Southampton Children’s Hospital

03/03/2026

📺 Tune into BBC South Today at 6:30pm to see the lifesaving work of our clinicians leading the Southampton Oxford Retrieval Team, as they travel across the region to support some of the sickest children in the South.

Follow the incredible work of Michael Griksaitis, consultant paediatric intensivist, and our dedicated Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team.

🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm21zg2xp6no



📷 BBC

25/02/2026

Researchers at UHS are leading a major new study to support children who may be overusing their blue reliever inhalers — something that can significantly increase the risk of severe, potentially life‑threatening asthma attacks.

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UHS researchers are leading a large study to reduce children’s overuse of reliever inhalers linked to severe asthma attacks.

Children with asthma who use a high number of blue reliever inhalers are several times more likely to have severe asthma attacks, which can be life-threatening.

The Prescription Alerts for Reliever Inhalers in Children (PARC) is offering these children an enhanced check-up, led by a specialist nurse.

The research is assessing if this extra check-up reduces the number of asthma or wheeze attacks these children have. It is the first time this issue has been formally studied.

The PARC study is led by Dr Anna Selby, a Paediatric Registrar at UHS and NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer at the University of Southampton.

She said: “This study is the first of its kind to test whether a simple, proactive check-up can prevent severe asthma attacks in children and young people. Our hope is that by identifying children at higher risk sooner, and giving families extra support and education, we can reduce emergency admissions and transform how asthma care is delivered across the UK.”



🔗 Find out more: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/press-releases/dangerous-overuse-of-childrens-asthma-inhalers-targeted-in-uk-first-study

26/01/2026

We’re pleased to partner with the Thames Valley and Wessex Neonatal Network to launch a 3D virtual tour of our neonatal unit.

This fully interactive resource allows families and staff to explore the unit at their own pace. Users can ‘walk’ through each area, look around in all directions, and access information tags that explain key equipment, spaces, and facilities.

🔗 View the tour here: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/for-visitors/southampton-childrens-hospital/childrens-services/neonatal-intensive-care-unit/neonatal-unit-tour

19/01/2026

We have taken part in a clinical trial which has found that a specially designed peanut patch could help young children build tolerance to peanuts.

Find out more 👇

Preventing reactions in children with peanut allergy 🥜

New research shows children who wear a special patch are more likely to be able to eat the equivalent of one peanut without reacting.

Mich Lajeunesse led University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Southampton Children’s Hospital’s involvement 👇
https://research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/peanut-patch-shown-to-reduce-allergic-reactions-in-young-children

15/01/2026

Protect your children this flu season by keeping them warm, well-rested, and hydrated. Know the signs and when to seek help 👇

🤒 Flu season is here! Protect your children by keeping them warm, well-rested, and hydrated. Know the signs and when to seek help for flu symptoms. Find more information here: https://www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk/

14/01/2026

Last week our young patients embraced the pantomime spirit with a magical performance in our activity area 🎭✨

A Winter’s Tail told the heart warming story of Ratty and her friends journeying through the snow, packed with adventure, fun games and plenty of sing-along music 🎶❄️

A huge thank you to Starlight Children's Foundation and Last Baguette for bringing joy and laughter to our patients 💜👏

08/01/2026

🧼 Winter health reminder - help stop the spread of germs by teaching children to catch it, bin it, kill it. Small habits make a big difference 👇

🧼 This winter, let's remember: Catch it, Bin it, Kill it! 🗑️ Teach kids to catch coughs and sneezes in a tissue, throw it away, and wash hands to keep germs at bay. Keep your family safe and healthy! More info here: https://www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk/

26/12/2025

✨🎄 A huge thank you to for filling our wards with Christmas magic yesterday 🎁

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, presents were delivered by Santa himself on Christmas morning — helping ensure our young patients could experience some festive joy and plenty of smiles 🎅

26/12/2025

✨🎄 A huge thank you to Give A Gift Southampton for filling our wards with Christmas magic yesterday 🎁

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, presents were delivered by Santa himself on Christmas morning — helping ensure our young patients could experience some festive joy and plenty of smiles 🎅

23/12/2025

🎄 Day 11 of 🎄

We’re nearing the end of our 12 Days of UHS and today we look back to a milestone moment in July — the official opening of our newly expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Princess Anne Hospital.

After nine years of planning, this development represents a huge step forward in the care we provide to our tiniest patients and their families.

The new unit offers state-of-the-art rooms and more spacious bed areas, creating a welcoming environment for families and a more efficient workspace for our dedicated NICU team.

The ribbon was cut by our CEO David French alongside professor Mark Johnson, consultant neonatologist.

19/12/2025

✨ Bringing joy to young research participants this Christmas 🎄

We’re collecting presents for babies, children and teenagers taking part in studies at our NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility.

🎁 Could you help? Take a look at the gift list here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/registries/gl/guest-view/3MCRWJ3M0SGML