Covid and Flu vaccinations are now available at our GP Practices. Flu and Covid can be a serious or even life-threatening illness for many of our patients. The NHS … [continue] Covid and Flu Vaccinations now available
Month: October 2024
Changes to Blood Test Clinics at local hospitals
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have made some changes to the opening times for their blood test clinics. Find out the where and when you can book in the table … [continue] Changes to Blood Test Clinics at local hospitals
World Menopause Day – 18th October 2024
WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY World Menopause Day is an internationally recognised event that was established in 2009 by the International Menopause Society in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO). … [continue] World Menopause Day – 18th October 2024
Global Handwashing Day – 15th October 2024
Each year on October 15th, Global Handwashing Day, highlights the importance of handwashing with soap and water, especially during key times throughout the day. Why it’s important? Handwashing … [continue] Global Handwashing Day – 15th October 2024
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Overprescribing Waste Campaign
Only order what you need Approximately 2.5 million medicine items are wasted unnecessarily across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight each year. We need your help to reduce this. Why … [continue] NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Overprescribing Waste Campaign
World Mental Health Day – 10th October 2024
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The day … [continue] World Mental Health Day – 10th October 2024
Dyslexia Awareness Week – 7th to 13th October 2024
Dyslexia Awareness Week is a national campaign established by the British Dyslexia Association and takes place annually in October. This year, Dyslexia Awareness Week will take place from … [continue] Dyslexia Awareness Week – 7th to 13th October 2024
Back Care Awareness Week – 7th-12th October 2024
Back Care Awareness Week 2024 Back care Awareness Week 2024 is an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of good back health and educating the public … [continue] Back Care Awareness Week – 7th-12th October 2024
Bone and Joint Week – 7th to 13th October 2024
Bone and Joint Week, observed annually around mid-October, is a dedicated campaign that raises awareness about the importance of musculoskeletal health and the prevention of bone and joint disorders. … [continue] Bone and Joint Week – 7th to 13th October 2024
Friends and Family Test Results September 2024
In September we collected 24 responses from our Friends and Family test. In response to the question ‘Overall, how was your experience of the service?’ 79% of patients found the overall experience of our service to be Very Good – 19 responses 0% of patients responded Good. 4% of patients found the overall experience of…
Did Not Attend Data – September 2024
In September, 89.2% of patients attended their pre-booked appointments with Uni-City Medical Centre. However, 10.8% of patients still failed to attend their pre-booked appointments with clinicians at Uni-City Medical Centre. This is equivalent to 235 appointments; 70 hours of clinician’s time that could have been offered to someone else who needed an appointment. Thank you…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Wear it Pink About Wear it pink This October, wear pink and raise money to help make life-saving breast cancer research and life-changing support … [continue] Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Cholesterol Month
National Cholesterol Month October is National Cholesterol Month which is all about raising the awareness and importance of maintaining a healthy cholesterol level. During October Heart UK will be sharing … [continue] National Cholesterol Month
Stoptober 2024
Stoptober 2024 Stoptober is back this October to encourage and support smokers to quit for good. Stoptober is the Department of Health and Social Care’s annual stop smoking campaign, based … [continue] Stoptober 2024