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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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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:HRH The Princess Royal officially opens new Emergency Department at Queen Alexandra Hospital
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened the new Emergency Department at Portsmouth’s Queen Alexandra Hospital today (Friday, 7 March 2025).
7 March 2025
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Innovative technology helps identify patients with chronic kidney disease and support them to take control following diagnosis
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.
13 March 2025
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New Chief Nurse for Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Hayley Peters as Chief Nurse for Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU).
28 February 2025
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Local NHS surgeon awarded Fellowship Ad Hominem for outstanding contributions to surgery
Professor Peter Brennan, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) of Edinburgh.
26 February 2025
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Major milestone reached as local NHS supports over 1,000 apprenticeship start-ups
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) is celebrating the success of its apprenticeship programme since the national programme begun in 2017.
12 February 2025
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NHS urges residents across Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and South East Hampshire to use NHS 111 and pharmacies for minor illnesses
Residents of the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and South East Hampshire are reminded to use NHS 111 and community pharmacies for minor illnesses and injuries, particularly during the upcoming February half-term (17 February to 21 February).
11 February 2025
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Help us plan NHS care for the future
Last year we launched our Clinical Strategy which gives us a plan for making these changes. We want to regularly gather your views and opinions to ensure this plan is focusing on the right areas for change and improvement.
6 February 2025
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First tracheostomy support group brings people together
We are proud to announce the launch of our first-ever tracheostomy patient and relatives support group.
28 January 2025
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Portsmouth nurse celebrates 50 years of dedication in the NHS
Alcohol Specialist Nurse, Senior Sister Sue Atkins has been recognised for her incredible contribution to the NHS after achieving 50 years of service.
27 January 2025