In response to popular demand we will be holding our summer BBQ on Sunday 12th June at Manor Country Park from 12 noon until 6.00 p.m.  If you would like tickets please contact Rachel Swanton - rachel.swanton2@porthosp.nhs.uk tel: 02392 680 0144. Read more »

5th May 2011

The telephone numbers of DSC reception and the service that the DSC provide (prosthetics, wheelchairs, orthotics, physiotherapy and counselling have changed. Read more »

5th May 2011

On 21st and 22nd May, Moving Forward will be entering a team of 20 disabled and able bodied volunteers to compete in the annual Dragon Boat Racing event at IBM HQ lake in Cosham and raise funds for Moving Forward. Read more »

5th May 2011

On 22^nd February 2010 NHS Portsmouth and NHS Hampshire both served notice to Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust (PHT) to terminate the contract for wheelchair services, orthotics and prosthetics as from 1st April 2011; services which are currently delivered at the Disablement Services Centre. All three services were included as they are funded through a single block budget. Moving Forward is working with the Primary Care Trusts (NHS Portsmouth and NHS Hampshire) and PHT to ensure there is a smooth transition and that patient care is not compromised. Read more »

24 August 2010

The Fareham office of Zurich raised £834.50 which Zurich Community Trust UK Ltd matched to make a grand total of £1,669. The funds will be used to purchase a treadmill for the physiotherapy department at the Disablement Services Centre. Read more »

24 August 2010

9 amputees from the DSC took part in the 2010 Amputee Games at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium on 14th and 15th August 2010. The team took part in 13 different sports and came away with a clutch of medals. Read more »

24 August 2010