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.
Date: 23 December 2021
Emily Wainwright from Fareham is 26 weeks pregnant and got her COVID-19 booster last month.
She has already had both COVID-19 vaccine doses and recently had her flu jab.
The 29-year-old, who works at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, said: “To me it was important to get my COVID booster to protect my baby and I.
“I completely understand that people have some worries and it is important to be comfortable with your decision but not getting the vaccine isn’t worth the risk of COVID-19 and being really unwell in hospital.”
Clinical lead midwife for public health at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and prevention lead for SHIP maternity (Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth) Debbie Hill said: “The COVID vaccine is recommended at any stage of pregnancy.
We now have data on over 300,000 pregnant women that have had the COVID vaccine in pregnancy and there have been no reported adverse outcomes to the baby from the mother being vaccinated, but unfortunately there have been reported increases in stillbirth, premature birth and emergency caesarean sections in unvaccinated pregnant mothers who are infected with COVID.
“We know that the vaccine does not cross the placenta but the antibodies you develop from being vaccinated against COVID help to protect you and your baby.
“Locally we have seen an increase in the number of pregnant women having COVID, so it is important to get vaccinated, wear a mask in public places, handwashing and social distancing. Please help to keep you and your baby safe.”
Pregnant women can book a vaccine appointment at the Queen Alexandra Hospital on the national booking system.
Specialist midwife vaccinators are also available at NHS vaccination centres across the south.
To book an appointment to get your jab, visit the NHS National Booking Service website or call 119 between 7am and 11pm.
For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy, The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have put together a Q&A to provide further information.
COVID vaccination in pregnancy is considered safe and is recommended by the Royal College of Obstetricians, Royal College of Midwives and the UK Tetralogy Service.
