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…

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.

Urgent Treatment Centre

Last updated: 08 September 2023

UTC

What is an Urgent Treatment Centre?

Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) can help with urgent illnesses or injuries but that are not life-threatening.

Other types of urgent care services are called minor injuries units or walk-in centres. They offer some of the same help as urgent treatment centres. 

How can an Urgent Treatment Centre help me?

Urgent Treatment Centres can diagnose and deal with many of the most common problems people go to the Emergency Department (ED) for.

These are things like: 

  • broken bones and sprains
  • injuries, cuts and bruises
  • stomach pain 
  • skin infections and rashes
  • high temperature (fever) in children and adults

If a doctor decides you need a prescription, they can organise one for you. Emergency contraception is also available.

Please note that UTCs can only do x-rays for limbs. 

How do I find my nearest Urgent Treatment Centre?

Your closest UTCs are:

  • St Mary's Health Campus (PO3 6DW): 8am to 8pm. (GP onsite)
  • Gosport War Memorial Hospital (PO12 3PW): 8am to 10pm.
  • Petersfield Community Hospital (GU32 3LB): 8am to 8pm. 

Visit My Journey Portsmouth to find out how you can get to your closest UTC -  https://myjourneyportsmouth.com/

Do I need an appointment?  

You do not need an appointment to visit most urgent care services.

You do not need to be registered with a GP or have a fixed address to use any urgent care service.

If you use NHS 111 and an urgent care service is recommended, they may book you an attendance time so the UTC know you are coming. 

Although this is not a booked appointment, it should save time booking in when you get there.

I am not sure if I need urgent help? 

NHS 111 online can help if you are not sure what service you might need. If an urgent care service is not right for your problem, you will be offered alternative services.

Visit Get help for your symptoms - NHS 111

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