news 2012
Please select from any of the months below to find relevant news topics of your choice.
jubilee bank holiday - pharmacy opening times
This link will direct you the opening times of pharmacies in Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth over the two bank holidays o......11 marathons and row lands end to gunwharf, for organ donor awareness - what could you do?
May 16, 2012
Firefighters Stuart Vince and Phil Jackson will be running 11 marathons starting on Sunday 20 May 2012, from the main entrance of Queen Alexandra H......
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portsmouth venues to appear on the DisabledGo website
May 16, 2012
Portsmouth City Council has signed up with DisabledGo, one of the largest disability organisations in Europe that produces online access guides for......
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portsmouth's director of public health supports the government’s consultation on plain tobacco packaging
May 16, 2012
Portsmouth's director of public health is supporting the government’s consultation on plain tobacco packaging and encouraging colleagues ......
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portsmouth in bloom deadline extended!
May 16, 2012
Calling all gardeners, the deadline has been extended! Due to the terrible weather and torrential rain the Portsmouth Bloom Awards deadline has bee......
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changes to local sexual health services
May 10, 2012
Earlier this year the specialist Sexual Health Services for residents of Hampshire and Portsmouth changed and the service can now be contacted......
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cancer research new campaign - the answer is plain
May 10, 2012
Cancer Research UK has launched a new campaign supporting the government's idea of considering making cigarette packs less attractive ......
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free condoms by post for portsmouth & hampshire residents
May 10, 2012
Would you like free condoms, lube, sexual health information or a Chlamydia testing kit posted to you? If you live in the *Hampshire or Portsmouth ......
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free cycle security marking
May 10, 2012
If fear of cycle theft is stopping you from using your cycle more often - Hampshire police offer free cycle security marking at locations arou......
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dont go cold turkey when you quit smoking - help is at hand
May 2, 2012
Carolina Peters quit smoking because the operation she desperately wanted couldn’t go ahead unless she stopped.
Carolina, from Sout......
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do you have a question about Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust?
April 25, 2012
Or perhaps you have an idea that could improve processes and procedures at the Trust?
Then why not come along to your constituency meeting and ......
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plain tobacco packaging – your support wanted
April 25, 2012
A consultation is underway about the possible introduction of standardised packaging for tobacco products – and your local NHS is urging peop......
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new tobacco legislation now in place
April 18, 2012
Legislation to protect children from being the target of tobacco promotion and help people quit smoking came into effect on Friday 6 April. All lar......
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beryl kicks her 42 year habit !
April 18, 2012
Smokers are turning to clinical staff to help quit smoking thanks to a new referral program at the Queen Alexandra Hospital.
When Beryl Leach w......
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free meet2eat sessions for the over 50's
April 18, 2012
What is Meet2Eat? The mission of this organisation is quite simple; to bring older adults together and provide training with three things......
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consultation launched on standardised tobacco packaging
April 17, 2012
A UK-wide consultation seeking views on whether tobacco products should be sold in standardised packaging has been launched.
The governme......
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job vacancies with learning links - 'families moving forward' programme
April 17, 2012
Learning Links (Southern) Ltd is a Portsmouth based social enterprise and registered charity that works in the South East of England to ......
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local stroke awareness day at queen alexandra hospital
April 17, 2012
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust is launching a local stroke awareness day on 19 April 2012. There are around 1,200 admissions per year fo......
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101 great ideas for activities to do outside with kids
April 3, 2012
101 Great ideas to get children away from the TV or computer and have fun and get active outdoors.
Families magazine has recently published an ......
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sailing tasters sessions launched for children and young people
March 29, 2012
The On Board club is running again at the Portsmouth Watersports Centre and is part of the RYA’s very successful initiative to get more ......
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trowels at the ready - it's portsmouth in bloom time!
March 29, 2012
Spring is here and it's time to get off the sofa, get moving, get outside and make the most of the warmer weather, and what better way to do th......
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local teen mum recognised for work with school pupils
March 29, 2012
A young mum who tells school pupils the truth about teen pregnancy has been recognised at a national awards ceremony.
Joelene Brazier, 18, is a......
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dates of local blood donor sessions announced
March 27, 2012
Blood is something we all expect to be there for us when we need it, yet only 4% of us give blood. Many people would not be alive today if it wasn&......
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new social activity club for residents age 50+ in milton
March 27, 2012
It is now widely accepted that social contact and activities are important factors in creating emotional and physical well being.
If ......
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do you struggle to get to sleep?
March 22, 2012
If you are struggling to get some quality sleep, check out the hints and tips on the NHS Livewell/insomnia page
Just a few simple lifestyl......
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don't forget your plimsolls - new type of exercise for those who hate gyms!
March 15, 2012
Don't Forget Your Plimsolls is an adult (18+) exercise class based around old school playground and PE games with the emphasis on fun and ......
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sign up now for the indian head massage/reiki course at city girls school
March 14, 2012
City Girls' School will be offering a six week Indian Head Massage and Reiki course. Three weeks will be spent on each therapy.
T......
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soothe your stress - book your place now
March 14, 2012
Managing a family is difficult. To help you deal with the stress of every day life, Solent NHS Trust will be running FREE three hour workshops on W......
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national no smoking day on 14th march !
March 13, 2012
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new lyengar yoga courses starting in april
March 12, 2012
The Learning Place in North End is running a range of lyengar yoga courses from April to June. Call now to book you place.
Whatever your a......
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sign up for a 5 week healthy living course
March 12, 2012
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teenage pregnancy rates in Portsmouth are falling
March 6, 2012
Teenage conception rates in Portsmouth are steadily reducing, figures released this week by The Office of National Statistics show.
The latest ......
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sneaky drinks
March 6, 2012
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when stroke strikes act FAST
March 6, 2012
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in England each year, accounting for 10% of deaths (more than 45,000). It kills more women than breast c......
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lots of lazytown fun and activities for 2 -5 year olds!
March 6, 2012
Change4Life has teamed up with superhero Sportacus from popular children’s TV show LazyTown to encourage young children aged between two and ......
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primary schools - get set for games4Life !
March 6, 2012
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national no smoking day on 14th march !
March 1, 2012
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wanted – your old shoes!
March 1, 2012
The No Smoking Day campaign is now part of the British Heart Foundation, and to support this there is an appeal for unwanted shoes for an even......
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could you be an organ or blood donor?
February 29, 2012
Every year 1,000 people die waiting for a transplant. However, only 4% of people regularly give blood, and only 26% of us h......
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because children don't come with a manual !
February 28, 2012
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countdown to the big green commuter challenge
February 28, 2012
A spaceman helped get a fun green challenge off the launchpad today! He helped start the countdown to The Big Green Commuter Challenge - an annual ......
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delivering equality in adult mental health services
February 21, 2012
Mental health is everybody's business, although some think it is taboo and shameful. Anxiety and depression are the most common mental illnesse......
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something for the weekend?
February 21, 2012
If you would like to know all about events, attractions and things to do at the weekend, including walks and local events to keep children and......
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is drink sneaking up on you?
February 21, 2012
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plan a celebration for the 2012 games and become a local leader!
February 21, 2012
If you want to plan a celebration for the Games, look no further. Sign up to be a Local Leader with the official olympic website and whether you in......
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Get fit in 2012 with 15 days gym subscription for £20.12!
February 14, 2012
You can enjoy 15 days gym subscription with the special deal currently on offer at the John Pounds Centre.The centre has been o......
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would you like to register with a NHS dentist ?
February 13, 2012
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don’t risk a broken bone during the cold weather
February 13, 2012
With freezing temperatures, snow and sleet featuring on the weather forecasts, the Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth PCT Cluster......
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connect with others this valentines day
February 13, 2012
Lots of people celebrate Valentine's Day with someone they're close to, but did you know that connecting with others, in it's braodest ......
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local children get involved in the lead up to London 2012 Olympics games
February 10, 2012
Portsmouth is getting ready for London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics with its very own sports tournament this half term.
Children from local yo......
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new zumba created for beginners to exercise or for older people
February 10, 2012
Zumba - the exhilarating, Latin inspired, dance/excercise, workout routine has now created a low impact version called Zumba Gold. This w......
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get in the swim at half term
February 2, 2012
Kids can improve their swim-ability this half term thanks to a new intensive course available at centres across Portsmouth.
With the London 201......
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beat the winter blues
February 2, 2012
Winter depression (seasonal affective disorder or SAD) is thought to affect up to one in 15 of us every year between September and April.......
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vacancy for children's healthy weight care pathway co-ordinator
January 23, 2012
Children’s Healthy Weight Care Pathway Co-ordinator
Health and wellbeing are fundamental elements in our search to improve our quality of......
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bowel cancer campaign
January 19, 2012
The first NHS national bowel cancer symptom awareness campaign will launch on 30 January and run until the end of March 2012. The campaign ad......
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Change4Life supermeals campaign
January 17, 2012
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join up with the southsea greenhouse and help it to grow!
January 17, 2012
If you want to buy some great healthy produce that’s grown nearby, rather than flown in from halfway round the world, come down to the Souths......
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here we are at the start of a brand new year!
January 12, 2012
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money saving deals on healthier food
January 12, 2012
As part of the Supermeals campaign - three of your local supermarkets are offering some money saving deals on a range of healthier foods, helping y......
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job vacancy at learning links
January 4, 2012
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free Ainsley Harriott cook book
January 4, 2012
