Hamble Valley Health

18/02/2026

🌟 New Research Study at Hamble Valley Health

Do Antibiotics Really Help with Chest Infections?

We’re taking part in an important new research study exploring whether antibiotics are truly effective for chest infections in older adults.

You may be eligible to take part if:
1. You are aged 65 or over
2. You have a chronic illness or experience moderate frailty
3. You have had a moderately severe cough for LESS than 2 weeks

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Find out more about the study here:
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/ctu/afloat.page

If you believe you fit the criteria and would like to take part, please submit an Anima request to Hamble Valley Health, including your symptoms and mentioning the “Afloat Study.” https://anima.thirdparty.nhs.uk/blue/o/so314nqbla

18/02/2026

Struggling with your sleep? Sleepstation can help.
Get advice, support, self-help resources and structured insomnia therapy. Free on the NHS for patients aged 18+, with no waiting lists.
Start today at https://app.sleepstation.org.uk/nhs/register or scan the QR code

12/02/2026

All sites across Hamble Valley Health will be closed from 1pm today for staff training. We will reopen at 8am (tomorrow) Friday 13th February

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.