New Horizons Medical Partnership

13/02/2026

National Heart Month is a great time to think about simple ways to protect your heart and improve your long-term health. ❤️🩺💪✨

Checking your blood pressure, understanding your heart age and making positive lifestyle changes like stopping smoking can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Small steps taken today can make a big difference for your future heart health.

If you experience chest pain and tightness, or shortness of breath, call 999 📲

Calculate your heart age: https://ow.ly/61Mo50YcOHA
Check your blood pressure reading: https://ow.ly/QuMO50YcOGX
Read about smoking and your blood pressure: https://ow.ly/NEZq50YcOI7

12/02/2026

11/02/2026

🧪 Respiratory Illness Self-Swabbing Kits

Patients who have respiratory illnesses can now order postal self-swabbing kits to test for flu, COVID-19 and RSV.

Please see the attached poster for more information or visit:
🔗 https://orchid.phc.ox.ac.uk/surveillance/information_for_patients

To order your kit, go to:
💻 https://takeatestuk.com/

11/02/2026

Children’s Mental Health Week is a great opportunity to think about how we can support children’s wellbeing in everyday life. 🧠💙📱✨

Creating healthy habits around screen time and internet use, having open conversations about what children see online, and knowing where to find support can all make a positive difference.

For families waiting for neurodiversity or mental health assessments, trusted guidance and early support can help while you’re on the journey. Small, consistent actions at home can help children feel safer, more confident and better supported.

Read about talking to children about healthy internet use: 🔗https://ow.ly/yE1f50YcfJf

Explore Parentkind’s online safety toolkit: 🔗https://ow.ly/Iu4g50YcfJh

Get NSPCC online safety advice for parents and carers: 🔗https://ow.ly/tRsr50YcfJ9

Find out more about Children’s Mental Health Week: 🔗https://ow.ly/T1eB50YcfJk

09/02/2026

HIV testing is quick, confidential and an important part of looking after your sexual health. Many people with HIV do not have symptoms, so testing is the only way to know your status.

Free testing options are available, including home testing and local services, making it easier than ever to get checked. Prevention, early diagnosis and effective treatment mean people with HIV can live long, healthy lives. 🧪💙🩺✨

Order a free HIV test: https://ow.ly/WnF450Y8L7R
Learn about HIV Prevention England and prevention support: https://ow.ly/29wo50Y8L7Y
Read about antibody and antigen tests: https://ow.ly/Syh250Y8L7X
Get information about HIV and AIDS: https://ow.ly/ETYf50Y8L7W

06/02/2026

🧠 Free Su***de Prevention Training – Andover

Hampshire CAMHS are offering a free one-day training event on Su***de Prevention for anyone working with young people.

This training aims to help schools and organisations feel confident in recognising and supporting young people who may be distressed, not coping, or at risk — while promoting cultures of kindness, empathy and inclusion.

📅 Friday 27th February 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 4:15pm
📍 Winton Community Academy, London Rd, Andover, Hampshire SP10 2PS

🔍 Sessions include:
• Understanding su***de and suicidal thinking
• Safety planning and working together
• Creating a su***de & self-harm safer community in schools
• Q&A and practical resources

📌 To book your free place, please follow the booking link:
https://ow.ly/eh8O50Y7JxQ

05/02/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 P.A.C.E. (Parent and Carer Events) – Basingstoke

P.A.C.E. is a free NHS event for parents and carers, designed to help families better understand the needs and difficulties young people may face, and to build confidence in managing concerns and supporting wellbeing.

Sessions are delivered by experts from youth organisations, Hampshire CAMHS, Autism Hampshire and more.

📌 The event also includes information stands from organisations and charities offering support for families across Hampshire.

🧠 Topics include:
• Understanding adolescence & mental health
• Anxiety and low mood
• ADHD and practical strategies
• Autism support
• Sleep optimisation
• School avoidance and transitions
• Parent care and wellbeing
• Su***de awareness and support skills

📅 View the 2026 timetable and full programme online, and book your free place via the booking link: https://ow.ly/qAAc50Y7Jqb

05/02/2026

Mind’s Time to Talk Day is a reminder that talking really can change lives. Whether you’re feeling lonely around Valentine’s Day, coping with grief or bereavement, or struggling with your mental health, you deserve to be heard and supported.

If you’re waiting for therapy, there are ways to look after yourself, manage difficult feelings and find support in the meantime. Small conversations, with friends, family or professionals, can be a powerful first step towards feeling less alone. 💙🗣️🌱✨

Read Mind’s advice on coping while on a waiting list for therapy: https://ow.ly/zpgn50Y85F4

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day is a chance to raise awareness of cancer prevention, early diagnosis and the importance of national screening programmes for bowel, breast and cervical cancer. Screening can help find changes early, before symptoms appear, when treatment is more likely to be successful. 💙✨

Many people diagnosed with cancer now live longer and better lives thanks to improvements in detection, treatment and support. Understanding risk factors, making healthy lifestyle choices and attending screening when invited can all help reduce risk and improve survival. Support is also available for anyone affected by cancer, from diagnosis through recovery and beyond. 🎗️

View cancer survival statistics: https://ow.ly/kiJU50Y82vC
Learn about NHS screening and early diagnosis: https://ow.ly/P6I450Y82vi
Read about causes and risk factors for cancer: https://ow.ly/GlO750Y82w5

03/02/2026

💻 February 2026 – Hampshire SENDIASS Online Workshops

Hampshire SENDIASS are offering a range of free online workshops this February to support parents and carers with SEND-related questions. These sessions provide practical guidance and the chance to ask questions in a supportive environment.

📅 Workshops in February include:
• EHCPs (Applying for an EHCP) – 4th Feb (12:00–13:00)
• Draft EHC Plans – 2nd Feb (13:00–14:00) & 17th Feb (11:00–12:00)
• Ordinarily Available Provision & SEN Support – 11th Feb (12:00–13:00)
• Alternative Provision – 10th Feb (17:30–18:30)
• Appeals to SEND Tribunal – 18th Feb (13:00–14:00)
• EHCP Phase Transfer Workshop – 19th Feb (13:00–14:00)

🔗 View full details and book here:
https://www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/workshops/

02/02/2026

🌟 Embracing Autism – 4 February 2026 🌟

A day focused on practical skills and strategies to help support your autistic child to thrive.

📅 4 February 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 4:00pm
📍 The Pallant Centre, Havant, Hampshire PO9 1BE

This event is designed for parents/carers and professionals and includes workshops and talks covering:

• Supporting autistic young people to make sense of their experiences
• Building meaningful self-understanding and positive identity
• Supporting mental health and wellbeing in autistic young people

You can pre-book your slot via the booking link https://ow.ly/zWiN50Y7IUH