Live Well in Portsmouth

We recognise that with the pandemic and the rise in cost of living, you may be facing many challenges. Portsmouth City Council and local partners have teamed up to bring services to local community hubs.

Advice will be on hand around money worries and health – so you can ask questions and get back to enjoying the things you love.

Get free, impartial and confidential advice on money matters such as budget planning, debt, welfare benefits and work. Bounce back to health with support and advice around general health and wellbeing. A COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be there, too, so you can ask any questions you may have about the vaccine or grab a jab.

No question is too big or too small. And if you can’t make it, you can still contact the team for support. See list of services below for more information.

Come along for free, dedicated advice suited to you.

Somerstown

Date: Friday 1 July 2022, 11am – 1pm

Venue: King’s Church, Somers Road, Southsea PO5 4QA

Date: Wednesday 6 July, 10am–1pm

Venue: Community Room at Handsworth House, Quinton Close, Southsea PO5 4NF

Date: Friday 15 July 2022, 11am – 1pm

Venue: King’s Church, Somers Road, Southsea PO5 4QA

Money and work

Anyone worried about money can get free, impartial advice on how to:

• make sure they’re receiving everything they’re entitled to
• find ways to save money
• deal with problem debt

For more information, and to find local services that can help, visit the money advice page.

Advice Portsmouth

The experienced team will be at the Live Well events to offer free and confidential advice in person on money matters such as budget planning, debt, welfare benefits and work.

Call us: 01329 825 930

Email: enquiries@theyoutrust.org.uk

Website: theyoutrust.org.uk/advice-portsmouth

More work advice is also available on our dedicated section of the website.

Health and wellbeing

NHS teams will help you bounce back to health with support and advice around general health and mental wellbeing.

The 12 GP surgeries across Portsmouth are committed to working to improve healthcare across the city. If you are not yet registered with a GP, you can find and register with a practice locally.

To find out more about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit www.portsmouth.gov.uk/covidvaccine

Wellbeing Service

The team offer support to help you quit smoking, drink less alcohol, eat well and move more.

Call us: 0239 229 4001

Email: wellbeing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Website: www.wellbeingportsmouth.co.uk

COVID-19 Support Service

The COVID-19 Support Service can advise residents on coronavirus-related queries, including those who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms of COVID-19. The service is available Monday to Thursday 9am – 4.30pm, and Friday 9am – 4pm.

For individuals whose first language isn’t English, translation support is available – please contact the service on the details above and this can be arranged.

Call us: 023 9260 6562

Email: covidsupport@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Website: www.portsmouth.gov.uk/covid-19-support

The service is running until the end of May.

Mental health

If you or a loved one are going through a hard time, the team at Talking Change offer free and confidential advice and support for everyone aged 16 or over who live in Portsmouth.

Call us: 0300 123 3934

Email: snhs.talkingchangesolent@nhs.net

Website: www.talkingchange.nhs.uk

For more mental wellbeing information, visit the mental wellbeing page. You can also find more details about support and advice for the following:

If you’re struggling to pay for food and other essentials or are in urgent need of financial help, local support is available.