Current visiting times

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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Messages for loved ones and keeping in touch

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.

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Current visiting times

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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Messages for loved ones and keeping in touch

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.

Read more information about messages for loved ones…

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.

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International Women's Day 2022: Kelly Brechany

Date: 07 March 2022

Woman

Kelly Brechany is a chief petty officer in Queen Alexandra Royal Naval Nursing Service (QARNNS) from Joint Hospital Group South and has worked with the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and more recently as IPC Matron.

 

On International Women’s Day she wanted to reflect about the last two years.

 

Kelly said: “The pandemic has presented a significant challenge for IPC Teams across the country. For me, one of the crucial aspects was the need to interpret and implement constantly evolving guidance and protocols. Only by doing so, were we able to ensure the safety of our patients, visitors and colleagues.

 

“Managing these demands was made much easier by having good leadership and support from both my military colleagues and the PHU team. The passion for patient safety from both is evident.”

 

Speaking about female role models in her life, she added: “It is incredibly hard to choose just one female role model.  Having been in the Royal Navy for 22 years I have worked with many strong women that have influenced me always offering support and encouragement to push the boundaries to develop as a person and as a Royal Navy nurse.

 

“Celebrating International Women’s Day is important to me as I want to inspire my own daughter to be able to realise her hopes and dreams of the future.”

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