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Are you interested in community research? Portsmouth City Council is looking for casual community field workers to help find out about Portsmouth residents’ perception and experience of crime and anti-social behaviour. To find out more and to apply search https://resourcing.portsmouth.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=921
What happens when we start seeing and hearing people and valuing their contribution? How can we move to a world where acceptance is a norm? Watch Duke Harrison Hunter talk about his personal experiences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVCTp4e6isk
Whether you take the bus, trains, taxis or ferries regularly or not, have your say to help us develop a strategy that works for everyone. Take part in the consultation https://www.research.net/r/DraftPTSConsultEBULLETIN
The HSF exceptional hardship scheme is for households in Portsmouth who are struggling financially due to the increased cost in bills or a loss of an income meaning they are unable to afford daily living costs including buying essential household items. To apply for the scheme please complete an online https://my.portsmouth.gov.uk/en/AchieveForms/?form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-64d909c6-e9b1-414b-94a7-2ba2c3d89920/AF-Stage-24d8f832-e3cb-4d2a-8bea-223190374a64/definition.json&redirectlink=%2Fen&cancelRedirectLink=%2Fen&consentMessage=yes For those who are unable to do so, they can apply by ringing the dedicated HSF helpline on 023 9268 8010. Residents may apply if they meet the scheme’s criteria and have not received an Exceptional Hardship payment within the last six calendar months. If an applicant has previously…
Portsmouth Wellbeing Service helps people to lead healthier lives, including stopping smoking, losing weight and drinking less alcohol. It offers free, friendly and convenient support via telephone or face-to-face support from a range of community venues across Portsmouth. This includes healthy weight group programmes and stop smoking drop-in sessions. Find out morehttps://wellbeingportsmouth.co.uk/or call 023 9229 4001
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.
If you’re not sure where to get support for your mental health, you can visit the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub website www.mentalhealthinportsmouth.co.uk Find information aboutLocal mental health services,Advice on emotions and feelings, hear from people with lived experience. Or call the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub phoneline on 0300 123 6621. The phoneline is open Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm for people aged 16 and over. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, call 111. In an emergency, call 999.
Starting Monday 3 November,1pm-2.30pm at Buckland Family Hub, Turner Road, PO1 4PN, A group to support with the transition of starting school, using the PEEP method of helping parents with the little things that make a huge difference to their child’s development. Different topics are covered each week for families to use in a home learning environment and make the most of learning opportunities in everyday life. To book your free space https://hsportsmouth.org.uk/startforlife/ School Readiness – FREE 5 week course for children starting school in September 2026 Starting Monday 3 November,1pm-2.30pm at Buckland Family Hub, Turner Road, PO1 4PN, A…
If you’ve been told you have high blood pressure and need to monitor it, you can borrow a monitor from Southsea, Beddow, North End, Paulsgrove or Cosham libraries. Pauline was advised to monitor her blood pressure for 7 days by her GP: “I thought how brilliant, I can borrow a machine and test myself at home. This was less stressful and less obtrusive to my day.” Pop in and speak to a library staff member to find out more.
Please consider completing this survey. How do you feel about physical activity and exercise? Whether you do a little or a lot, your input matters! Tell us what you think – we’ll then be working with activity providers and community spaces to bring your suggestions to life. Complete the survey here👇https://www.surveyhero.com/c/vmybwiwj