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ONLY call 999 or visit the Emergency Department (A&E) at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham for genuine emergencies such as loss of consciousness, severe chest pain, breathing difficulties, serious accidents, severe bleeding, deep wounds or suspected broken bones. Keep the Emergency Department free for those who really need it. Find our more with our Choose Well campaign.
Pandemic flu
For more information about pandemic flu, please visit The latest. For important information about swine flu and pregnancy - click here to download the Department of Health guidance leaflet.
Provider Services Directory
Our Provider Services arm, Portsmouth Community and Mental Health Services, has a directory (PDF). It details all the community and specialist services that we provide for around 600,000 people in Portsmouth and south east Hampshire.
Delivery of single sex accommodation
Find out what we're doing to ensure our patients' privacy and dignity are maintained with single sex accommodation.
National Self Care Awareness Week - 9-15 November
Self Care Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of the information and support available to help people take control of their health and wellbeing. If you're living with a health condition, or want to learn how to look after yourself better, ask your healthcare professional, visit www.nhs.uk/yourhealth, or read our news release.
Quit now - we can help
Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do to be healthy. Take the first step to quitting smoking by calling 023 9236 9234, emailing info@pompeyquit.com or visiting Pompey Quit.
Board meetings - find out what we're up to
Our PCT Board meets in public on a regular basis, as outlined in our schedule of meetings (PDF). Our next meeting is on 20 November from noon until 2.30pm. You can find out more and download papers from our Meetings in public page.
Quick links to better health

Need help in a hurry? Choose Well...
Do you need help or advice about everyday health concerns or a minor injury? There are lots of options to help you get the healthcare you need and our Choose Well campaign signposts you to the most appropriate one.
Download our Choose Well leaflet (PDF) for more information.
Transforming Community Services
The PCT is undertaking work to formally separate what it does as a commissioning organisation from the work it does providing services. This will not affect our high standards of patient care – indeed, our patients and service users should not notice any change in the care that they receive.
The changes are focused solely on the future structure of the PCT. You can read more about the reorganisation on our dedicated web pages. We will update these pages regularly and let you know how you can become involved in the process as it unfolds.
Annual Health Check 2008/09
The Care Quality Commission has published the annual performance ratings for all NHS Trusts in England for the year from April 1,2008, to March 31, 2009. You can read more in The lowdown or for more information about our response click here.
