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23 February 2026
A fault at a major global manufacturer has led to a temporary shortage of bone cement, which is used in procedures such as joint replacements and some emergency operations. This disruption is affecting healthcare providers across the UK and internationally.
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11 February 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).
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10 February 2026
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.
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9 February 2026
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.
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4 February 2026
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.
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1 February 2026
We are supporting University Hospital Southampton following a fire that broke out at Southampton General Hospital this morning.
Important information
Our Emergency Department at QA Hospital is currently very busy. If you need urgent medical advice that isn't an emergency, please visit our Know Where to Go page for help on services available including NHS 111 and urgent treatment centres.
To help the hospital and our staff, here are a few things you can do:
- Please call NHS 111 if you need medical help and don't know where to go.
- If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID or flu including cough, loss of taste and smell, or a temperature, please do not visit until you are better.
- If you have diarrhoea or vomiting, or if you have had these symptoms, please do not visit the hospital until you have been free of them for 48 hours.
- If you are visiting our sites, please wash your hands with soap and water regularly. Hand gel is available but does not protect against Norovirus (diarrhoea or vomiting).
