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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is one of the largest acute hospital trusts in the country treating over half a million patients each year. We provide comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. We also offer some speciality services to a wider catchment of around two million people. Our population is characterised by its diversity – the rural and the urban, areas of wealth juxtaposed with real pockets of deprivation, and gaps in life expectancy. Most of our services are provided at Queen Alexandra Hospital, in Cosham, but we also offer a range of outpatient and diagnostic facilities closer to patients’ homes in community hospital sites and at local treatment centres throughout South East Hampshire including St Mary's Treatment Centre, Gosport War Memorial Hospital and Petersfield Community Hospital. This page is kept up to date by the Communications Team who can be contacted at communications@porthosp.nhs.uk
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Do you have any compliments, comments or complaints? Please contact PALS on: 0800 917 6039
or email: pht.pals@porthosp.nhs.uk
13/11/2025
Last Friday, colleagues came together for our Improvement Celebration Event, a drop-in showcasing a fantastic range of staff-led improvement projects across the Trust.
From frailty care and waste reduction to smoother discharge processes and outpatient waiting list improvements, teams shared their ideas, successes and the real impact their work is having on patient care.
Thank you to everyone involved in the projects and to all who attended. Your dedication is driving meaningful improvement across our services. 💙
12/11/2025
⚠️ *Industrial action: 14 November to 19 November 2025* ⚠️
The British Medical Association has announced that industrial action by resident doctors is planned to take place across England from Friday 14 November 2025 until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.
This action will impact services across all Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust sites, and we have tried and tested plans in place to protect safe patient care.
While our Emergency Department remains open as usual for people with a life-threatening emergency, if your reason for attending could be treated elsewhere, you may be redirected.
If you have an appointment during this time, please attend unless you hear from us.
Where can you get help or support?
🔷 Your GP Practice, Urgent Treatment Centres and Community Pharmacy will be open as usual.
🔷 Call or visit NHS 111 Online if you need help or advice on where to go.
🔷 For non-urgent help or advice with an unwell child or if you are pregnant, download the Healthier Together app.
🔷 Self-care - a well-stocked first-aid kit could help you self-care at home.
We'd love for you to join us at the Rowans Living Well Centre for a wellbeing event, designed to support people affected by cancer.
📍 Where: The Rowans Living Well Centre
📅 When: 16 December, 1pm to 4pm
Whether you’re a cancer survivor, currently going through treatment, or supporting a loved one, this event is for you. You’re not alone - let’s connect and support each other. 💕
Today, colleagues and visitors gathered in the Garden of Life at PHU to observe the 2 minute silence, honouring those who have sacrificed their lives in conflict for our freedom.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in this moment of reflection and remembrance.
10/11/2025
A big thank you to the Rapid Relief Team UK (RRT) for visiting Gosport UTC last month to host a special coffee morning in celebration of Emergency Services Appreciation Week. 🚑
The RRT, a volunteer-led charity that provides practical support and compassion to people in need, have previously supported Gosport UTC with homeless wash packs and blankets.
Their continued kindness and generosity were warmly received by staff, who appreciated the thoughtful refreshments and recognition. 💙
09/11/2025
🎖️ Staff Spotlight: Lt Col Richard Yardley
This week we’re featuring Lieutenant Colonel Richard Yardley, Commanding Officer of Joint Hospital Group (South), a role that combines both military and clinical leadership.
Richard helps ensure military medical personnel are fully integrated within PHU, supporting patient care while maintaining their skills and readiness for deployment.
Richard says: “My role is to create the conditions that allow people to be the best versions of themselves.”
Recently, his unit was awarded the Freedom of the City of Portsmouth, recognising their dedication to both the Armed Forces and the local community.
When he’s not in uniform, Richard enjoys cycling, gardening, and travelling, finding these moments the perfect way to unwind and recharge.
09/11/2025
Today, we pause to remember and honour all those who have served, and continue to serve in our Armed Forces.
We give thanks for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication in protecting the freedoms we hold dear. At 11am, we will join people across the nation in a moment of silence to reflect and remember.
Lest we forget. 🌹
08/11/2025
Need medical help this weekend? Make sure you use the right service for your needs:
💻 NHS 111 online ➡ https://111.nhs.uk/
💊 Local Pharmacy
🩺 Urgent Treatment Centre
📱 Healthier Together app
07/11/2025
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We are beyond proud to share this heartfelt feedback! A huge shoutout to our incredible teams for providing safe, high quality care when this patient needed it the most 🙌💙
06/11/2025
🌿 spotlight
Meet Heidi, one of our Senior Occupational Therapists in the Rehabilitation team. After 14 years in the United States, she’s returned to PHU, the place she loves, helping patients regain independence and confidence every day.
Heidi supports patients through every step of their recovery, from discharge planning to ensuring they have the right equipment and confidence to return home safely.
One patient shared: “occupational herapists play such an important role… they help us get back to living independently again.”
Thank you to Heidi and our brilliant OT team for delivering excellence, supporting recovery, independence, and quality of life for our patients. 💛💙
05/11/2025
As part of , we caught up with some of our newly qualified Occupational Therapists to hear what they love about their roles.
Persia said she’s learned so much already, from discharge planning to using the right equipment to support patients.
Heather told us she loves “hearing patients’ stories and helping families through discharge planning.”
Rosie was inspired to move into OT after working in sports development and rehabilitation, while Ka Yu shared that the role has helped her “build confidence and leadership skills” across different wards.
Thank you to all our amazing Occupational Therapists for the incredible work you do every day! 🌿
05/11/2025
Don't forget! Our monthly miscarriage support group is meeting tonight (Wednesday 5 November) from 7pm to 9pm at Cosham Community Centre.
The informal sessions take place on the first Wednesday of each month and offer a supportive environment for anyone who has experienced baby loss or miscarriage and are looking for emotional support. There is no need to book and you are welcome to drop up at anytime.
The monthly session offers a safe space for those who have been through a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, or medical termination.
If you have any queries, please contact the Early Pregnancy Unit 02392 283290.
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Welcome to Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is one of the largest acute hospital trusts in the country treating over half a million patients each year. The hospital Trust is the largest employer in Portsmouth.
We provide comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. We also offer some tertiary services to a wider catchment area in excess of two million people.
Included within our modern buildings are:
28 theatres - with four dedicated endoscopy theatres
Four state of the art linear accelerators
Two purpose built interventional radiology suites, three MRI scanners, three CT scanners and a PET scanner
State of the art pathology laboratory
Neonatal Unit, Level 3
Hyper acute stroke unit
Superb critical care facilities
Our Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the country treating in excess of 144,000 patients each year. We also see over 490,000 outpatients and carry out over 53,000 day case operations. Our maternity services deliver around 5,800 babies per year, making it one of the largest maternity services on the south coast. We are also home to the Wessex Renal and Transplant Unit and hold prestigious Cancer Beacon Status for Head and Neck Cancer Services.
We were awarded university hospital status in July 2020 and work closely in partnership with the University of Portsmouth as well as Southampton and Bournemouth. We have a significant reputation for our research and innovation and are actively involved with the national agenda in these fields. Some of our patients are regularly the first-in-the-world to have the opportunity to trial new treatments, and even more are first in the UK.
Do you have any compliments, comments or complaints?
Please contact PALS on: 0800 917 6039
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