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Have you been thinking about cycle commuting but not taken the plunge yet? Cycle to Work Day happens every August in the UK and Content Officer Rebecca Armstrong has six … [continue] Cycle to Work Day – 6th August 2026

In July 2026 we collected 152 responses from our Friends and Family test. In response to the question ‘Overall, how was your experience of the service?’ 84% of patients found the overall experience of our service to be Very Good – 127 responses 7% of patients found the overall experience of our service to be…

In July 2026, 98.1% of patients attended their pre-booked appointments with East Shore Partnership. However, 1.9% of patients still failed to attend their pre-booked appointments with clinicians at East Shore Partnership. This is equivalent to approximately 267 appointments that could have been offered to another patient who needed an appointment. Thank you to all of…

Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works The 2026 theme for the World Breastfeeding Week is “Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works,” focuses … [continue] World Breast Feeding Week

Is This a Thing? No matter what this disease does to make you ask: Is this a thing? The answer is typically: Yes, this is psoriasis. Over 8 million people … [continue] Psoriasis Awareness Month

  287 million people are living with viral hepatitis – the world’s deadliest communicable disease. Most don’t even know. Viral hepatitis often shows no symptoms, so many won’t know they … [continue] World Hepatitis Day

There are over 500,000 cases and 200,000 head and neck cancer related deaths globally each year. With greater awareness of the signs and symptoms to look out for some of … [continue] World Head and Neck Cancer Day

Samaritans Awareness Day – 24/7 Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen. People … [continue] Samaritans – The Big Listen

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is running a survey to understand the experiences of wheelchair users who are currently using services. What will the survey do? • Gather insights on wheelchair users’ experiences. • The findings from this survey will help inform the commissioning of services as we begin the procurement process for wheelchair…

This summer, families across the country are being encouraged to help children stay active over the school holidays as the government continues to back the free, animated fitness series, Activate, created by Joe Wicks MBE. Following on from the success of Activate one year from launch, which generated almost 60,000 hours of active time among…

Group B Strep Awareness Week: 8-14 July 2026 Most GBS infections in babies are preventable ❤️ Around 1 in 4 adults carry group B Strep – usually without knowing. While it … [continue] Group B Strap Awareness Week

In June 2026 we collected 177 responses from our Friends and Family test. In response to the question ‘Overall, how was your experience of the service?’ 80% of patients found the overall experience of our service to be Very Good – 141 responses 7% of patients found the overall experience of our service to be…

In June 2026, 97.9% of patients attended their pre-booked appointments with East Shore Partnership. However, 2.1% of patients still failed to attend their pre-booked appointments with clinicians at East Shore Partnership. This is equivalent to approximately 287 appointments that could have been offered to another patient who needed an appointment. Thank you to all of…

This year’s Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 6-12 July 2026 on the theme of ‘Alcohol and me’. About this year’s theme During this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week, we’ll be sharing: Tools to help … [continue] Alcohol Awareness Week

Sarcoma Awareness Month: Life Goes On Sarcoma may change you, but it does not have to define you.    July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and we are confronting a stark reality Nearly … [continue] Sarcoma Awareness Month

Asthma + Lung UK are fighting for everyone’s right to breathe For too long, the nation’s lung health has been side lined and under-resourced. Over the past decade, outcomes for … [continue] Love Your Lungs Week

Armed Forces Day is the nation’s annual opportunity to celebrate the incredible work of our Armed Forces, held on the last Saturday of June. We also celebrate Reserves Day on … [continue] Armed Forces Day

World Wellbeing Week: 24-30 June 2026 ‘World Wellbeing Week is a global awareness week focused on improving health and wellbeing in the workplace and wider society. At work, it encourages organisations … [continue] World Wellbeing Week

If you don’t usually take the bus, this is the perfect time to give it a go. Services across Portsmouth are improving – with more frequent routes, better stops and more accessible journeys – making it easier and more convenient than you might expect. Try it for your work trip, the school run, or a…

Please be aware that we will be closed for staff training (target) from 1pm on Wednesday 17th June 2026. We will re-open on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 8am. While we are closed you can still access medical treatment by either: calling 111 or visit 111 online Visit a local pharmacist Attend St Marys Treatment Centre TARGET…

Learning Disability Week takes place Monday 15 to Sunday 21 June 2026. The theme for 2026 is “Do you see me?” which is all about people with a learning disability … [continue] Learning Disability Week

World Continence Week (WCW) is an annual initiative devised and managed by WFIPP, with the endorsement and support of the International Continence Society (ICS), European Association of Urology(EAU) and the … [continue] World Continence Week

Men’s Health Week UK: 15-21 June 2026 According to the BUPA Wellbeing Index “50% of men have struggled with mental health difficulties at some point, yet fewer than half have … [continue] Men’s Health Week

World Blood Donor Day 2026 One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.   Every year on 14 June, the world comes together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, a global … [continue] World Blood Donor Day

Football brings people together, but for some, major tournaments can be a time of increased risk. Reports of domestic abuse rise by around 25% during major football tournaments. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse, support is available. The Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership is here to help, offering confidential advice, support and…

What is Carers Week? Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and … [continue] National Carers Week

  This Diabetes Week, let’s change how we talk about diabetes. 8 out of 10 people living with diabetes say they’ve faced negative attitudes because of their diabetes – people … [continue] Diabetes Week

National Cancer Survivors Day: Celebrating Life. Raising Awareness. Inspiring Hope. National Cancer Survivors Day® is an annual Celebration of Life honouring those with a history of cancer, bringing awareness to … [continue] National Cancer Survivors Day

In May 2026, 97.7% of patients attended their pre-booked appointments with East Shore Partnership. However, 2.3% of patients still failed to attend their pre-booked appointments with clinicians at East Shore Partnership. This is equivalent to approximately 315 appointments that could have been offered to another patient who needed an appointment. Thank you to all of…