Welcome to news hub for PHU. Here you will find the latest news, views and blogs for our Trust.
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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
All media enquiries and approaches should be made directly to the Communications team. Please do not contact individual staff members or services directly.If you would like to film or take photos of one of our services or sites, please speak to the team first. This is to protect the privacy of our patients and staff.
You can contact the Communications team between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday by emailing: pho-tr.
If you have an urgent enquiry that is outside these hours, please call the hospital switchboard on 023 9228 6000 and ask to speak to the communication on-call lead.
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:Vote for your healthcare hero: People’s Choice Award Nominations Now Open
Delivering Excellence Awards 2026, inviting patients, families and members of the public to recognise the individuals and teams who make an exceptional difference every day.
10 February 2026
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Update to Norovirus visiting restrictions (11 Feb 2026)
Thanks to the hard work of our teams and support from our patients and communities, we are now able to update our visiting guidance to allow visiting to return to normal in all but two of our ward areas from today (Wednesday 11 February 2026).
11 February 2026
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Portsmouth Hospitals signs new Clear Air Pledge
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) has joined a group of local organisations in signing the new Portsmouth Clear Air Pledge which outlines a shared commitment to improving air quality and protecting the health of local communities.
9 February 2026
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Visiting restrictions at QA Hospital
We are seeing a growing number of norovirus cases, alongside increasing demand for services at QA Hospital. To help protect our patients and staff, visitor restrictions are being introduced in affected areas and we will continue to review this regularly.
4 February 2026
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System wide Major Incident – Fire at University Hospital Southampton
We are supporting University Hospital Southampton following a fire that broke out at Southampton General Hospital this morning.
1 February 2026
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Professor Peter Brennan and Wing Commander Ankur Pandya formally receive OBE appointments
Following the announcement last summer that two doctors from Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) were being recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List, Professor Peter Brennan and Wing Commander Ankur Pandya have attended Investiture Ceremonies to formally receive their appointments.
23 January 2026
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Research study, testing newborn babies for over 200 rare genetic conditions launched
Genomics England, in partnership with NHS England, is leading the Generation Study. A major national programme aiming to screen up to 100,000 newborns across England for over 200 rare conditions.
21 January 2026
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HMS Victory Chatterboxes bring conversation and comfort to patients at Queen Alexandra Hospital
A new heritage-inspired project is helping patients at Queen Alexandra Hospital find comfort, conversation and connection during their hospital stay.
7 January 2026
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Pompey players spread festive cheer at QA Hospital
Our hospital was filled with festive spirit this week as Portsmouth Football Club Players Zak Swanson and Callum Lang paid a special visit to patients and staff.
22 December 2025