Southampton Children’s Hospital

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

18/12/2025

We’ve taken delivery of nearly 300 pairs of pyjamas from the Childrens Hospital Pyjamas charity 👚

These PJs will bring comfort and smiles to every young patient staying with us over Christmas, and any extras will continue to make a difference throughout the year.

A huge thank you to Children’s Hospital Pyjamas for helping us make this season a little brighter for our patients 🙏

11/12/2025

Dr Matthew Harmer is leading research to develop a new test that can quickly assess kidney function in children with chronic kidney disease – a lifelong condition that currently takes years to monitor effectively.

He’s also exploring ways to prevent kidney damage, helping children keep their kidneys healthy for longer.

Find out more 👇

Improving care for children with kidney disease

Dr Matthew Harmer, Consultant in Paediatric Nephrology at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, is investigating new ways to help children with long-term kidney problems.

His research is being supported by the UHS Research Leaders Programme.

Chronic kidney disease is a lifelong condition that gradually gets worse over time. There’s no cure, but treatments can help to slow its progression.

However, it can take years to find out if these treatments are helping. Matthew’s research aims to change this, by supporting the development of a new test to assess kidney function.

He’s also researching ways to prevent kidney damage in children, to keep their kidneys working well for longer.

Read more: https://www.soar-southampton.org/rlp-cohort-5/matthew-harmer