The Joys and Challenges of Raising a Child with Down Syndrome
Having a child with Down syndrome is a unique and rewarding experience. It is a journey of love, laughter, and learning. While there are challenges along the way, the joys of raising a child with Down syndrome far outweigh
Innovative work to build GP resilience and support patients
Support for newly qualified GPs, evening and weekend clinics to free up capacity in Portsmouth GP practices, and urgent care and support for people in their homes. Just some of the innovative new ways Portsmouth Primary Care Alliance (PPCA)
PHU welcomes practical learning for T Level college students
Health and Healthcare Science students from local colleges have been gaining valuable and practical NHS experience on placement with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) as part of their two-year T Level course. This year, PHU welcomed 15 students
Lung health checks launched in Fareham and Gosport
Past and current smokers in Fareham and Gosport are being invited to an NHS lung health check in a drive to improve earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and save more lives. The initiative means more than 31,000 past and
Why do we itch when reading about bedbugs?
Have you ever read about bedbugs and felt itchy all over? You're not alone. This is a common phenomenon that has a scientific explanation. When we read about bedbugs, our brains create images of these tiny, blood-sucking insects crawling
Critical incident declared at PHU due to sustained high demand
A critical incident was declared by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust on (Wednesday 1 November 2023) due to the sustained high demand of there services. After seeing and the number of patients needing to admission through our Emergency Department.
Portsmouth to host first pharmacy summit
A first Community Pharmacy Summit will take place in Portsmouth next month. The event, on Wednesday 15 November, is being hosted by Portsmouth City Council to bring NHS leaders, pharmacy professionals, and partners from across city together to discuss
Portsmouth hospital urges community to take care over half term
Portsmouth hospital is urging for people to take care and choose the right service this half term after high pressures at Portsmouth’s Emergency Department over the last few weeks. The number of people attending the Emergency Department (ED) at
QA Hospital NICU groups restart
Nicu groups for parents have been relaunched at the Queen Alexandra Hospital. The groups, which were paused due to the Covid-19 lockdowns and social restrictions. Are aimed at supporting parents with babies currently in NICU as well as those
Organ Donation Week: Hampshire mum thanks donor for life-saving transplant surgery
A mum-of-two is sharing her life-changing transplant story for Organ Donation Week to encourage everyone to register their donor decision. Just before her wedding at 23-years-old, Cerian Munn was diagnosed with Kidney Failure, picked up by a routine eye
