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.
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: 03 October 2019
MACMILLAN INFORMATION & SUPPORT CENTRE:
We are open for appointments to offer support and information to anyone affected by cancer in a relaxed and confidential environment. We are able to listen to your worries and concerns and offer personal advice. We can also help you with emotional support and sign-posting to other services.
You can book an appointment to link in with your next hospital visit.
Contact us on 02392 283323 or email macmillancentre@porthosp.nhs.uk
Open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
Macmillan Cancer Support is also available by a free telephone number which is available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm: 0808 808 00 00. The links to their website are: Macmillan Cancer Support - Macmillan Cancer Support and for their information on COVID-19 Coronavirus
If you would like any advice regarding benefits and finance, please call the Macmillan Hampshire Citizens Advice Service on 0344 847 7727. Their lines are available Monday – Friday between 9am and 1pm but they do have a facility to leave a message and they will call you back.
A wig referral scheme is still available with our partner, Daxbourne International. Please ask your consultant or nurse specialist to complete a referral form which is required to access this service. A member of the team from Daxbourne will call you once the referral is received (please note that Daxbourne are based in London so they will be calling from a London number). For further information please access their website https://www.naturalimagewigs.co.uk/
Living with or after a cancer diagnosis?
Join our online self-management programme called HOPE. The programme focuses on topics including:
The course lasts 6 weeks. We ask that you commit a minimum of 2 hours per week, at a time to suit you, and have access to the internet via smartphone, tablet or PC. Do you want to enhance your resilience through these difficult times, rediscover strengths and increase your ability to cope? Please click on the link: Online Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey Solutions
The charity, Look Good Feel Better are offering virtual workshops and tutorials: Virtual workshops - Look Good Feel Better
Monday to Friday, 10:00pm - 4:00pm. Some services require appointments.
Lift area 2 at QA Hospital.
Tel: Macmillan Centre Reception 02392 283323
Email: macmillancentre@porthosp.nhs.uk
Address: B Level, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, PO6 3LY
The service is located on B level at Queen Alexandra Hospital via main entrance, lift area 2 (the centre is opposite the League of Friends Cafe).