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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  • Testing for blood-borne viruses (BBV) in the Emergency Department

    24 March 2025

    From 24 March 2025 patients aged 18 and over attending the Emergency Department at Queen Alexandra Hospital will be offered opt-out testing for three types of viral infection.

  • Neonatal nurse reunited with neonatal staff at Queen Alexandra Hospital

    21 March 2025

    A Neonatal nurse who was inspired by the care she received as a premature baby has been reunited with the staff that cared for her.

  • Portsmouth Hospital's midwives celebrate Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association award

    19 March 2025

    The Screening Specialist Midwives team at Portsmouth Hospitals University (PHU) and the Down Syndrome Association (DSA) have worked together to create the region’s first Down syndrome-specific maternity pathway.

  • Portsmouth Hospitals team shortlisted in HSJ Digital Awards

    18 March 2025

    The Digital Team from Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) has been shortlisted for this year’s prestigious HSJ Digital Awards. The Clinical Blue Light Application Programme was shortlisted for the Driving Change through AI and Automation Award for its transformative impact on hospital operations and patient care.

  • Portsmouth Hospital’s Maternity Team receives prestigious Baby Friendly Award

    17 March 2025

    Our Maternity Services has been awarded the prestigious Baby Friendly, Stage 3 Award and is the latest UK health care facility to gain recognition from the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) Baby Friendly Initiative.

  • Innovative technology helps identify patients with chronic kidney disease and support them to take control following diagnosis

    13 March 2025

    Teams from the Wessex Kidney Centre will be using the latest technology to help identify and manage chronic kidney disease on this years World Kidney Day.

  • HRH The Princess Royal officially opens new Emergency Department at Queen Alexandra Hospital

    7 March 2025

    Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened the new Emergency Department at Portsmouth’s Queen Alexandra Hospital today (Friday, 7 March 2025).

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