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31 March 2026
Residents and visitors to Portsmouth are being encouraged to Know Where to Go for medical help and advice this Easter Bank Holiday weekend, to help them get the right care and ease pressure on emergency services.
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20 March 2026
So that work to install solar panels can be carried out safely, we will be temporarily closing a section of the main entrance car park from 23 March for 12 weeks and relocating a number of blue badge/accessible spaces to elsewhere on site.
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12 March 2026
Our Trust has completed the installation of new solar panels at the Fareham Renal Dialysis Unit, marking a significant milestone in the Trust’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and long‑term investment in frontline care.
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9 March 2026
Thousands of patients at risk of osteoporosis and other bone conditions will benefit from faster access to vital bone scans, as new DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scanners are rolled out across the South East of England. The new machines will help diagnose fragile bones earlier and prevent painful, lifechanging fractures — particularly among older people and women, who are disproportionately affected by osteoporosis.
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6 March 2026
Our Trust is delighted to announce that our Emergency Department (ED) at QA Hospital has been awarded the Bronze accreditation in the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s GreenED programme.
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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.
Red Heat-Health alert issued
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued red Heat-Health Alerts for London and the South East, alongside amber Extreme Heat Warnings, as temperatures are forecast to rise into the high 30s and could approach 40°C in some areas later this week.
For more information on staying safe in the heat
- Visit our Heatwave health advice page
- Check the Governments Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather
- Visit the NHS's pages Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather
Remember to stay safe and look after yourself. If any symptoms do not improve after cooling down and drinking fluids, or if someone becomes confused, loses consciousness or stops sweating despite feeling hot, contact NHS 111 or call 999 if it is an emergency.