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- Anisha Blades - Improvement practitioner shares her apprenticeship journey.
- Check out our highlights from 2023.
- See the progress on our new Emergency Department Feb - Oct 2023
- Liz, one of mental health nurses talks about improving your mental health this Self Care Week.
- Find out more about our Portsmouth Research Hub.
- Meet staff and patients at our new Fareham Renal Dialysis Unit.
- Find out about our Renal Young Persons Service
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Mental health reporting
Journalists looking for information on the most appropriate ways of reporting emotional crises or mental health issues - including suicide - may like to refer to the guidelines by the Samaritans which are supported by most media organisations and professional bodies.
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Featured news story:Team supporting homeless hospital patients shortlisted for two Nursing Times Awards
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding and Support Team (MASST), who have supported more than 100 patients experiencing homelessness or rough sleeping, through the Emergency Department at Queen Alexandra Hospital, have been shortlisted for two Nursing Times Awards
7 July 2025
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Resident doctor national industrial action – 25 July 2025 to 30 July 2025
The British Medical Association has announced that industrial action by resident doctors (formally known as junior doctors) will take place across England for five days from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July.
24 July 2025
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Nightingale Road roadworks
So that essential work to Nightingale Road can take place safely, the road will be reduced to one lane with traffic lights in place at either end allowing traffic to move in and off the site.
4 July 2025
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Quality Account Published
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has published its Quality Account for 2024/2025.
30 June 2025
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Surgeon and serving member of the Armed Forces recognised in King’s Birthday Honours for contribution to improving access to care globally
Wing Commander Ankur Pandya, a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and member of the Royal Air Force has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.
24 June 2025
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Retired GP reflects on lifesaving role of research in cancer remission
A retired GP is highlighting the life-changing impact of clinical research, fifteen months into remission from high-risk myeloma, thanks to his participation in a national trial at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU).
19 June 2025
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Green scheme for mobility aids at Queen Alexandra Hospital boosts sustainability and patient care
A green initiative that sees the reusing of mobility equipment at Queen Alexandra (QA) Hospital is having a significant positive impact on both patient care and the environment thanks to the support of local communities.
18 June 2025
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Stay safe and well during the hot summer weather
Temperatures are set to reach highs of 24-30 degrees across Hampshire and Isle of Wight over the next few days. Whilst many people enjoy the warmer days, an increased period of hot weather can cause some to become unwell through dehydration, sun burn, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
18 June 2025
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PHU Pirates are the champions!
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) Badminton Team, also known as the PHU Pirates, emerged victorious at the recent Inter-Trust Badminton Tournament claiming the title of Overall Champion.
17 June 2025