July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is a type of cancer that can appear anywhere in the body. There are two main types of Sarcoma, these are; -Soft Tissue Sarcoma -Bone Sarcoma Sarcoma’s can be found in; -The walls of blood vessels -Blood or lymph vessels -Skeletal Muscle -Connective Tissue -Gastrointestinal Tract -Fat Tissue -Cartilage…
July is Group Strep B Awareness Month. Group Strep B is the leading cause of severe infection in new born babies, including sepsis, meningitis, and pneumonia. Group B Strep Awareness Month focuses on empowering new and expectant parents with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their baby, ensuring those who have been…
World Wellbeing Week is celebrated from Monday 24th – Sunday 30th June 2024. The aim of World Wellbeing Week is to allow us to thank health workers and carers who have supported everyone tirelessly, whilst also spotlighting the growing number of practitioners, charities and social enterprises, who specialise in their own areas of wellbeing. An…
Cancer and Pregnancy Awareness Week takes place from Monday 24th – Friday 28th June 2024 Cancer symptoms can be masked by the natural changes a body goes through while pregnant or after a birth. Body awareness can empower you, or someone you know or love, to notice concerning changes early and give you the confidence…
Love your lungs week takes place from the 21st to the 27th June. The aim of the week is to raise awareness about the health of our lungs, what can be done to keep them as healthy as possible and how we can avoid damaging them. One of the ways in which you can show…
The Breastfeeding Support Network Portsmouth offers free of charge support for those living in PO1-PO6 areas of Portsmouth. They offer virtual and face to face support options. Their team of peer supporters and volunteers are there to support you throughout your feeding journey. They can help with support and advice for those who are pregnant,…
Cervical Screening Awareness Week runs from Monday 17th June – Sunday 23rd June 2024. The aim of the week is to promote cervical cancer awareness and prevention, and to encourage women to undergo cervical screening (smear tests) Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can be detected in its early stages with a…
What is Learning Disability Week? Each year, the third week of June is Learning Disability Week. This year Learning Disability Week starts on Monday 17th June and ends on Sunday 23rd June It is when we make sure the world hears what life is like if you have a learning disability. The theme for this year’s Learning…
In May, we received 5 Stars (94%) recommendation rating from our feedback through Working Feedback. We want to thank all of our patients for leaving us feedback. It is greatly appreciated by all of our staff and helps us to improve our services to our patients. If you would like to leave us some feedback…
In May we collected 70 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. 9% of patients found the overall experience of our service to be Good. 3% of patients…
In May, 89.3% of patients attended their pre-booked appointments with Uni-City Medical Centre. However, 10.7% of patients failed to attend their pre-booked appointments with clinicians at Uni-City Medical Centre. This is equivalent to 275 appointments; 85 hours of clinician’s time that could have been offered to someone else who needed an appointment. This is an…
GP surgeries in Portsmouth will be closed in the afternoon on the following dates; 24th April 2024 22nd May 2024 26th June 2024 24th July 2024 25th September 2024 23rd October 2024 27th November 2024 29th January 2025 26th February 2025 26th March 2025 This is to give all of our staff the opportunity for…
Thank you to all who attended the PPG meeting on 17th April 2024. It was a great success and we were given a great insight into the experiences and opinions that our patients have. If you would like to join our PPG then please speak to a member of staff or email hiowicb-p.unicityppg@nhs.net
Portsmouth Wellbeing Service is here to help you to stay healthy. They can offer support to help you to quit smoking, drink less alcohol, eat well and move more. They offer one-to-one appointments either over the telephone or face to face, and weight management group sessions. Their service is free and you don’t have to…
Feeling lonely is completely normal. Many of us can feel lonely while checking our social media, on our own or with others. It is nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of. Sometimes admitting we feel lonely can be hard but it’s important to remember that many others experience similar feelings of loneliness too, and that…
What is the service? A NEW mobile dental service is being launched in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to provide dental care for people experiencing health inequalities ~ The service has been launched by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight and is being run by Dentaid The Dental Charity for people at risk of…
After serving in the Armed Forces, some people find it hard to adjust to civvy street. If you’re struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is here to help. Op COURAGE is an NHS service in England that’s been developed with people who’ve served in the…
The Department for Education (DfE), in partnership with the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched its Start for Life ‘Little Moments Together’ campaign. The campaign aims to educate parents about the importance of brain development in the first five years of a child’s life, and the crucial role they play, with advice…
Anyone aged 18+ with severe mental illness should have a free health check every year to get advice and support to keep you living well and feeling as healthy as possible. If you have a mental illness, taking certain medications can put you at an increased risk of developing health problems. It is important to…
If your last two diabetic eye screens found no sign of diabetic retinopathy, you will now be invited for screening every 2 years. This follows expert advice. Diabetic eye screening is important as it helps to prevent sight loss. Have regular eye tests and consult your optometrist or optician if you notice changes to your…
As a practice we are committed to supporting our patients with Gender Dysphoria. We can, – Discuss how you are feeling and give you appropriate advice/treatment. – Support you with your choices – Refer you to an NHS Gender Dysphoria Clinic (GDC) Please be aware that once you have been referred there are long waiting…
At many GP surgeries, there is a range of health professionals who can help you, depending on your situation. In this film, three children go behind the scenes at a general practice to meet some of those health professionals. Your general practice team is here to help you:
When registering, please remember to include your full Portsmouth address, including Room Number and Building (if needed), Street Name and Post code. Please do not register until you are living in Portsmouth and can provide us with your full address. If you submit your registration and do not include all of the details or provide…
Thank you to all who attended the PPG meeting. It was a great success and we were given a great insight into the experiences and opinions that our patients have. If you would like to join our PPG then please speak to a member of staff or email hiowicb-p.unicityppg@nhs.net You can view the PPG meeting…
