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Welcome to the third edition of the PGP Patient Pulse, the official patient newsletter of Portsdown Group Practice. Please continue

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

We are delighted to announce that we have achieved the Gold Award in the 2024 Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for

A new vaccination will be available from September to protect patients against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). It will be offered

Flu / COVID season is here! There are some changes regarding when patients will be eligible for their Flu /

The Government has published its Infected Blood Enquiry report. The report can be viewed via the dedicated website: https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/ Led

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. Yet the latest data shows that almost one third of people who were sent an NHS bowel cancer screening kit in England last year did not go on to complete it. Early diagnosis is vital, as detecting bowel cancer at the earliest stage makes you up to 9 times more likely to be successfully treated.

In response to patient feedback for improving the patient journey and experience, we are expanding the variety of methods that

We have been working alongside our FCPs (First Contact Physiotherapists) for over a year now and are fortunate to have

We are working with Imperium Healthcare to provide some of our COPD patients with a telephone review of their condition.

We are working with Healthy.io to provide some of our diabetic patients with a Home Urine Test kit. Before we

For more information on having your vaccinations and practicing religion please visit: https://www.immunology.org/

The VDRS can currently assist with missing or incorrect vaccination records for people registered with a GP practice in England and vaccinated

Register for the Text Reminder Service You can now register to receive information by text message on your phone regarding