After suspending visiting earlier in the year, we are now able to offer limited visiting to some wards at the discretion of the nurse in-charge.”
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We recognise the impact that a long stay in hospital can have on families and the importance of maintaining strong communication. Our ward staff are keeping in touch with patients’ next of kin directly and our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) can help pass on personal messages from family and friends.
After suspending visiting earlier in the year, we are now able to offer limited visiting to some wards at the discretion of the nurse in-charge.”
Read more on visiting times...
We recognise the impact that a long stay in hospital can have on families and the importance of maintaining strong communication. Our ward staff are keeping in touch with patients’ next of kin directly and our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) can help pass on personal messages from family and friends.
The Queen Alexandra Hospital is located just on the hill slopes of Portsdown Hill overlooking Portsmouth. It is conveniently situated for both the M27 and A3M.
Family members and carers play an important role in supporting patients during an episode of ill health. We are committed to the active involvement of family members, friends and carers during a hospital stay. Family members and carers play an important role in supporting patients during an episode of ill health.
More information on visiting hospital for an appointment.
If you've had experience of using our services and would like to make a comment then please contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS). Your views are very important to us and we would like to hear where you think improvements are needed or where things have gone so well that you would like to share your thanks or gratitude with the staff involved. When things have not gone so well then you can be sure that we want to hear from you, so please get in touch with PALS.
During your stay in hospital you will meet a number of different members of staff. All members of staff wear name badges, but if you are not sure who someone is or what they do, please feel free to ask them to introduce themselves and explain what they do.
If you have any questions about your treatment, please ask a doctor or a nurse.
There are lots of opportunities for you to get involved with the Trust, from volunteering to attending our public meetings, our Annual General Meeting or our hospital open day which is held every year.
We welcome and value your feedback and use the views you share with us in a number of ways to learn and make improvements as well as sharing best practice. Feedback can be provided in a number of ways.
Last updated: 16 May 2021
The gastroenterology service offers full investigation and management of all gastroenterological conditions and liver disease including inflammatory bowel disease, coeliac disease, dyspepsia and Barrett’s oesophagus among many others.
Following a referral into the service via e-referral, a consultant will review it and advise of a plan to support the patient with their care.
This service has a nationally renowned endoscopy unit offering comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services, accepting both local and regional referrals.
The Gastroenterology Department is fully staffed, comprising of nine gastroenterologists and four hepatologists who are accompanied by registrars, junior doctors and clinical nurse specialist teams.
Clinic appointments are offered in a virtual or face-to-face setting, depending on clinical appropriateness.
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Core phone hours: 9.30am to 12pm and 2pm to 4.30pm
Virtual clinics are also held, allowing the team to monitor a condition without the need of a face-to-face consultation.
Patients are referred to the service via e-referral.
For gastroenterology come to the Endoscopy unit on D Level.
Visit Ward C5 for gastroenterology and hepatology.
Gastroenterology secretary: 02392 286000 extension 6255
