Page 48 • The HERALD • 30th October 2025 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Kit Davison FHP MCFHP MAFHP Qualified Foot Health Practitioner • Corns, Calluses, ingrown toenails, • Athlete’s Foot and thickened toenails. • Toenail and fingernail cutting. 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Conversations are con dential and provide tailored health advice, information, and signposting. e HIOWH 0-19 service won ‘Team of the Year award’ for the volume of messages received year on year. Popular conversation topics include toileting, sleep patterns and introducing solid foods to infants, meaning parents have an alternative to making GP appointments. Young people can also text in about their emotional wellbeing, substance use, exam stress, and more. Laura Cruse, Clinical Digital Transformation Lead, said: “We are excited to have won this award, which recognises all the hard work our teams put into the ChatHealth Service. As a 0-19 service, we are Left to right: Caroline Palmer, Clinical Lead, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Rachael Gillan, Clinical Digital Lead, HIOWH, Laura Cruse, Clinical Digital Lead, HIOWH, Selena Brash, Clinical Team Lead, HIOWH, Jay Pratt Clinical Digital Lead, HIOWH dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare fit for the digital times we live in and plan to keep growing this.” roughout the conference there were numerous workshops to attend to help support service leads, including enhancing service user engagement and social media, reviewing data, and making the most of the digital o er. Digitalisation is part of the NHS 10-year plan, as well as community and preventative focused healthcare. ChatHealth is open Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays). To start a conversation with an NHS healthcare professional, text the following: Parents of 0-5-year-olds: Text 07520 615720 Parents of 5-19-year-olds: Text 07507 332417 11-19-year-olds: Text 07507 332160 Webchat: www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk/ chathealth 0-19 Service Wins Award For Providing Successful Digital Healthcare Stay Well This Winter By Getting Your Flu And COVID-19 Vaccinations from NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Flu and COVID-19 vaccination appointments are now available across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for those who are eligible. COVID-19 vaccinations are available for those aged 75 and over, care home residents, and adults and children aged six months and over who have a weakened immune system. ose aged over 65 or in a clinical risk group are able to get vaccinated for u. e vaccination programme for u began in September for pregnant women and children aged 2 to 16 and they are encouraged to continue coming forward to get vaccinated. Two-and three-year-olds can now get vaccinated against u at local pharmacies for the rst time ever. Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to help stop the spread of winter respiratory illnesses and help keep symptoms mild should you get u or COVID-19. e NHS 10-year health plan, which was published recently, commits to a shi from sickness to prevention and the local vaccination campaign will continue to play an important part in protecting as many vulnerable people as possible before winter viruses start to spread. Dr Michele Legg, Clinical Lead for the NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Vaccination Programme, said: “As we prepare to enter the colder months, we know respiratory illnesses such as flu and COVID-19 become more common. Symptoms can range from feeling quite unpleasant for some people right up to hospitalisation for others, which is something we want to avoid. These vaccinations provide vital protection, helping to prevent serious illnesses and reduce hospital admissions during the busy winter months. It is also safe to have both flu and COVID-19 vaccinations together at the same time, which can save you time by only attending one appointment.” For those who are eligible for the winter u and COVID19 vaccines, there are several ways to get your vaccination. Many people will be invited directly via their GP practice. But if you are eligible, you don’t need to wait to be invited and can book via the online National Booking System, by calling 119, or via the NHS App. If you’re not sure if you or your child has a condition that means you’re eligible for the vaccination, or you need help with booking an appointment, then the NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline team will be able to help by calling: 0300 561 0018.
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