Island City Practice

25/04/2026

World Malaria Day is a moment to recognise the global impact of malaria and the ongoing work to prevent illness and save lives. While malaria is largely preventable and treatable, it still affects many communities worldwide and can be life-threatening without prompt care.

If you’re travelling to a country where malaria is present, it’s worth planning ahead — seek travel health advice early, follow bite-prevention measures, and take any recommended precautions. Awareness and preparation make a real difference.

Visit the World health Organisation's website to learn more about World Malaria Day: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-malaria-day

For advice on travel vaccinations, visit the NHS website here: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/travel-vaccinations/travel-vaccination-advice/


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World Malaria Day, 25 April, aims to keep malaria high on the political agenda, mobilize additional resources, and empower communities.

21/04/2026

It's normal to have pregnancy questions. Sign up to weekly Start for Life emails for everything you need to know.

https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/pregnancy/using-hair-dye-in-pregnancy-is-it-safe/


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17/04/2026

Looking, listening, and warmly responding to your baby may seem small, but it makes a big difference to their future wellbeing.

Discover more at Start for Life. https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/


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13/04/2026

Not sure what to feed your baby when weaning? We’ve got lots of simple, quick recipes at Start for Life.
https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/baby/weaning/



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11/04/2026

On World Parkinson’s Day, we’re recognising everyone affected by Parkinson’s — those living with the condition, as well as families, friends and carers. Parkinson’s can impact movement, mood, sleep and day-to-day life, and the experience is different for each person.

Find out more about Parkinson's here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons-disease/
Find out about World Parkinson's Day from Parkinson's UK: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/community/world-parkinsons-day


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Read about Parkinson's disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

08/04/2026

Stress Awareness Month is a reminder that stress is common — and it can creep up on us. If you’ve noticed poor sleep, feeling overwhelmed, irritability, or struggling to concentrate, you’re not alone. Small steps can help: take short breaks, keep a simple routine, move a little each day, and talk to someone you trust.

Find local support from the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub: https://mentalhealthinportsmouth.co.uk/


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Welcome to the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub - if you need support for your mental health, call the team on 0300 123 6621 (Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm).

07/04/2026

You can do so much more with the NHS App than you realise.

You can quickly and easily request your repeat prescription. And if you turn on notifications, you’ll get
messages and appointment reminders as soon as they’re sent.

You can also view your GP health record in record time, get your test results faster before they arrive in the post and more. All when it suits you.

Discover what you can do in the NHS App today, visit www.nhs.uk/nhsapp .
Tap the NHS App.


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01/04/2026

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗣 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 for these Easter bank holiday dates:

Friday 3rd April - Good Friday Bank Holiday
Monday 6th April - Easter Monday Bank Holiday

While the surgeries are closed you can still access medical treatment through 111, Out-of-hours doctors, and walk-in-centres such as St. Mary’s Treatment Centre. 🙂
For urgent medical help, please use the NHS 111 online service.
Thank you.

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We provide comprehensive NHS primary care services to help you manage your health and well-being. Our aim is to provide a high quality, caring and personal health care service to our whole patient…

28/03/2026

When you’re pregnant, you don’t always need to give up the things you love. Gentle exercise is good for you and your baby. Find out all you need to know with the Start for Life pregnancy emails.

https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/start-for-life-emails/


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21/03/2026

Over 25 million people in the UK have a friend or family member with dementia.

Research is vital for improving treatments and care for them. Anyone aged 18 or over can take part by signing up to Join Dementia Research – no diagnosis needed.
Sign up today at joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk


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'Join dementia research' is a national service that enables you to register your interest and be matched with suitable research studies.

18/03/2026

Your baby’s brain is making one million new connections every second, making the first 2 years so important for a baby’s healthy development.

Learn more about the impact you can have at Start for Life. https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/


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