Flu and COVID Vaccinations – Autumn / Winter

Flu / COVID season is here! There are some changes regarding when patients will be eligible for their Flu / COVID vaccinations this year. Please visit our Flu / COVID page to read all of the updates. We are now inviting eligible patients to book their appointments.

Samaritans Veterans App

“Emotional health and wellbeing for Service leavers and veterans.”

Life after the Armed Forces

“Samaritans’ vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Samaritans has 201 branches across the UK and Republic of Ireland and we respond to around 10,000 calls for help every day. We’re here day and night, 365 days a year for anyone who needs us.

Leaving the military can be difficut for some. Regardless of whether you’re transitioning out of the military now or have already left, reflecting on your own emotional health and the emotional health of your close family is really important.”

At Portsdown Group Practice, we take mental health very seriously. We look to support both our patients and our staff with any means necessary. The Samaritans are excellent group to reach out to, if you are struggling or you just need someone to talk to with experience and impartiality, please call 116 123, alternatively please use their new app at the following link:

Samaritans Veterans App

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