Hamble Valley Health

06/02/2026

Please be aware that there are roadworks and temporary traffic lights on the Maypole roundabout today, which are causing delays in the Hedge End area. Please allow additional time if you are travelling from the Botley direction.

03/02/2026

Would you or someone you know like to sit down with our Wellbeing team for a chat, or just like to get out and meet other people in the local community?
We are looking to bring people together for friendship and support.
Our new drop in starts on 18th Feb, details below:

02/02/2026

Important update❗️
Due to a fire yesterday at Southampton General Hospital, A&E are currently only able to see patients with life or limb threatening conditions.
If you would normally have attended UHS for a non-life-threatening issue, please submit an Anima and we will do our best to help and advise.
Please be aware that we expect to be busier than usual as a result, and we appreciate your patience during this time. Thank you.

27/01/2026

We’re sharing details of the SAFE‑D study, which is looking for people aged 50–84 who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the last 6 months.
Your involvement could help support vital research into detecting pancreatic cancer earlier.
Find out more or register your interest at - www.safe-d.uk

27/01/2026

UPDATE - 27th January 12:25
Our online consultation system (Anima) is now available again.
Thank you for bearing with us while the service was unavailable this morning due to staffing pressures.
You can now submit online requests as normal.

Practice Update - 27th January (OLD)
Due to high levels of sickness within our GP team today, our clinical capacity is reduced. We may need to review, adjust, or reschedule some appointments throughout the day.
Online Consultations (Anima) are also unavailable today. They will reopen tomorrow, 28th January 2026 at 08:00.
If your symptoms are urgent, please contact the surgery directly:
BHC: 02380 453110
HEMC: 01489 785722

20/01/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.

It protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

Chickenpox is very common and can sometimes lead to serious complications, so vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness as children grow.

You don’t need to do anything — we will be in touch when your child is due.

🔗 nhs.uk/mmrv

15/01/2026

Admission rates to hospital with influenza are still rising. We have added some additional flu vaccine appointments over the next 2 weeks for patients who are eligible and have not yet had their vaccination this season (since September).
There is availability at all three sites.
Please book on the NHS app, or call us.
Please only book if you are eligible - if you are not eligible we are not able to give you the vaccine and you will be turned away!

08/01/2026

We’re recruiting!

Here at Hamble Valley Health, we’re always looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team. Keep an eye on our jobs page for the latest opportunities and adverts:
👉 https://www.hamblevalleyhealth.nhs.uk/practice-information/vacancies/

We are currently recruiting for a Salaried GP and an Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Care Practitioner, and we’d love to hear from you.

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested.

We are always looking for new members for our team. If you are looking for a reception or admin position, and have great customer service, or a particular skill or knowledge like summarising…

07/01/2026

Wednesday 7th January

Due to capacity, Online Consultations are unavailable today. They will reopen tomorrow at 08:00.
If your symptoms are urgent, please contact the surgery directly:
BHC: 02380 453110
HEMC: 01489 785722

Thank you for your understanding.

05/01/2026

A few more places on this for eligible patients!

How do you feel about food?!

💫 The term ‘food freedom’ and having a good relationship with food allows for being relaxed around your food choices and being comfortable listening to changes in your appetite.

🤗 A good relationship with food involves not feeling guilty about eating certain foods, with no foods being prohibited or classed as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ for you, and ultimately enjoying eating food that makes you feel good.

💭 It can take time to build a good relationship with food, as it would with learning any new behaviour or changing a pattern of thinking.

📈 A first step is to understand what rules you set yourself around food and make a note of how food makes you feel. You can then pick a place to start.

❗️It’s important to recognise what having a good relationship with food looks like, so you can identify whether you need to make some healthy changes.

The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme: is a free service for people living with prediabetes and those who have a history of gestational diabetes.

🔄 The programme combines specialist nutrition, psychology and physical activity to promote long term behaviour change.

📖 Our support is invaluable should you feel you are ready to make a change: here is Alan's story: https://preventing-diabetes.co.uk/our-stories/alans-story/

Find a group near you using this link: https://pulsehealthcare.outsystemsenterprise.com/NDPP_Referrals/GroupSession?ViewOnly=true

💙 Our Hedge End group info is below 👇

Hamble Valley Health Hedge End Town Council Botley Parish Council Botley Neighbourcare Meon Health Practice The Underhill Centre

29/12/2025

Check out this exciting free 12-week exercise programme for adults living in Hampshire (excluding Southampton and Portsmouth) who are currently inactive!

There’s even a programme starting in the New Year in Bursledon, specially designed for people living with chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia.

Scan the QR code or use the link to sign up - https://beactivehampshire.org.uk/sign-up

20/12/2025

The practice is closed on 25th December, 26th December and 1st January, but normal opening hours apply outside of those days.
Please remember if you a putting a prescription request in that it takes 2-3 working days to process, so if you are putting it in on 24th December, it will be ready by the 31st December.
Pharmacy opening times are also different over the holidays - see the link for more informationhttps://www.england.nhs.uk/south-east/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/12/Hampshire-Pharmacy-Opening-Times-Winter-BH-2025-26.pdf
Wishing you and your families a happy and health Christmas and New Year!