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HAF Fun Pompey will be returning for the Christmas school holidays, offering exciting opportunities and delicious food to children and young people. If you’re eligible for benefits related free school meals, your child can attend HAF for free. If you’re not sure, you can check to see if you’re eligible.https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/schools-and-learning/schools/school-meals/?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GovDeliveryBookings for the HAF programme are due to launch at the end of November, giving you plenty of time to plan for the school break. Keep up to date with the launch, last minute spaces and additional activities by signing up to the HAF e-newsletter. https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKPORTSMOUTH/signup/35433
Flu and COVID-19 spread easily in winter and can be hard to avoid. It’s important you have the vaccinations you’re offered to reduce your risk of severe symptoms Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations are available for those who are eligible. For people who are eligible, there are several ways to get the vaccinated, If you need help, you can also call the NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Covid-19 vaccination helpline on 0300 562 0018 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/
Come along to the mobile library bus on Mondays in Drayton and Paulsgrove for health and wellbeing advice and information, including: ▫️ Free stop smoking and healthy weight support▫️ Accessing activities in your community▫️ Help for families Come along on Monday 17th, 24th November and 1 December: Drayton: Drayton Lane (near Havant Road) 9:30am–12:30pmPaulsgrove: Hillsley Road (near shop) 1:00pm–2:15pm | Victory School 2:30pm–3.45pm
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.