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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
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