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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External review recognises excellence in community stroke rehabilitation in Portsmouth
A specialist team helping people recover and rebuild their independence following a stroke has been praised in an external review.
20 October 2026
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Temporary road closures around QA Hospital this weekend
If you’re visiting QA Hospital this weekend, please be aware of temporary road closures and changes to access while planned crane lifts take place on both Saturday and Sunday.
14 October 2026
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Bringing breast health closer to Portsmouth communities
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is working alongside local communities to raise awareness of breast health and help more women feel informed and confident about attending routine breast screening.
12 October 2026
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Portsmouth Hospitals work to support patients with suspected heart disease recognised in national tech awards
An innovative digital technology introduced at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust in 2018 to support patients with suspected heart disease has been recognised nationally for the impact it is having on patient care.
9 October 2026
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Marking one year of end-of-life service helping patients die where they choose
A pioneering partnership between Rowans Hospice, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (HIOWH) has helped over 300 people spend their final days at home, rather than in hospital, during its first year of operation.
29 September 2026
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Works begin to improve bus shelters outside QA Hospital
Work to upgrade two bus shelters outside the Main Entrance at Queen Alexandra Hospital will begin on Monday 28 September.
25 September 2026
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Temporary access changes at East Entrance on Saturday 26 September
There will be temporary changes to pedestrian and vehicle access at the East Entrance at Queen Alexandra Hospital on Saturday 26 September while crane works take place.
25 September 2026
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Response to maternity CQC report published today
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has now published its findings following its inspection of our maternity services across Queen Alexandra Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital and Gosport War Memorial Hospital.
25 September 2026
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Changes to children's and adult blood test appointments
From 10 September, patients are being asked to book routine blood tests online with a phone number still available for people unable to access the online system.
17 September 2026