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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 Voluntary Services team 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.
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Date: 26 September 2022
Southsea resident, Teresa Clark, is sharing her experience of having a liver transplant and how staff at Queen Alexandra Hospital (QA) saved her life.
Teresa was diagnosed with alcohol related liver disease in September 2018 and received a liver transplant in June 2019. While the surgery took place at Royal Free Hospital in London, the before and after care was provided by QA Hospital in Portsmouth.
Teresa said: “The team at QA were so helpful and enthusiastic. They helped me through every step of the way.”
In July 2022, Teresa represented Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust at the British Transplant Games. The games, which originated in Portsmouth, are held in a different UK city each year and offer the opportunity for people having received a transplant to take part in a series of sporting events. Supporters and people awaiting organ donations are encouraged to attend the events.
Teresa did the swimming senior race and took home a silver medal. She has already decided to compete again next year, with hopes to enter the darts and archery categories as well.
The 57-year-old said: “It was great to meet up with people in a similar position to me. The games are a brilliant way to keep fit and socialise with others who have had a transplant.”
This Organ Donation Week, Teresa wants to highlight the importance of organ donation and how it can change someone’s life.
She said: “I would encourage everyone to consider organ donation. It’s such a special thing to do and has a huge impact on the lives of others. I can’t stress how vital it is.”
Karen Gamble, Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist at QA, added: “Organ donation is an incredible gift and is life changing for recipients and their families. Every day, we see the impact it has on our patients.”
Teresa couldn’t thank the team at QA enough, saying: “If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be here. I wouldn’t be alive.”
