We recently made the difficult decision to suspend visiting to our hospital until further notice except in the below exceptional circumstances, to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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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.
We recently made the difficult decision to suspend visiting to our hospital until further notice except in the below exceptional circumstances, to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Read more information about restrictions…
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.
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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: 27 April 2020
Portsmouth Hospitals Charity is delighted to reveal that the Portsmouth Hospitals Thank You Appeal has now received over £20,000 in generous donations - an incredible milestone which will significantly benefit staff at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust as they work around the clock during these challenging times.
Officially launched by The Portsmouth News in April, the Portsmouth Hospitals Thank You Appeal has received hundreds of donations and messages of gratitude for staff at Queen Alexandra Hospital.
Sue Barrett-Wren, from Hayling Island left the following message when donating to the Portsmouth Hospitals Thank You Appeal. “The Respiratory Team at QA have been truly wonderful over the last few years caring for my Dad. I know they're going to be giving their all right now to all who need them. Thank you so much.”
When asked her reasons for donating to the appeals she said: “I became aware of the appeal through Hayling Island Golf Club which has been promoting supporting the hospital as part of its Community Support campaign. This struck a chord as due to regular treatments, my family are very familiar with the wonderful Respiratory Team at QA. And while the whole of the NHS is doing an amazing job I thought it would be lovely to support our local heroes as a way of saying thank you.”
Nicole Cornelius, Director of Workforce and Organisational Development, said, “The support we have received through this appeal has been amazing and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated. The money will go towards supporting our hardworking colleagues across the organisation and introducing initiatives to help their physical and mental wellbeing now and in the future.”
Since launching the appeal, Portsmouth Hospitals Charity has been working with staff from wards and departments across Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust to discuss how best to allocate and spend donations. Plans are being put in place to buy supplies and support staff with ongoing well-being initiatives.
If you would like to donate to the Portsmouth Hospitals Thank You Appeal and support QA Hospital Heroes, please visit the Portsmouth Hospitals Thank You Appeal Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/QAhospitalheroes
