We know how important it is for patients and families to be able to see visitors. Please help us keep our patients and staff as safe as possible by checking the guidance below before you visiting.
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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 Voluntary Services team 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: 12 December 2019
Physical activity is important for cancer patients at all stages of the cancer care pathway. There is evidence to support the role of physical activity for the following stages of the cancer care pathway:
The Macmillan Centre will be able to sign post you to a range of information on physical activities. We have a number of resources to assist you to increase your levels of physical activities well and gain the benefits. The centre holds yoga sessions weekly, works closely with the Oasis Centre to hold Aqua Classes (Aqua Silver) and has information on Walking for Health sessions in the local area.
Yoga is an ancient philosophy that began more than three thousand years ago in India and has been developed over the years to promote health and wellbeing by working on the body, mind and spirit.
The word Yoga comes from an ancient language called Sanskirt and means ‘union’.
Yoga at the Macmillan Centre
The yoga classes at the Macmillan Centre are suitable for all ages and abilities. The classes will include work with breathing, meditation, relaxation, postures and gentle movement to help you learn to enjoy the present moment, gently increase physical health and vitality, help reduce stress and relax the mind and body. Classes are held at a set time weekly (term time only) in the Macmillan Centre. Please ask a member of staff for details.
Water exercises can benefit a variety of different conditions. Could Aqua Silver help you?
The use of water in the forms of spas and hot springs has been used to treat a range of conditions for centuries. These include arthritis, other musculoskeletal disorders and rehabilitation of injuries. It is also suitable for people recovering from cancer. More recently it has been discovered that specific exercises performed in water are not only enjoyable, but can help people improve their strength, flexibility and range of motion.
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Doing exercise in a group is enjoyable and motivational. The gentle pace is a great way to start or resume exercising. The warm water temperature and buoyancy of the water supports your weight, allows your body to relax and improves mobility. Regular exercise improves your wellbeing and releases those “feel good” hormones. Improvement in muscle strength can be achieved by pushing your arms and legs against the water.
If this interests you, come along to one of our classes at Oasis, QA Hospital. Classes are 40 minutes long and run with up to 20 people at a time. Our trainer will take you through a range of exercises to benefit you.
Sessions available are:
Monday 10:00am-10:40am and 11:00am-11:40am
Wednesday 11:00am-11:40am
Friday 10:00am-10:40am and 11:00am-11:40am
To book, please enquire at Oasis reception, telephone 02392 283 333 or email oasis@porthosp.nhs.uk
What is the Cancer Referral Scheme?
Across Hampshire, Macmillan have funded a number of exercise professionals in Cancer Rehabilitation Level 4. This gives them enhanced knowledge of cancer and its treatments, so they can safely prescribe and deliver an exercise programme tailored for individuals or groups, during or after cancer treatment.
It also means you can get physically active in a safe way, supervised by an expert who understands how the cancer and its treatment may affect you.
Some of the schemes have also funded additional exercise professionals to gain the Cancer Rehabilitation Level 4 qualification.
To be referred to the Cancer Referral Scheme please ask to your doctor, clinical nurse specialist or your GP.
All schemes are run at a reduced cost for the person affected by cancer.
For price enquiries, please contact the leisure centre you wish to attend.
Fareham Leisure Centre
10 week exercise and physical activity programme
Fareham Leisure Centre, Park Lane, Fareham, PO16 7JU
01329 226370
farehaminfo@everyoneactive.com
Holly Hill Leisure Centre
10 week exercise and physical activity programme
Barnes Lane
Sarisbury Green
SO31 7BJ
01489 571064
Horizon Leisure Centres in Havant and Waterlooville
12 week exercise and physical activity programme
Horizon Leisure Centre in Havant Civic Centre Road, Havant PO9 2AY or
Horizon Leisure Centre in Waterlooville Waterberry Drive, Waterlooville PO7 7UW
023 92488477
John Pounds Centre
10 week exercise and physical activity programme (first five weeks are free)
John Pounds Centre, 23 Queen Street, Portsmouth PO1 3HN
023 92892010
healthylivingteam@johnpoundscentre.co.uk
Mountbatten Leisure Centre
12-week exercise and physical activity programme
Alexandra Park, Portsmouth, PO2 9QA
023 9320 0358
exercisereferralMLC@bhlive.org.uk
Oasis Wellness Centre
12 week exercise and physical activity programme
Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, PO6 3LY
023 92283333
www.oasiswellnesscentre.org.uk
Pyramids Centre
12 week exercise and physical activity programme
Pyramids Centre, Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth, PO5 3ST
02392 799977
