Patients

Tracey Thomas, matron for child health, Charlotte Fairall, Sophie's mum and CEO of Sophie's Legacy, Gina Stanley, divisional nurse director and Shelina Yasmin, senior sister of the Starfish ward.

New wide-ranging paediatrics food menu released at QA

Uplands House Care Home received a CQC rating of Good.

Turnaround for care home with chequered past as it gets new CQC rating

The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at Queen Alexandra Hospital (QAH) has achieved the highest possible rating in a national quality award.

QA's cancer support centre gets top marks in national rating

Clive Williams from The Hepatitis C Trust testing a patient for the virus

Hepatitis C eliminated from high-risk group

Southampton General Hospital

Heatwave brought hospital ‘very close to collapse’

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

‘Critical incident’ remains at QA despite repairs to cooling systems

Weather alert June 25 2026

How hot will it get today? - as 'extreme' sweltering weather continues

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

'Critical incident' declared at QA following the failure of chillers

Charlotte Gibson, People's Choice Award Winner

Inspirational QA staff celebrated at annual awards

Sue and Harry Secombe QE2 1979

Tribute to ever-smiling heroine of care and compassion Sue Williams

Huge increase in patients seen by NHS dentist in Hampshire

Andy Tudor from Waterlooville was diagnosed with a grade 2 meningioma in 2017. He had successful surgery to remove the tumour – which measured around 7cm in diameter. The tumour recurred five years later, and Andy had Gamma Knife radiotherapy to kill the cells.

AI could prove 'massive boost' to treatment of brain tumours

Newel Health designs, develops, and operates digital medical devices in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech partners.

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Co-founders of Predictive Health Intelligence, Tim Jobson and Neil Stevens

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Robert Fielder, 61, from Fareham is taking part in a vital early detection research for cancer at QA Hospital.

Generous cancer sufferer helping others by supporting vital research

DRGO Clinic under Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güncel Öztürk. Image for illustrative purposes only

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MP accompanies ambulance crew shift following 'waiting list drop'

The Inflammacheck device will measure a range of markers in the breath to create a unique "breath print" that can help clinicians distinguish between different lung diseases.

Research study underway to help detect lung cancer earlier and faster

138 new or replacement ambulances were delivered to the South Central area between April 2025 and March 2026

138 "state-of-the-art" ambulances delivered to South Central area

Placards at the resident doctors picket line outside Leeds General Infirmary during a walkout last year. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Hampshire hospitals prepare for "difficult" six-day strike

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has completed a landmark 15,000 flights

"Immensely proud" - Air ambulance completes landmark 15,000 flights

Know where to go this Easter Bank Holiday if you need medical help

Brendan Burton contacted Releaf after suffering from chromic pain for decades.

I suffer from chronic pain but medical cannabis has been a huge help

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Private MRI scans can now be booked directly online, offering faster results than standard NHS waiting times.

You can now book private health scans from £80 – with results in hours

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare and Coastal PCN

Five years, 18,000 patients: FCP service transforms access to care

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Alan Mak MP at Oak Park Community Clinic in Havant

MP Alan Mak secures partial restoration of diagnostic services at Oak Park Commu...

Robert Elliott has suffered from blood clots since 1994 having several surgeries over the years and try and resolve it, including having titanium stents inserted into veins in 2013. However that caused further issues with blood sticking to the metal.

Now he is set to be one of a handful of people around the world to go undergo an operation with a new device called a recana catherter.

Pictured: Robert Elliott at Waterlooville

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Hope as blood clot sufferer of 32 years included in clinical trial

Alan Mak MP outside Oak Park Community Clinic in Havant

MP Alan Mak leads debate in Parliament calling for diagnostic services to be ful...

Amanda Martin MP at QA

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Stephen Morgan MP

"Every cancer patient to get individual support plan" says Portsmouth MP welcomi...

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

Visitor restrictions in place at QA due to growing norovirus cases

A major incident remains in place at University Hospital Southampton following a fire yesterday (February 1) (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Hospital remains in a major incident following fire

Genomics England, in partnership with NHS England, is leading the Generation Study. A major national programme aiming to screen up to 100,000 newborns across England for over 200 rare conditions.

"Pioneering study" underway to help diagnose life-changing conditions

South Central Ambulance Service, which covers Buckinghamshire, says it has seen a 20 per cent increase in calls to its control room over the past week, during the cold spell of weather

Cold snap sees increase in 999 calls with wait times affected

Scan.com UK’s private service can help cut through the NHS waiting lists

Waiting months for an NHS scan? Private MRI results arrive in days

Stephen Morgan MP

Stephen Morgan MP welcomes reforms to fix NHS dentistry and expand urgent care i...

The strikes, organised by the British Medical Association (BMA), will begin at 7am on Friday, November 14 and will last five days ending at 7am on Wednesday, November 19.

Five preventable patient safety incidents took place at NHS Trust

Urgent warning for patients to keep a close eye on the colour of their pee.

Warning for patients to keep a close eye on the colour of their pee

Staff members at the event.

Patients benefit as community health day helps reduce waiting times for joint an...

Optical Express is encouraging everyone living with diabetes to take action this World Diabetes Day by prioritising their eye health

Expert warns people of Portsmouth how diabetes may be silently stealing your sig...

Booking a private scan can skip long waits on the NHS - and it's more affordable than you might think

Cut waiting times with private medical scanning - full list of prices

Dr Mary Parkes, palliative care doctor, Rowans Hospice (far left) and Dr Sarah Russell, consultant nurse and end of life care lead at Queen Alexandra Hospital (far right)

New service allows patients to fulfil end-of-life wishes

Brits with tired teeth are skipping costly UK dental bills and flying to Istanbul for treatment.

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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has apologised to patients who have experienced long waiting times after a CQC report was released last week raising safety concerns regarding overcrowding.

NHS Trust apologises for long QA wait times after concerns raised

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) undertook an unannounced assessment of the urgent and emergency care services at QA Hospital on 6, 7, and 10 May 2025.

Inspectors find design "shortfalls" in QA's new mental health areas

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) undertook an unannounced assessment of the urgent and emergency care services at QA Hospital on 6, 7, and 10 May 2025.

QA's emergency services "requires improvement"

Asthma sufferers qualify for ECO4, which requires energy suppliers to fund and deliver energy efficiency improvements in UK homes

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Stephen Morgan MP

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Jeans for Genes Week 2025 will take place from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 September 2025

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Allan Pont

Prehab and rehab scheme supports remarkable recovery for local cancer patient

Amanda Martin MP on a visit to QA Hospital to meet staff and see the new Emergency Department

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Dr J Price to retire after 34 years of service

The UKHSA have warned people to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes linked to infection.

Warning to stop using these alcohol-free wipes linked to infection