Dr Rory Honney, from NHS West Hampshire CCG, spoke to Winchester Radio’s Anna O'Brien in Self-Care Week 2019, about how to self-manage your health, the importance of carers, and how to avoid the excesses of Christmas party season. Self-Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self-care across communities, … [Read more...] about Self-care on the radio
Archives for November 2019
NHS West Hampshire shortlisted at LaingBuisson Awards
NHS West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group’s (WHCCG) Frailty Support Team has been recognised for its ‘Keeping Me at Home’ project after being nominated for the Healthcare Outcomes Award at the LaingBuisson Awards. The ‘Keeping Me at Home’ initiative by NHS West Hampshire demonstrated integrated partnership working across Southern Health NHS … [Read more...] about NHS West Hampshire shortlisted at LaingBuisson Awards
Southampton General Hospital – Norovirus outbreak update 20.11.19
Southampton General Hospital currently has a large number of beds closed to new admissions due to a norovirus outbreak. This is affecting the flow of patients out of the emergency department and into the appropriate locations. To help contain the virus, temporary visitor restrictions have been put in place. Guidance on the latest information regarding the pressures at … [Read more...] about Southampton General Hospital – Norovirus outbreak update 20.11.19
Think Self Care for Life: Invest in your future self
Invest in your future self this Self Care Week (18 – 24 November) by making small changes that can make a big difference. Think Self Care for Life is about making improvements in your life to protect your physical health and mental wellbeing. Follow these small steps to a healthier you: Get active; advice is to exercise for at least twenty minutes a day, … [Read more...] about Think Self Care for Life: Invest in your future self
GPs on a Bike in Andover
GPs at Andover Health Centre have signed up to become ‘GPs on a Bike’ after participating in an exciting social enterprise scheme set up by the Royal College of General Practitioners Wessex Faculty. The Andover practice purchased a reconditioned postal bike for the doctors to use when making patient house calls across the town, saving on fuel costs and playing a part in … [Read more...] about GPs on a Bike in Andover