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.”

Read more on visiting times...


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…

Our Strategy – Working Together, Improving Together

Our strategy sets out our vision, values, strategic aims and most importantly, how we will deliver against these ambitions for our patients, communities, and people in the future.

It is not just a document, it is for and about everyone at PHU, building on what we have achieved with a renewed focus on continuous improvement and the need to continue to work together and improve together to achieve our goals. 

A full copy of the strategy can be downloaded here.

For more information, please visit our strategy webpage.

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.

Patient Research Ambassadors

Last updated: 29 September 2021

We have a volunteer team of dedicated Patient Research Ambassadors (PRAs) who support our research across the Trust and in our local community.

Our PRAs may have a passion for research for a specific condition where they have experience as a patient or carer. They may work with a particular department in the hospital to inform more patients about research into a condition, or  with staff to help improve ways in which we make our research available to patients who may wish to take part.

PRAs meet with researchers and clinicians to hear about the studies they want to do. At these monthly meetings PRAs give their advice and ask questions about the study, having the patient perspective in how studies are designed and delivered makes research more effective, because we’ve taken account of how patients and carers feel about the treatment they might be having.

PRAs help increase understanding of research opportunities available at the hospital, by telling patients and carers about why it might be good to get involved in research. 

We currently have two groups running, one for adults and one for young people. If you’re interested in knowing more about becoming a PRA, please email Sharon Court, our patient and public involvement facilitator: sharon.court@porthosp.nhs.uk 

 

Hear from PRA Bill Ware about life as a PRA:

Please tell us a little bit about yourself

I'm William (Bill) Ware. I retired from research, science and engineering in December 2007. My work experience 45 years covered twelve disciplines. My motivation to volunteer comes from the need to interact with people and offer my skills and knowledge that could be used by other people.

What made you decide to become a Patient Research Ambassador?

My research experience. As well as this my parents and a friend experienced clinical conditions...such as Alzheimer’s, respiratory and brain tumour respectively. 

Why do you think NHS research is important?

We all need to invest in our own and other people’s well being.

What activities have you been involved with?

I have been involved with a number of meetings and conferences related to clinical research. I've also completed a clinical ethics course and become more involved with e Health.

What would you say to others who are considering getting involved in research?

Become involved in clinical research as a patient, carer or researcher and use your life experiences. It is the most rewarding experience that you can have!

If you’re interested in becoming a Patient Research Ambassador, or would like to get in touch for any other reason, please contact us at research.office@porthosp.nhs.uk

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