NHS dentists in the Meon Valley

Ten years ago, there were 3 NHS dental practices in the Meon Valley; there have been none for some years. For most of this time, the Bureau has campaigned with local NHS Trusts to replace at least part of that service. At last, the Trust has let a contract with Iosis Clinic for a mobile surgery that has operated in Bishops Waltham, Wickham and East Meon since 20 September.The mobile surgery is open from 9.30am to 4.30pm and can be found in the following locations:

   Bishops Waltham - Priory Park Hall car park

   Wickham - Wickham Community Centre rear car park

   East Meon - East Meon Village Hall car park

In addition, Iosis Clinic has a surgery in Southgate Street Winchester, opposite St Thomas Church, which is open 8.00am to 8.00pm 7 days a week and is available for emergencies for users of the mobile surgery. Details of the mobile facility and dates at each location can be found on line at www.iosisclinic.co.uk. Registration and appointments can be made on line or by telephone to 01962 670501.

Southampton University Hospital Trust

Southampton General Hospital

Princess Anne Hospital

Mountbatten House

New Forest Birthing Centre

Have you ever been a patient, or visited someone, in one of the Southampton University Trust NHS Hospitals? Have you ever felt you wanted to make a comment about your treatment, or the quality of the care?

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Please visit the website www.suht.nhs.uk and find out how your contribution can develop and improve your regional hospital.

Hampshire Macmillan Citizens Advice Service.
This county wide service for people affected by cancer has been busy helping clients since September 2009. Southampton city is now covered as well as Portsmouth, with Totton and Eastleigh CABx providing the service based at Southampton General Hospital.
From September 2009 to March 2010, there were 3,735 contacts with clients. From 240 cases over £517,000 was gained for clients during that period. Two clients have been very pleased with the service. One said we “have been a godsend and that she would have struggled without us, not knowing what to claim”. Another commented after her bank has finally accepted full and final settlement on a debt, "she was delighted and hugely relieved to no longer have the threat of a charging order on the house hanging over her".
The single telephone number to call for this service is 0844 847 7727