Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

05/09/2025

Want to shape local healthcare? 🌟

We're looking for 6 new Service User & Carer Governors!

If you're 14+ and have used or cared for someone using Trust services in the last 3 years, this is your chance to make a difference.

🗳️ Nominations close 14 October 5pm
👉 Further info available: https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/about-us/governors

04/09/2025

Do you live in, or around, the Basingstoke area? You're invited to our upcoming event!

We're inviting all staff, patients and carers to join us on Tuesday 9 September in Basingstoke to share your views, learn more about the Trust, and discover the benefits of becoming a Trust Member.

📍 Parklands House (Room 9): 11am–3pm
📍 Parklands Hospital (Psychology Room): 3:30pm–7pm

The event includes:
👥 Governors from North Hampshire
💬 Hear about the future and provide your own feedback
📝 Free Trust Membership sign-up available

Can’t attend? Email us at Corporate.Governance@southernhealth.nhs.uk

03/09/2025

Our Annual Members Meeting (AMM) takes place this month! 📆

Our AMM provides you with not only a chance to hear about the work being carried out by the Trust across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight but also the opportunity to ask the Executive Team any questions you have on your mind.

There is a dedicated Q & A section as part of the event. You can submit your question ahead of time by emailing communications@southernhealth.nhs.uk using the heading AMM question. The deadline is 5pm on Tuesday 9 September. Alternatively you can ask a question live at the AMM either on the livestream or in person.

📆 Thursday 18 September
🕓 4.15 - 6.45pm
📍 NEW VENUE: YMCA Eastleigh
🎥 Livestream available

Book your ticket here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hampshire-isle-of-wight-healthcare-nhs-trust-annual-members-meeting-tickets-1509667549279?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/09/2025

The UK government will be carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.

Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate.

If you have a device that needs to stay hidden, please make sure it’s switched off before that time to avoid any risk.

Find out more at https://www.gov.uk/alerts.

29/08/2025

We're proud to announce that we've been shortlisted for three HSJ Awards!

⭐ Transforming Care for Older People Award - Implementing in-vitro Point of care testing in a hospital @ home model.

By integrating in-vitro Point of Care Testing into our Hospital at Home, Virtual Ward, and UCR services, we are transforming how frailty, falls, and respiratory deterioration are assessed and managed. Clinicians can now perform rapid, targeted blood tests in the patient’s home and make evidence-based decisions immediately — avoiding unnecessary admissions, improving prescribing, and enhancing safety.

⭐ Workforce Initiative of the Year and HSJ Partnership of the Year - Careers for Young People

Our careers for young people programme, developed in partnership with HTP Apprenticeship College supports youth employment on the Isle of Wight, tackling local employment challenges while also addressing the wider needs of the NHS. Programmes such as the Careers for Young People Programme are vital for growing and providing valuable career opportunities for young people. They also support resilience by building a sustainable workforce for years to come.

Congratulations teams! 👏

29/08/2025

Our amazing Hampshire CAMHS team is hosting a Mental Health Focus Week this September, featuring a range of bitesize workshops and full training days for parents, carers, and professionals.

🗓️ Topics include anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and more!
📍 United Reform Church Hall, Wi******er

🔗 Full schedules and booking info can be found here: https://hampshirecamhs.nhs.uk/events/bitesize-sessions-september-2025/ (bitesize workshops) and https://hampshirecamhs.nhs.uk/events/mental-health-focus-week/ (training days).

28/08/2025

Today is International Makaton Awareness Day ✋🫱👈

Nicki and Molly from the Isle of Wight Division show us some basic conversation in Makaton 🥰

Makaton is a language programme that uses signs, symbols and speech to help people communicate. It can aid understanding, reduce frustration and create opportunities for meaningful interaction - not just for those with learning disabilities, but for anyone who finds communication challenging 💙

28/08/2025

It's ! 💙

This week's feedback is from a grateful patient for our Physiotherapy Team in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire. 👏

Do you have any feedback you would like to share? Visit our Care Opinion page 👉 https://www.careopinion.org.uk/services/rw1

27/08/2025

Congratulations to the Communications Team, who were awarded 'Team of the Month' in April! 👏

The team were chosen as the winners for working innovatively and tirelessly during the creation of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare. For leading on numerous large campaigns that helped to bring the legacy organisations together, including the creation of a new public Trust website, newly branded patient leaflets and updated staff intranet.

Well done and thank you team! ⭐ 💙

26/08/2025

Looking to start a career in nursing? Would you like to earn while you learn? 🎓

Check out more details about our Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeships below! 👇

Earn while you learn!

With our Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship, you can:
💷 Get paid
🎓 Earn a degree
🩺 Train on the job
💙 Make a real difference

Whether you're just starting out or ready for a career change, this could be your next step into nursing ✨

Apply now! View all our apprenticeship opportunities here 👉 http://tiny.cc/1lfr001

25/08/2025

Our Annual Members Meeting (AMM) takes place next month! 📆

The AMM provides a chance to hear how the new Trust has performed since it was formed in October 2024, learn more about the new Trust strategy and understand how local plans support the NHS 10-year plan.

📆 Thursday 18 September
🕓 4.15 - 6.45pm
📍 NEW VENUE: YMCA Eastleigh
🎥 Livestream available

Book your ticket here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hampshire-isle-of-wight-healthcare-nhs-trust-annual-members-meeting-tickets-1509667549279?aff=oddtdtcreator

23/08/2025

Some GP services will be available over the bank holiday.

If you have a health concern, contact your GP practice or use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent medical help.

➡️ http://111.nhs.uk