Important information

Norovirus update 

From Tuesday 6 May 2025, visiting has returned to normal

Please continue to:

  • Avoid visiting the hospital if you are experiencing diarrhoea or vomiting, or if you have had these symptoms within the past 48 hours.
  • Only bring 1 family member/friend with you if possible when attending the Emergency Department.

Temporary closure of the North Entrance at QA Hospital
The North Entrance at QA Hospital is currently closed. An alternative walk-in entrance is available by the B-level Haematology and Oncology Unit, but patients are encouraged to enter the hospital via the Main Entrance (accessible 24 hours a day) and East Entrance (7.45am to 9pm).

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  • Quality Account Published

    27 June 2024

    A summary of our performance and improvements against the quality priorities and objectives for 2023/24.

  • Junior doctor national industrial action – 27 June 2024 to 2 July 2024

    26 June 2024

    Junior doctors are taking part in industrial action from 7am on Thursday 27 June 2024 until 7am on Tuesday 2 July 2024. During this time, please continue to attend your appointments unless you hear from us that this has been rearranged.

  • A day in the life of a Fire Safety Officer

    18 June 2024

    Have you ever wondered what a Fire Safety Officer does at your local hospital? As part of Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day, we spoke with Andy Rain from PHU, to see what the average day looks like.

  • Neonatal staff celebrates achieving UNICEF accreditation

    18 June 2024

    The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Queen Alexandra Hospital has been awarded stage two accreditation from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF UK) Baby Friendly Initiative.

  • Portsmouth patients encouraged to nominate their healthcare heroes for annual Trust awards

    13 June 2024

    Nominations are now open for the Patient Choice Award and gives people the opportunity to nominate their unsung heroes and recognise the incredible work our staff do. 

  • The Armed Forces and QA Hospital

    8 June 2024

    As a week of tributes for the 80th anniversary of D-Day come to a close and Portsmouth Armed Forces Day takes place today, we spoke with the Commanding Officer at Joint Hospital Group South (JHGS) about the close relationship between QA Hospital and the Armed Forces.

  • Closure of North Entrance as redevelopment work begins

    3 June 2024

    As stage two of a project to develop the facilities within our entrances at QA Hospital, the North Entrance will be closed to all from Tuesday 4 June 2024.

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