In this Diabetes Prevention Week (1-7 April) local people are being urged to join a national programme to help them reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes. The programme has already achieved significant success rates, across the country with more than half of overweight patients who attend sessions achieving an average weight loss of 3.7kg (8.16lbs). It is easy to find out … [Read more...] about Be a healthier version of you – say no to Type 2 diabetes
Archives for March 2019
Spring is here… and Hay fever
West Hampshire CCG is raising awareness of hay fever and how you can take positive steps to manage your symptoms yourself. Each year, the number of allergy sufferers increases by 5% with half of those affected being children. Hay fever is considered the most common allergy with one in four of the UK population suffering with it. At this time of year, many people … [Read more...] about Spring is here… and Hay fever
Reflections from our Digital Mental Health Event – The Art of the Possible
Read below for some thoughts from Claire Parker, West Hampshire CCG’s Digital Innovation & Delivery Manager on how the digital mental health event went… I’m reflecting on the event we co-hosted with Wessex AHSN on 14th March and am so pleased it was a success. It was great to see so many stakeholders taking time out of their busy schedules to think about how we … [Read more...] about Reflections from our Digital Mental Health Event – The Art of the Possible
Getting your medicines if there’s a no-deal EU Exit
NHS England has published information to patients on their plans to ensure continuity of supply of medicines if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. The key message is: It is important that patients only order their repeat prescriptions as normal, and keep taking their medicines as normal. For further information click here … [Read more...] about Getting your medicines if there’s a no-deal EU Exit
West Hampshire CCG shortlisted in prestigious awards
Two innovative healthcare schemes which aim to support people have been shortlisted in the Health Service Journal Value in Healthcare Awards. Both have been led in partnership with NHS West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and are shortlisted in Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value in Healthcare Awards. One involves a new support service for people living … [Read more...] about West Hampshire CCG shortlisted in prestigious awards