Woolston and Chartwell Partnership

01/02/2026

MAJOR INCIDENT DECLARED FOLLOWING FIRE AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON

A major incident has been declared at University Hospital Southampton this morning following a fire.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Southampton General Hospital at 5.30am and the fire has now been contained.

Nobody has been injured as a result of the fire and patients in all affected areas have been evacuated to safe areas of the hospital.

Roads surrounding the hospital have been closed by emergency services.

Visitors are asked to stay away and all planned outpatient appointments are cancelled today.

Parking is being made available on site for staff who are coming into work.

Our Emergency Department is currently diverting patients away unless your condition is deemed life or limb threatening.

We are asking anyone requiring medical attention to use other services in the community including the Urgent Treatment Centre at RSH or Lymington.

We will be keeping our website and our social media channels updated.

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/news/major-incident-declared-following-fire-at-university-hospital-southampton

22/01/2026

Have you seen our sister social page?

The Wellbeing Corner is run by our Social Prescribers and Health and Wellbeing Coaches to share community events and local groups that we hope you’ll be interested in!

Feel free to share with your friends and family.

Connecting our community to the support that matters.

Run by our Social Prescribers and Health & Wellbeing Coaches, we're here to share local services, activities, and wellbeing resources to help you feel your best.

07/01/2026

⚠️ Product recall: SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula

Nestlé is recalling several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula products as a precaution due to the possible presence of cereulide toxin.

Cereulide can cause rapid onset of nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. It’s unlikely to be destroyed by boiling water or cooking.

Even if your baby seems well, it is essential to stop using affected products. If the formula was prescribed by a health professional, consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula.

For a full list of affected batches and what to do next, visit: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-02-2026

02/01/2026

24/12/2025

A big thank you from Jo and the welfare team for all your kindness and generosity with supporting this years Christmas Toy Appeal, you certainly kept us busy collecting these and delivering them to our wonderful Partner and collector for the area (Shelia Elsey)

Your kindness will have had such a positive impact on children in Southampton who might have woken up to nothing on Christmas Day.

(Photo of one of the three full car trips!)

18/12/2025

08/12/2025

November 2025
384 appointments wasted!
Over 100 hours!

Have you missed an appointment with us recently?
A missed appointment will get marked in the record as a ‘did not attend’ (DNA). You could be off listed if you regularly miss your appointments.
This is over 100 hours of clinical time that could have been offered to others.
If you cannot attend an appointment, please contact us to cancel your appointment.

How can I cancel my appointment?
There are several ways you can cancel:
- Call us and select the cancellation line.
- Use the link in your appointment reminder text.
- Online Services
- Ask at reception

05/12/2025

Not only has Anima arrived at W&C this week, but so has Christmas! 🎄

We have joined the Christmas Toy Appeal again this year! If you would like to donate, please take a ticket and drop back a gift (unwrapped) with your tag attached to reception. Trees are located in both waiting areas!

All toys need to be dropped off by the 22nd December 2025.

https://www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article/southampton-launches-37th-annual-toy-appeal/

04/12/2025

NEW ONLINE CONSULTATION TOOL

Good news - we’re now live on Anima!

You can now use Anima to:
- Request appointments, repeat meds, sick notes and admin queries
- Submit securely online (no app or login needed)
- Get updates via text or email-no need to call

For more information or to begin submitting your Anima, please visit our website.

21/11/2025

Support Movember and help change and save lives!

Movember is about raising awareness about mental health and su***de prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. We do this by growing moustaches, hosting events, or setting personal fitness goals. Join millions of people around the world who are helping men live happier, healthier, and longer lives.

19/11/2025

Short of Breath, Think COPD! 🫁

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties.

COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke. Many people do not realise they have it.

The breathing problems tend to get gradually worse over time and can limit your normal activities, although treatment can help keep the condition under control.

The main symptoms of COPD are:
- shortness of breath, particularly when you're active
- a persistent chesty cough with phlegm – some people may dismiss this as just a "smoker's cough"
- frequent chest infections
- persistent wheezing

Without treatment, the symptoms usually get progressively worse.

See a GP if you have persistent symptoms of COPD, particularly if you're over 35 and smoke or used to smoke.

Do not ignore the symptoms. If they're caused by COPD, it's best to start treatment as soon as possible, before your lungs become significantly damaged.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/

17/11/2025

We are supporting Wessex Cancer Alliance with their mouth and throat cancer
campaign. Are you ready to ‘open wide’ and check for symptoms? Know the signs
and take action. https://cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/mouth-and-throatcancers/