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A pioneering mobile health service is eliminating barriers to women’s healthcare by delivering long-acting contraception directly to communities across Hampshire. The Roving LARC Bus, launched by Mid Hampshire Healthcare, offers implants and coils without GP referrals, with plans to expand into Dorset within months.
A new Hampshire & Isle of Wight Dementia Alliance will coordinate services and amplify lived experiences to streamline support for those affected by dementia. Age Concern Hampshire leads the initiative, backed by 12 partner organizations.
A groundbreaking dementia alliance launched this week aims to overhaul support services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The coalition unites patients, carers, charities and healthcare partners to create a seamless network of care during Dementia Awareness Week.
GPs warn of stretched services as thousands prepare for the long weekend. Community pharmacies and NHS 111 urged to ease pressure on urgent care.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust faces scrutiny after inspectors uncovered seven safety breaches, staffing shortages, and delayed care in crisis mental health services. Chief Nurse Suzie Marriott admits failures and vows rapid improvements as the trust responds to a damning CQC report.
One in ten women live with adenomyosis, an often-misdiagnosed uterine condition causing extreme menstrual pain. A 34-year-old London woman describes her agony as feeling like 'a chainsaw inside me.' Now, a new study reveals the true scale of the condition’s impact on daily life and healthcare systems.
NHS widows face financial ruin after husbands die young, with some losing survivor benefits entirely. A three-year investigation reveals systemic failures leaving families in penury despite decades of service.
Helen Hamblen, founder of Dementia Support Hampshire & Isle of Wight, is a finalist in the 2026 Dementia Care Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Dementia. Just four years after launching the charity, she’s been recognized for transforming local dementia care amid a crisis in diagnosis delays.
More than 100 Labour MPs have warned Prime Minister Keir Starmer that failing to pass assisted dying legislation could erode public trust in politics. The plea comes amid growing pressure on the government to address the contentious issue.
A patient watchdog warns of a growing two-tier health system as more people pay for private treatments to bypass NHS waiting lists. The shift highlights critical delays in public health services.