Island City Network

09/04/2026

This we're focusing on early diagnosis.

We want as many people as possible to know that bowel cancer is treatable and curable especially if diagnosed early. Nearly everyone survives bowel cancer if diagnosed at the earliest stage.

Our vision is of a future where nobody dies of the disease. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer by championing early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care. But we can't do it alone.

This month we're asking you to help us spread the message and raise vital awareness. Simply sharing this post could help someone else. Get involved and .

19/11/2025

04/11/2025

November is Cancer Awareness month for several cancers including pancreatic cancer..

04/09/2025

03/09/2025

So many cancer awareness campaigns for September. Please get in contact with the surgery if you are worried about any unusual symptoms.

19/03/2025

Happy 2025!
Together, we want to raise awareness of what social prescribing is, how it works, and how it changes lives. Social Prescribers can help with problems such as mental health, weight loss, sleep, relationship support, parenting support, social isolation, bereavement & more.
Island City Network Social Prescribers will be at Lake Road Practice today 1.30-3.30pm, so why not drop in & have a chat to find out what it's all about.

07/03/2025

Some things can't be fixed by doctors and medicine alone. If you'd like to speak to someone to help you explore activities and services to improve your health and wellbeing, join us at one of our drop in clinics below. No appointment is necessary.

Spark Community Space, Fratton Way, PO4 8SL.
10am-12pm, 26th March, 9th April, 23rd April.

Lake Road Practice, Nutfield Place, PO1 4JT.
1.30-3.30pm, 19th March, 2nd April, 16th April, 30th April.

21/02/2025

Join us on 19th March at Lake Rd surgery, 1.30pm-3.30pm to discover how can improve community wellbeing!

09/02/2024

Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2024

This week, 6th -12th February is Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2023. The week aims to raise awareness of sexual abuse and sexual violence and encourage people to seek support.

Whenever it happened – remember it is never too late to get support for sexual abuse or sexual violence.

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police

Contact Victim Support’s 24/7 Support line on 08 08 16 89 111.

You can also get support from your Social Prescribing team at the surgery, simply contact reception for a referral.

05/02/2024

Anima launches tomorrow - thank you to everone who has made an account so far! This is the exciting new system giving you with a more efficient way to make medical requests such as appointments, sick notes and medications. Sign up using the link below:

https://patients.animahealth.com/signIn?name=SXNsYW5kIENpdHkgUHJhY3RpY2U%3D

17/11/2023

SELF-CARE WEEK 13-19 November

Cutting back on the booze can be a really effective way to improve your health, boost your energy, lose weight and save money.
It's recommended to drink no more than 14 units of alcohol a week, spread across 3 days or more.
One simple way to cut down is to have at least a few drink-free days every week. If you ned support self referyourself to Portsmouth Wellbeing Service: www.wellbeingportsmouth.co.uk/drink-less