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: 08 October 2019
The IBD service offers inpatient and outpatient support to people with IBD in Portsmouth and surrounding areas;
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are two of the most important diseases in a group of illnesses known collectively as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Although they are different diseases they are difficult to tell apart, and indeed are often treated in a similar manner. When there is definite evidence of chronic inflammation but it is not possible, at least at first, to decide whether it is Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis it is referred to as Indeterminate Colitis and in rare cases may remain ‘indeterminate’ for a considerable length of time.
Crohn’s Disease is characterised by inflammation of one or more areas of the digestive tract, with normal areas of gut between, and can occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus but most commonly in the large and small intestine. This inflammation may lead to ulceration, abscesses and strictures in the bowel. Additionally, Oral Crohn’s affecting the mouth and lips are being seen frequently in children. There may also be inflammation of the joints, skin and eyes.
Ulcerative Colitis is characterised by inflammation, causing severe ulceration and bleeding, but it only affects the large intestine. As with Crohn’s Disease there may also be inflammation of the joints, skin and eyes.
Both conditions are chronic (long lasting) and very debilitating. They should not be confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a far less serious unrelated condition.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease can appear at any time and does not discriminate. The severity of the illness varies between individuals; some suffer constantly while others have long periods in remission.
Symptoms can include constant abdominal pain, loss of blood, vomiting, fever, diarrhoea (to the point of incontinence) or constipation, loss of appetite leading to malnutrition, weight loss and severe lethargy.
Treatment is tailored to suit each patient.
At present there is no known cause or cure for IBD (other than removing the whole large bowel in patients with Ulcerative Colitis) but research is producing more effective treatments.
Visit the Crohn's & Colitis UK website here: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/
Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Patients are referred by their GP or Consultant.
Lift area 2 at QA Hospital.
Patients to visit Endoscopy department on D level at QA Hospital.
Tel: 02392 286000 ext 5943.
Dr Amanda Quine, Clinical Director, via Susan Dimmock, Medical Secretary Ext 6167
Barbara Crean, Matron, Ext 5129
Wendy Fletcher, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Ext 5943
Lewis Wilkinson, Business Manager, Ext 3401
