University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Our hospitals include Southampton General Hospital, Southampton Children's Hospital and the Princess Anne Hospital. Contact us on communications@uhs.nhs.uk
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust provides local hospital services including maternity and emergency medicine to south Hampshire, and is a regional centre for specialist services such as neurosciences. We also provide services at the New Forest Birth Centre, the Royal South Hants Hospital and Lymington Hospital. If you want to come and work with us, all our current vacancies are online at careers.uhs.nhs.uk

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Any feedback or concerns regarding care received at University Hospital Southampton should be directed to our Patient Advice and Liaison Service, details of which can be found on the UHS website. (www.uhs.nhs.uk)

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Around two million adults in the UK are living with a brain aneurysm. While most aneurysms remain stable, around one in ...
26/08/2025

Around two million adults in the UK are living with a brain aneurysm.

While most aneurysms remain stable, around one in every hundred will rupture. This can often happen without warning and cause a type of stroke that can be fatal or severely disabling.

Now, researchers at UHS and the University of Southampton are launching a world-first genetic research study 🏥🧬

Known as ROAR-DNA, it aims to enhance the risk prediction models currently used by the NHS. This could help spot people at risk of rupture earlier – and save lives.

Learn more 🔗 https://research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/southampton-leads-world-first-research-into-brain-aneurysms

Thank you to all those working across the NHS this bank holiday, especially to our staff and volunteers at UHS. 🏥 💙And t...
25/08/2025

Thank you to all those working across the NHS this bank holiday, especially to our staff and volunteers at UHS. 🏥 💙

And to the public, if you need medical help, please use 111, or for a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 999. 🚨

Pharmacy teams are there to help over this bank holiday weekend. 💊Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professional...
24/08/2025

Pharmacy teams are there to help over this bank holiday weekend. 💊

Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals who can now treat common conditions such as shingles, sore throats, earaches, sinusitis, infected insect bites, impetigo, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections, including prescribing medication through the Pharmacy First scheme.

In Southampton, pharmacies listed as open on Bank Holiday Monday include:
🔹 Boots the Chemists, West Quay Retail Park ☎️ 02380 335622
🔹 Tesco Pharmacy, Millbrook ☎️ 03456 779626
🔹 Boots the Chemists, Above Bar Street ☎️ 02380 333983

Opening times may vary, so please check with the pharmacy before attending.

🔗 See here for full details: https://bit.ly/4mQHiZF

🌈💙 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall today at Southampton Pride! 🎉✨We had such a wonderful afternoon filled...
23/08/2025

🌈💙 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall today at Southampton Pride! 🎉✨

We had such a wonderful afternoon filled with games, crafts and chats. We’ll be back again tomorrow in the O2 Guildhall from 12pm – 5pm — come and say hello! 🙌

Join us at Southampton Pride this weekend 🏳️‍🌈We’ll be in the O2 Guildhall from 12pm to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Whet...
22/08/2025

Join us at Southampton Pride this weekend 🏳️‍🌈

We’ll be in the O2 Guildhall from 12pm to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Whether you’re popping by for a chat, want to find out more about what’re doing, or just fancy soaking up the atmosphere with us, come and get involved!

💙 Yesterday our Patient & Family Support Hub hosted a drop in afternoon tea for carers, with support from Unpaid Carers ...
21/08/2025

💙 Yesterday our Patient & Family Support Hub hosted a drop in afternoon tea for carers, with support from Unpaid Carers Support Southampton and University Hospital Southampton League of Friends 🍰☕

The event was an opportunity for carers to connect, share experiences and learn more about the support available – both while their loved ones are in hospital and beyond.

The Patient and Family Support Hub is a calm and welcoming space for carers, patients and families to take a break, chat with our amazing volunteers and feel supported. The garden and quiet areas give them a chance to relax or engage in activities away from the wards.

“UHS is leading the way through the Patient and Family Support Hub by engaging with unpaid carers and embracing their input,” says Linda Taylor, one of our quality and patient safety partners.

“It can be hard for carers with loved ones in hospital, so the hub gives them the facilities and support they need to maintain their wellbeing.”

🙌 A huge thank you to the UHS League of Friends for providing the delicious treats 🧁 – enjoyed by everyone who joined us for this special afternoon.

19/08/2025

Could your child be at risk?

New clothes, a new phone, unfamiliar friends. These might look like typical teenage behaviour — but sometimes, they’re not.

Exploitation is happening right now in your community. It’s often hard to spot, which is why it’s known as hidden harm.

It only takes a few seconds to learn the signs and find out what to do.

www.isyourchildsafe.org

Suffering with a rash?Your local pharmacy can help with seven common conditions, providing treatment and some prescripti...
14/08/2025

Suffering with a rash?

Your local pharmacy can help with seven common conditions, providing treatment and some prescription medicine, if needed, without seeing a GP.

Think Pharmacy First 💊

Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

Join the tens of thousands of people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight who have downloaded the NHS App, including Sarah...
12/08/2025

Join the tens of thousands of people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight who have downloaded the NHS App, including Sarah, who uses it to check test results and appointments for her children 💙.

One of the top reasons to download the NHS App is the very useful feature that allows parents, family members and carers to manage some health services on behalf of other people they care for.

Start using the NHS App today by downloading it on your smartphone or tablet via the Google play or App store. You can also access the same services in a web browser by logging in through the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

👂 Earache? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine if needed. They can offer this for se...
08/08/2025

👂 Earache? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine if needed.

They can offer this for seven common conditions, without the need for you to see a GP. The seven conditions include: infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and some urine infections.

Think pharmacy First. 💙 💊

More information here 🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/.../pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

Congratulations to everyone at Southampton Children’s Hospital who took part in the British Transplant Games 2025! What ...
08/08/2025

Congratulations to everyone at Southampton Children’s Hospital who took part in the British Transplant Games 2025! What an amazing achievement👏 we are so proud of you all 🫶

👋 Meet occupational therapist Emmalie and physiotherapist Mirko — two of the dedicated members of the ward G6 team curre...
06/08/2025

👋 Meet occupational therapist Emmalie and physiotherapist Mirko — two of the dedicated members of the ward G6 team currently working on the innovative GRACE (Geriatric Rehabilitation and Care Enhancement) trial.

In the photo they are helping a patient taking part in a grip strength assessment — just one of the many functional and cognitive evaluations used to personalise and enhance care throughout the trial.

The GRACE project brings together the full multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver more holistic, collaborative care for our older patients. And the results are already making an impact.

“This project offers a valuable opportunity to engage all members of the MDT in delivering holistic care," says occupational therapist Harry. "It is rewarding being able to upskill and support colleagues on the wards together with joint working.”

“It’s inspiring to witness the incredible progress our patients make with enhanced MDT collaboration," says therapy assistant practitioner Rachel. "We’ve even had patients requesting to join the project themselves!”

A huge thank you to everyone involved in GRACE. Your work is helping to shape the future of elderly care at UHS 👏

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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust provides services to 1.9 million people living in Southampton and south Hampshire as well as specialist care to more than 3.7 million people in central southern England and the Channel Islands.

We run services at Southampton General Hospital, Princess Anne Hospital and the New Forest Birth Centre. We also have a few services at Royal South Hants Hospital and Lymington New Forest Hospital.

This page is maintained by the communications team and monitored during office hours, Monday to Friday. We are unable to give medical advice over social media – please get in touch with your GP, healthcare team or call NHS 111 for appropriate advice.

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