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Dr Hilary Jones prepares to leave the Practice Plus Group Hospital in Birmingham after his hip replacement surgery.

TV's Dr Hilary Jones travels 360-miles - to bypass NHS waiting lists

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is considering shifting some services provided in Petersfield Hospital into the community.

Petition started to help save at-risk hospital service for the elderly

54 per cent of those not seeking support blamed the long waits for treatment via the health service

Adults with chronic pain cite long NHS wait times for poor treatment

A third of medical professional believe beds are currently blocked by people in hospital who would be able to go home sooner

NHS bed blocking crisis fuelled by poor quality incontinence care

Father and son, Nicholas and Alexander Bennett, operated alongside each other for the first time in their professional careers.

Father and son operate together for first time in "special moment"

QA Hospital announces installation of new parking machines

Not everyone can give blood, these are the common health conditions that mean you can't be a donor.

The common health conditions that could stop you from giving blood

Weight loss injections including Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names.

Weight loss jabs work 53% better with coaching

Stephen Morgan MP

Patients in Portsmouth to benefit from hospital repairs thanks to Labour Governm...

The 21 best rated GP surgeries in Hampshire where patients are most satisfied.

The 21 top rated GP surgeries in Hampshire where patients are happiest

A SpaMedica building

SpaMedica launches glaucoma service in Hampshire

Kevin Brookes, 51, from Waterlooville, was awarded £7,000 in compensation after tooth decay went undiagnosed across multiple teeth.

Man awarded £7,000 in compensation after dental nightmare

Dr Clara Doran has turned personal experience into a revolution in caring for brain health

The GP who left medicine to help people beat brain fog

The moment Deborah Gosling, from Sheffield, met Corinne Hutton - the transplant patient who received her twin sister’s hands.

Watch: Woman meets recipient of her twin sister’s hands

Kathy Lloyd, Hospital Director, Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, St Mary's, Portsmouth

Local hospital celebrates positive CQC inspection

If you woke up with your first symptoms of endometriosis today, you’re likely not to get a diagnosis until 2034

Education 'most important thing' in tackling endometriosis delays
The average time it takes to get an endometriosis diagnosis has actually gone up 🚨
Sarah McCann

Eilidh McIntyre, MBE

Olympic champion opens state-of-the-art Exercise Medicine facility at GenesisCar...

Orders can be made at home, and pharmacists will dispense them and deliver them to your door

Supermarket launches new online pharmacy service for home deliveries

It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get a diagnosis for endometriosis in England.

Endometriosis has cost me £400k - I was told I'm just 'unlucky'

It has been another difficult week at QA's Emergency Department with long waits for patient. On e81-year-old woman was waiting for 21 hours due to the department being full.

QA apologises for "longer than usual" delays in Emergency Department

Hay fever symptoms include sneezing, a runny nose and itchy eyes.

The one thing you can do to alleviate hay fever symptoms right now

QA Hospital were recognising their first 100 days of the new A&E department

Pictured - Chloe Richardson, Meg Thompsett, Abi Cliff, Agnieszka Barycka, Kerry Gilbert and Vicky Donnelly

"We are a resilient bunch" - QA staff reflect on 100 days of new A&E

‘It Takes A Team’ of health professionals to care for a community

Ad Feature More NHS appointments now available locally

Joint pain can be agonising for many people

The £12 knee pain reliever recommended by consultant that 'works'

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Photo: Adobe)

How to stop your family from catching norovirus after 'storm' of cases

University of Portsmouth research into frailty rating, in collaboration with PHU, could help reduce pressure and lower costs for hospitals.

University NHS research could help "reduce pressure" and "lower costs"

Patients regularly ask when they can have sex again

'Low impact' sex guide for injured lovers recovering from surgery
A sex guide has been released – catering for those recovering from surgery.
Steve Richmond

These are the 16 health conditions that can now be treated using a new Online Doctor service.

The 16 health conditions that allow you to skip the lengthy GP queue

The new A&E department at QA Hospital is going to open its doors on Tuesday, November 26 at 8am.

NHS Trust's advice to patients during "exceptionally high demand"

New rules are coming in for anyone wanting to buy weight loss injections online.

New rules will make it harder to buy weight loss injections online

The tapeworm diet dates back to the Victorian era and can have dangerous consequences for your health.

What is the tapeworm diet and why is it so dangerous?

Amanda Martin, MP for Portsmouth North, pictured with SpaMedica staff at the Portsmouth hospital's official opening in December.

SpaMedica opens new diagnostic clinic on the Isle of Wight, bringing cataract ca...

Sandie Edwards, 71, can't wait to see her heartthrob Marti Pellow after undergoing eye surgery.

Great-grandmother cant wait to see her "heartthrob" after eye surgery

The new Morrisons Clinic sends treatments to your house on a 24-hour tracked service

Morrisons launches a new discreet online prescription service

Flu admissions almost doubled in the first week of 2025 compared to the last week of 2024.

Flu patients in Portsmouth almost doubled in the space of a week

The price of private dentists works have risen nationally, including in Portsmouth, however south coast city's average dental cost is still below the national median for some treatments.

Research reveals "eye-watering" rise in private dental care

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) sent out a message on social media on Wednesday, January 8 as Queen Alexandra Hospital continues to be faced with a large number of patients.

QA Hospital appeals for help from public as services "stretched"

Brockhurst Pharmacy is currently at 135 Brockhurst Road but is planning a move along the street

Gosport pharmacy planning major changes affecting all patients

More than 50% of people infected with Covid have reported sneezing as a symptom on the ZOE Covid app. Interestingly it tends to be more common among people who have been vaccinated and then tested positive for the virus.

Flu symptoms to look out for as NHS warn about 'worst ever' flu season

QA Hospital's new A&E department has been put to the test with the hospital experiencing 30 to 60 extra patients per day than they did this time last year.

New A&E department stretched after "significant increase" in patients

The best GP surgeries in England have been named after being rated by patients in the GP Patient Survey.

The 21 top GP surgeries in England ranked the best in the country

The NHS are urging those who are eligible to get the flu vaccine.

People urged to protect themselves as hospital admissions for flu soar

Fermented garlic and honey is a home remedy for symptoms of the flu that has been trending on social media.

What is the viral fermented garlic and honey flu hack - does it work?

People who are eligible are being encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the 'quad-demic'.

What is the 'quad-demic'? Symptoms of Covid, RSV, norovirus and flu

Stuart McGarrick has received £6,000 in compensation after a decade long dental nightmare

Gosport man awarded £6,000 after a decade long dental nightmare

This Christmas, patients under the care of the Hampshire and Isle and Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust can anticipate a touch of festive magic thanks to Brighterway, the Trust’s dedicated charity. In a heartwarming tradition, Brighterway is delivering thoughtfully curated gift bags to brighten the holidays for patients, alongside festive treats for the wards.

Transforming Christmas for NHS Patients: Brighterway Spreads Joy with Festive Gi...

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore

Joanna Newark, 52, encourages everyone to incorporate a daily breast self-exam into their routines.

'My chemo was so strong the nurse was gowned up like a spaceman'

The new blood test can remove barriers to an early diagnosis

Ad Feature Blood test which can help detect early Alzheimer’s launches in the UK

The Lord Darzi Report found that the NHS is in 'serious trouble'.

NHS reforms: Government announces new league tables for NHS providers

Aslı Tarcan Clinic is a leading destination for anyone considering hair transplant procedure in Turkey

Ad Feature Asli Tarcan Clinic: A pioneer centre for hair transplantation

The case definition for monkeypox has been updated by UK health officials to include new symptoms to look out for

Mpox cases UK: Where did it come from and how does it spread?

Pharmacist shares how to spot the difference between sore throat, strep and Covid symptoms.

Is it Covid, strep or a sore throat? Worrying symptoms to look out for

Up to 97% of new patients are unable to access NHS dental care according to the British Dental Association.

What to do if you can't get a dentist appointment

The Pharmacy First scheme means you can speak to your pharmacist about seven common health conditions.

The seven health conditions your local pharmacy can treat

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