check it regularly.    Our online blood pressure tool will help you understand what your numbers mean and give you tips on how to manage your blood pressure. ➡️ nhs.uk/blood-pressure…

Jump Back Up July - Day 5: Get the basics right: eat well, exercise and go to bed on time actionforhappiness.org/jump-back-up-j… #JumpBackUpJuly

Many still face barriers to getting online and fully engaging in the digital world, so we've launched a survey to better understand. Your responses will help us identify the most pressing needs and inform our efforts to improve digital inclusion: survey.ntropydata.co.uk/surveys/digisu…

Help & Care’s research arm, Involving People (Help & Care), releases a report on the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Findings reveals significant gaps in communication support for people with disabilities. Full report here: buff.ly/4bQRHPa

Our Annual Report 2023-2024 is now ready to view: healthwatchsouthampton.co.uk/wp-content/upl…

The Met Office has declared a heat health alert for the South East from today, 18 July to 20 July ☀️ Please take extra care in these increasing temperatures, stay out of the midday sun and always keep hydrated 💦. This especially applies to older people and the most vulnerable.

New accessibility report unveils crucial findings and recommendations for improved Health and Social Care communication: healthwatchsouthampton.co.uk/news/new-acces… #AccessibleInformationStandard #ais5g

To better understand the barriers people face when accessing an increasingly digital world, we have launched a survey to help us identify the most pressing issues and inform our efforts to improve digital inclusion. We would love to hear your thoughts: survey.ntropydata.co.uk/surveys/digisu…

With the NHS planning to employ more physician associates, you are more likely than ever to be treated by one. Unsure what they do? Find our what care they can offer you and how their role differs from a fully qualified doctor - bit.ly/3ycobVY

remember to check in with yourself 🩵

Today’s date is 24 July. We’re supporting #SamaritansAwarenessDay by reminding you that if you need to talk, @Samaritans is there 24/7 for anyone who needs someone to listen.

We urgently need more O group blood donors to come forward and help boost stocks to treat patients. With over 12,000 appointments still to fill in donor centres over the next two weeks, register today and book an appointment to donate. ➡️ blood.co.uk

In our report, published last week, we called on the Government for a fully funded long-term reform plan for social care. Our report highlighted the scale of unmet need across England, and set our recommendations for decision-makers. bit.ly/4cHfamS

We are looking to reach #community groups across the South 🇬🇧 to help in co-production of creative projects in skeletal health working with University of Southampton & ArtCareUK Please share/ get in touch! 👇 Connecting Culture Southampton Forward SouthamptonVS Barney PPI Ronda Gowland pryde SOLinked

This winter, check if you are eligible for flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), whooping cough or COVID-19 vaccinations. Staying up to date with your vaccinations can help you better defend yourself against viruses this winter. nhs.uk/vaccinations/

Today is #WorldSepsisDay. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection. It can be hard to spot, so get clued up on the symptoms. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/sepsis/

Today we have launched a campaign to help NHS England eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 as the number of people attending their cervical screening in England has been falling. Read our report and calls to increase uptake. #CervicalScreeningMyWay bit.ly/3ZreH4v