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
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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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Featured news story:Join us for our Health Fair and Annual General Meeting 2026
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) is inviting local people to attend to its community Health Fair and Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 23 September.
21 August 2026
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Renal department drives innovation with new electric vehicles
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) is transforming the way it delivers renal care while supporting its sustainability ambitions through the introduction of a new fleet of electric vehicles.
10 September 2026
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Inspiring the next generation at our Portsmouth Simulation Centre
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) welcomed a group of aspiring healthcare professionals into the Portsmouth Simulation Centre this month for an immersive careers experience designed to inspire the next generation.
27 August 2026
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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Alliance Medical progress new Community Diagnostic Centre for Portsmouth
Construction is progressing well on a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Portsmouth, being developed in partnership by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) and Alliance Medical (AML), to improve access to vital diagnostic services and support earlier diagnosis for local people.
25 August 2026
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New child-friendly menu unveiled on QA children's ward
Children and young people receiving care at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth will now have access to a wider range of comforting, nutritious food options thanks to a newly launched menu on the Paediatrics Unit.
24 August 2026
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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust supports more than 100 patients with home haemodialysis
Wessex Kidney Centre which is part of Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) is marking an important milestone after supporting more than 100 patients concurrently to manage their kidney haemodialysis treatment at home, helping people live more independently while continuing to receive safe, high quality care.
17 August 2026
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Queen Alexandra Hospital's Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre awarded highest national quality rating
The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at our hospital has achieved the highest possible rating in a national quality award, recognising outstanding environments for people affected by cancer.
12 August 2026
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Hospital radio volunteer honoured in King's Birthday Honours after 25 years supporting patients
A dedicated hospital radio volunteer who has spent more than 25 years bringing comfort and companionship to patients has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.
6 August 2026
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Save the date: Annual General Meeting 2026
Our next Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at Cosham Baptist Church, 48 Havant Rd, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 2QZ.
5 August 2026