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.

News

Our Pride of Portsmouth Awards 2021 winners

Date: 01 December 2021

 There was virtual glitz and virtual glamour as colleagues and teams working at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust attended this year’s Pride of Portsmouth Awards.

Individuals and teams, from across the Trust, had been nominated across several categories for going above and beyond to offer exceptional service and care for our patients, their relatives or carers, or their colleagues.

The shortlisted finalists were invited to the virtual awards, and were joined by our executive team and other Trust colleagues for the announcement of the winners.

As part of recognition for their nomination, finalists were sent goody boxes to enjoy with their teams.

Chief executive Penny Emerit said: “Our Pride of Portsmouth Awards is a great chance for us to recognise and celebrate the achievements of those working with us.

“It has been a fantastic evening and we are so pleased that we could still celebrate virtually  with our colleagues and hear about some really inspirational and compassionate individuals and teams.

“I would like to congratulate every single person and team nominated for an award and all of our winners.”

Great British Bake Off 2020 finalist Dave Friday, from Waterlooville, joined the virtual ceremony and  presented The News’ Patient Choice Award.

He shared the story of his son who was born at Queen Alexandra Hospital last year.

Dave said: “"It was a pleasure to be part of the pride of Portsmouth awards celebrating the amazing achievements of the NHS staff.

“They all worked so hard and under huge pressures, providing excellent care to the public. Working tirelessly and selflessly throughout a pandemic. 

“I experienced such high levels of care last year while my fiancée was having our baby. We cannot thank the wonderful NHS staff enough for showing such kindness and compassion."

Keep an eye out on social media and in The News for photos and videos of our winners receiving their certificates and trophies.

#ProudToBePHU

 

  • Working Together for Patients

Winner – Karen Nutkins, lung cancer pathway patient coordinator

Runner up – Rheumatology team

Highly commended – Critical care department

 

  • Working Together with Compassion

Winner – Family Liaison Team

Runner up – Rose Hayward

Highly commended – Veronica Welland

 

  • Working Together as One Team

Winner – Voluntary Services administration team

Runner up – Peritoneal dialysis nursing team

Highly commended – Expanded critical care COVID team

 

  • Working Together Always Improving

Winner – Finance team

Runner up – Estates and Commercial team

Highly commended – Rachelle Asciak, respiratory consultant

 

  • Education and Research Award

Winner – ALERT team

Runner up – Rebecca Howes, clinical librarian

Highly commended – Jim Khan, consultant surgeon

 

  • Non-Clinical support Award

Winner – Lucy Vollentine, respiratory service manager

Runner up – Oasis team

Highly commended – Mike Dales, principal analyst

 

  • Portsmouth Hospitals Charity Fundraiser of the Year

Winner – Sarah Backhouse-Fitton, midwife

Runner up – Gaynor Priddy, CHAT administration manager

Highly commended – Charity shop volunteers

 

  • Military Award

Winner – Florence MacDonald, military nurse

Runner up – Roanna Vickers, operating department practitioner

Highly commended – JHG South military nurses

 

  • Apprentice of the Year Award

Winner – Bethany Gerrard, healthcare assistant apprentice

Runner up – Zak Hamilton, electrical engineer apprentice

Highly commended – Teresa Macnally, healthcare support worker apprentice

 

  • Volunteer of the Year

Winner – SallyAnn Sines, patient experience volunteer

Runner up – Leane Stevenson, family liaison volunteer

Highly commended – Mervyn Bell, hospital guide volunteer

 

  • Chairman’s Award

Joint winner – Rachelle Asciak, respiratory consultant, and the Oasis team

 

  • Chief Executive’s Award

Winner – Peritoneal dialysis nursing team

Runner up – Mike Dales

 

  • Inspirational Leader of the Year

Winner – Michelle Lobo, family liaison manager

Runner up – Danielle White, OPM Matron

Highly commended – Colin Beevor, rheumatology matron

 

  • Employee of the Year Award

Winner – Ellie Ridley, staff nurse

 

  • Team of the Year Award

Winner – Radiotherapy physics planning and dosimetry team

 

  • The News’ Patient’s Choice

Winner – Paediatric diabetes team

Runner up – Starfish nurses

Highly commended – Ben Downer, advanced clinical practitioner

 

 

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