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.
Date: 02 August 2021
Our employee, team and volunteer of the month award scheme recognises and celebrates the commitments and achievements of our staff and volunteers.
Our employee of the month for June was senior research nurse Lisa Murray, the acute medical unit (AMU) cleaning team took home the win for team of the month and QA Hospital Radio station manager Gary Burnett was voted the winner of volunteer of the month.
In her nomination, Lisa was described by colleagues as a hard working and valued member of the department while the AMU Cleaning team was put forward for their compassion for patients.
Gary was nominated by a fellow volunteer, who said he had “gone above and beyond to keep the station going during the pandemic”.
Our chief executive Penny Emerit and Trust chairman Melloney Poole surprised all the award winners with a certificate and badge.
Penny said: “It was amazing to read so many fantastic nominations for our relaunched monthly awards and I want to thank everyone who took the time to submit a nomination.
“Congratulations to senior research nurse Lisa Murray, the AMU cleaning team and QA Hospital Radio volunteer station manager Gary Burnett, all of whom carry out their roles with our organisation’s values at the very forefront of their mind.”
Nominations open
For employee and team of the month, you can nominate any individual member of staff or a department/ team, as well as honorary contract holders, MOD colleagues (representing the armed forces), and Engie staff (estates, catering, housekeeping and portering), working on PHU sites.
Head to our website for the employee and team nomination form.
For volunteer of the month, you can nominate any individual or group for the award. Please head to our website for the volunteer nomination form.
Paper copies can also be downloaded from the website and sent to Communications, De La Courtm Queen Alexandra Hospital, PO6 3LY.
