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Portsmouth City Council is creating a 15-year strategy (2025–2040) to improve air quality across the city. Our goal is that everyone in Portsmouth should breathe air that supports their health and wellbeing. We aim to: Clean air benefits everyone – whether you live, work, study or play here. Have your say to help us develop a strategy that works for everyone. The survey is open until midnight on 3 October 2025. Take the survey: https://www.research.net/r/CleanAirGEN
Symptoms of the perimenopause and menopause can have a big impact on your life, including relationships and work. You may find the following advice helpful:
Come along Charter Community Sport Centre on Saturday 4 October, 10am-2pm and Try 5 activities. Find enjoyable, accessible ways to get moving. A range of activities from family dance and netball to chair-based options and gym introductions will be on offer, all in 20-minute taster sessions. There will also be women only sessions available. By taking part, you can collect stamps for each activity you try and enter a draw to win prizes. As well as the sessions there will be free health checks, places to rest and chat and information available about local leisure discount cards. The event is…
Glyn from Southsea said: “My son would always ask me when I was going to stop smoking. The Wellbeing Service’s support was convenient and worked around my everyday life. I haven’t smoked since!” The team, who can arrange for you to get stop smoking products, medication or a free vape kit (18+), will also be popping up across the city in a range of locations throughout Stoptober. Learn more: https://wellbeingportsmouth.co.uk/stop-smoking/
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) confirm that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children Paracetamol remains the recommended pain relief option for pregnant women when used as directed. Untreated pain and fever can pose risks to the unborn baby, so it is important to manage these symptoms with the recommended treatment. Full statement fromhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children
All GP practices in Portsmouth are now providing their routine online consultations from 8.00am to 6.30pm. These consultations offer a convenient way for patients to contact their GP practice about something that does not need urgent attention that day. It can be used for various reasons – including describing symptoms, getting advice, requesting prescriptions, sick notes and managing some conditions. The extended hours should free up practice phone lines for those who need them most and make it more convenient to access appointments.
Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations are available across Portsmouth for those who are eligible now. Vaccinations provide vital protection helping to prevent seriousness illness. For people who are eligible, there are several ways to get the vaccinated, through your GP or by booking through the online system, by calling 119 or using the NHS App. https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine If you need help, you can also call the NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Covid-19 vaccination helpline on 0300 562 0018
Take the bus for FREE every weekend this September Portsmouth is celebrating Catch the Bus Month in style with free bus travel every Saturday and Sunday in September! As part of the Portsmouth Bus Service Improvement Plan, Portsmouth City Council has collaborated with local bus companies First Bus South and Stagecoach Bus to offer free travel on all services when you get on the bus within the Portsmouth boundary. Travel for free on 20, 21, 27, and 28 September. Whether you’re heading to the shops, meeting friends, or exploring the city, it’s the perfect opportunity to give the bus a…