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.
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: 14 August 2020
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) has been announced as a finalist at the English Veterans Awards, for the organisation’s dedication and commitment to the armed forces community.
The English Veterans Awards aims to recognise veterans who have transitioned from military to civilian life, going above and beyond in their field, as well as organisations that go the extra mile to support and recruit from the armed forces community.
The Trust has been shortlisted across two of the 12 categories, including Employer of the Year Award. Keith Malcolm, Armed Forces Covenant Lead Nurse, is a finalist in the Inspiration of the Year Award category.
The news comes just weeks after the Trust was awarded gold status as part of the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, in alignment with the Armed Forces Covenant.
Keith Malcolm, Armed Forces Covenant Lead Nurse, said: “I feel very proud and honoured to have been shortlisted.
“To be honest, I already feel like a winner because to be a finalist means that, as a Trust, we are recognised for our dedication and hard work and the positive affect we have on our military community.
“All colleagues from across PHU should be very pleased as I heavily rely on teams and individuals to identify our veteran and military patients so that we can offer bespoke support.”
Sean Molino BCA (British Citizen Award), Founder of the Veterans Awards, said: “The aim of our Veterans Awards is to inspire future service leavers that they can achieve great things when they do decide to leave the armed forces, it’s all about the positives that are happening within our veteran community. All our shortlisted finalists should be extremely proud of their achievements, positivity breeds positivity! We are here to spread the positive messages and journeys from within our veteran community, serving reservists and those companies that support us.”
The awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday 7 October at the Village Hotel in Solihull.
