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: 11 November 2021
A Remembrance service was held this morning in the Garden of Life at Queen Alexandra Hospital to commemorate those who have died in military conflict.
Colleagues from Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU), Joint Hospital Group South (JHGS) , Engie and Defence Medical Welfare Services observed a two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day.
Wreaths were laid by PHU chief executive Penny Emerit, JHGS Commander Karen Mccullough and senior operations manager at Engie and veteran, Ian Youngs.
Chief executive Penny Emerit said: “Queen Alexandra Hospital started life more than a century ago as a military hospital and as a Trust we are proud to have maintained our links with the armed services and veterans to this day.
“Today is a chance to reflect on those who gave their lives for our freedoms during the World Wars and recognise those whose lives have been affected by conflicts since.
“It is also an opportunity to give thanks to our military colleagues who support us to care for our patients and protect us when they go out on their deployments.”
Terry Bryant, who organises the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal in Cosham, attended the service to thank JHGS colleagues for selling poppies in the atrium at QA.
He said: “I really appreciate that the staff have given up their time to collect for the appeal and thank you to everyone who has donated.”
