Every 15 minutes, someone in England and Wales is diagnosed with bowel cancer. It is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK. All adults aged between 54 and 74 years of age are sent a screening kit (known as a FIT Kit) every 2 years.
Putting our patients at the centre of what we do.
Current and former servicemen and women can get housing and other support if they need it in Portsmouth. Current forces
Please note that all of our surgeries will be closed for the early May Bank Holiday on May 26th 2025.
A recent survey conducted by the Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) reveals that 80% of Practice Managers report that
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reminding patients with asthma of the importance of using their preventer
As the days get longer and the flowers begin to bloom, many of us look forward to enjoying the warmer weather. However, for some, this beautiful season can bring with it the unwelcome symptoms of hay fever.
Welcome to the fourth edition of the PGP Patient Pulse, the official patient newsletter of Portsdown Group Practice. Please continue
Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great. And so does getting your breast screening sorted.
Every 15 minutes, someone in England and Wales is diagnosed with bowel cancer. It is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK. All adults aged between 54 and 74 years of age are sent a screening kit (known as a FIT Kit) every 2 years.
The NHS App is no longer accessible as a mobile app for anybody using older devices. If you cannot use the NHS App on a mobile device, you can log in through the NHS website.
February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month. The oesophagus (sometimes known as the food pipe or gullet) is the organ in
When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You’ll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health.
We are taking part in an important local project to improve how people are diagnosed with cancer. If you were
Did you know that Hepatitis C can now be cured with a 12 week course of tablets? This incredible breakthrough
It is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week from 18th – 24th November. The World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign
If you are a healthcare worker you are eligible for a COVID-19 and flu vaccination this winter. Both clinical and
If you have a learning disability you are able to have the COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. The COVID-19 vaccination protects
Vaccinations in pregnancy help keep you and your unborn baby protected against: We can provide these vaccinations to pregnant patients.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is important to attend Breast Cancer screening when you are invited. The mobile
We are supporting Wessex Cancer Alliance with their awareness campaign, ‘Know the Signs’. The aim of this campaign is to