Hamble Valley Health

18/11/2025

All Hamble Valley Health sites will be closed from 1pm today for a staff training afternoon.

Because of this, our online consultation service will be unavailable today.

If you need urgent help, please contact us by phone this morning or use alternative services while we are closed.
If your query can wait, please get in touch with us tomorrow.

Thank you for your understanding.

18/11/2025

The Practice is closed this afternoon for training from 1pm. It will reopen at 8am on Wednesday. This applies to all three sites, although the Extended Hours and OOH service will still be running from Bursledon Tuesday evening.
If you have an urgent medical need that cannot wait until we reopen on Wednesday, please contact NHS111.

17/11/2025

Well done to Dr Shahsavanpour (pictured) and Nurse Lyn (not pictured) who won the award alongside the ICB team.

Congratulations to our Infection Prevention and Control team and participating primary care networks (PCNs) for winning the PrescQipp 2025 Patient Safety and Addressing Over-Prescribing Award.

The project, launched in September 2024, aimed to reduce clostridioides difficile infections (CDIs) by empowering PCNs through education, data insights, and locally driven initiatives. CDIs, often linked to antibiotic use and long-term conditions, can cause serious bowel infections.

Fourteen PCNs with high CDI rates and health inequalities reviewed local cases to identify trends and develop tailored interventions. After eight months, nine PCNs achieved a 20–59% reduction in CDI cases, while non-participating PCNs mostly saw increases. The rise in some participating PCNs was likely due to improved case finding.

The project’s scalable model, supported by a shared resource pack, enables replication across other PCNs. This initiative demonstrates how education, local ownership, and data-driven action can reduce harm and improve patient care.

12/11/2025

📌 A Reminder About Our Community Guidelines

Thank you to everyone who’s part of our practice Facebook community. To maintain a positive and respectful space for all, please remember our key guidelines:

✅ Respect and Courtesy
We expect all members to engage kindly and respectfully. Personal attacks or disrespectful language will not be tolerated.

🙅‍♂️ Privacy Matters
Please avoid sharing personal medical details here. For individual medical concerns, contact the practice directly.

🚫 No Medical Advice or Urgent Requests
This page is for information and updates only. For appointments, prescriptions, or urgent medical matters, please use the appropriate practice channels or call NHS 111.

By sticking to these guidelines, we ensure the page remains a helpful and supportive resource for everyone.

Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and for being a valued part of our community.

11/11/2025

We will remember them❤️

08/11/2025

It’s our final flu clinic this morning at Blackthorn Health Centre.
The weather is on our side today, so please where you can, walk, cycle or get the bus if you have an appointment.
We are anticipating over 1500 people across the day.
Please only attend if you have an appointment. If you have an appointment but are feeling unwell or no longer able to make it, please contact us next week, or check the nhs app next week to rebook.
Thanks for all your support for our clinics this year!

23/10/2025

This year, we have vaccinated 4745 patients so far in our flu clinics.
If you are eligible and haven't yet booked an appointment, we have our last clinic on Saturday 8th November at Blackthorn Health Centre, and we have just release a new batch of appointments, which should take us well over the 6000 mark!
You can book through the NHS App, by us sending you a self-book link by text message, or by you calling us.
Please only book if you are eligible - check here if you're not sure https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
We are very grateful to all the patients who have supported us this year by accessing their vaccination through us, as the income supports our other services.

Find out about the flu vaccine for adults, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.

17/10/2025

We're holding another Flu Clinic tomorrow at Hedge End Medical Centre, please only attend if you have a pre-booked appointment. We look forward to getting patients vaccinated for the Winter season.

16/10/2025

This year, we have vaccinated 3217 patients so far in our flu clinics.

If you are eligible and haven't yet booked an appointment, we have 2 more clinics with availability:
Saturday 18th October at Hedge End Medical Centre
Saturday 8th November at Blackthorn Health Centre.

You can book through the NHS App, by us sending you a self-book link by text message, or by you calling us.

Please only book if you are eligible - check here if you're not sure https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

We are very grateful to all the patients who have supported us this year by accessing their vaccination through us, as the income supports our other services.

Find out about the flu vaccine for adults, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.

14/10/2025

Each year, we send Christmas cards to patients who might be feeling lonely during the festive season. Along with these cards, we include a special leaflet to offer support and brighten their Christmas.
This year, we’re looking for local businesses to sponsor the printing of these leaflets. We'll include your business name on the leaflet, letting the patients who receive it know who has kindly supported this initiative.
If you’d like to partner with us and spread some kindness this Christmas, please get in touch via email (hiowicb-hsi.hvh@nhs.net) by Friday the 31st of October.
Together, we can bring warmth and joy to those who need it most.
Thank you for your support! ❤️

11/10/2025

💉 Flu Clinic Today – Saturday 11th October 💉
We’re looking forward to welcoming patients to our flu clinic at Blackthorn Health Centre today.

A few reminders:
✅ Please arrive at your booked time slot.

✅ Car parking is available, but space is limited. If you are able, please consider walking or lift sharing. Reserved spaces are available for Blue Badge holders.

✅ Please check the weather forecast and bring an umbrella with you if needed, some outdoor queuing may be required but we will endeavour to keep this to a minimum.

Thank you for helping us keep everything running smoothly. We look forward to seeing you today!

10/10/2025

We're holding another Flu Clinic tomorrow at Blackthorn Health Centre, please only attend if you have a pre-booked appointment. We look forward to getting patients vaccinated for the Winter season.