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Members of the cardiology team at QA Hospital.

Innovative technology earns QA Hospital recognition at national awards

Quinn has raised hundreds of pounds

Five-year-old raises hundreds to buy presents for children in hospital

Resident doctors have begun five days of industrial action today (July 25).

QA hospital still over capacity as corridor care continues

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

QA Hospital feels the strain after heatwaves with high bed occupancy

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

Emily Gamman, 29, of Paulsgrove is raising money to provide Costa Coffee vouchers for the Nightingale Suite at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham.

Couple look to give back after 'beautiful' boy is born sleeping

Picture: Malcolm Wells

Number of patients receiving 'corridor care' at QA goes up

Five 'never event' incidents took place at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust between April and August 2025.

QA critical incident ends as chillers fixed and hospital cools down

From left, Dr Hushi Hu, a neonatal consultant at PHU, Mark Gardner, head of radiology IT and digital imaging architect for PHU, and Dr Ramkrishna Ramnauth, a consultant in acute medicine at PHU
A new approach to sharing diagnostic images captured by doctors at the point of care is informing time-critical decisions for some of the most unwell babies in hospital with patients in emergency and intensive care settings set to benefit next.

QA introduces way of sharing scans of ill babies to get expert help

New figures reveal the extent of corridor care

QA apologises for number of patients given 'corridor care'

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 'very busy' as critical incidents continue at Hampshire hospitals

Former News reporter Elise Sargent has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. She is sharing her story of living with stage 4 cancer for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Elise is pictured on Southsea Seafront, Hampshire, UK.
Friday 4th April 2025.
Picture: Sam Stephenson.

'Act now if you have any cancer concerns – don’t make my mistake'

Pictured: Tamsyn Collier-Baker with her youngest son, Hunter-Lee.

Tributes pour in for 'selfless' woman who died suddenly from aneurysm

Former patient at Portsmouth Queen Alexandra Hospital and breast cancer survivor makes a triumphant return to the city with Circus Extreme.

Pictured: Laura Miller

Copyright: Andy Payne

Aqua aerial artist returns to circus after overcoming breast cancer

Pictured: Tamsyn Collier-Baker

Cherished sister who died suddenly from aneurysm saves three lives

A GoFundMe page has been set up for one-year-old Harper who sustained brain damage following complications at birth.

Mum launches fundraiser for treatment for daughter with brain damage
A £50,000 fundraiser has been launched to fund potentially life-changing treatment one year old girl who sustained brain damage following complications at birth.
Sophie Lewis

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

Visitor restrictions in place at QA due to growing norovirus cases

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

Doctor struck off after multiple sexual harassment incidents

Joyous couples have celebrated the birth of adorable New Year's Day babies.

Picture: Sam Stephenson

Delighted families celebrate the birth of New Year's Day babies

Customers boarding a Stagecoach bus

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Portsmouth with 24/7 Bus Services

Group shot of paediatric team and representatives from Sophie's Legacy, Equans and The Hospital Company

Parents’ Room on Children’s Ward at QA Hospital transformed thanks to partnershi...

Shortly after George was born in QA on November 20, it was discovered he had a rare condition called transposition of the great arteries.

Family touched by support after baby born with heart condition

Alan Mak MP with Jenni Douglas-Todd, Chair of Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Havant MP Alan Mak pledges continued support for QA Hospital

Members of Team Portsmouth Hospitals Charity at the Great South Run 2025

Team effort: Portsmouth Hospitals Charity’s biggest team yet raise thousands for...

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

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

Damian Hinds has retained his seat in East Hampshire, in a small bright spot for the Conservatives.

Concerns raised by MP over proposals to reduce community hospital beds
A Hampshire MP has raised concerns that a reduction in community hospital beds could lead to higher costs for the NHS as emphasis is placed on home-based rehabilitation.
Joe Williams

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"

QA colour dash event at Staunton Country Park
Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

69 vibrant pictures from the first ever QA colour dash

An overheated piece of equipment in a sub-basement server room resulted in intermittent system issues at QA Hospital on Tuesday, August 12.

Fire crews attend QA as overheated equipment causes system issues

A Palette of Positivity: Artwork uplifts QA's Paediatric A&E

Portsmouth Hospitals Charity launch brand-new Colour Dash event

Father and son, Nicholas and Alexander Bennett, operated alongside each other for the first time in their professional careers.

Father and son operate together for first time in "special moment"

QA Hospital announces installation of new parking machines

New North Entrance at QA Hospital

Delight as new-look North Entrance opens at Queen Alexandra Hospital

QA Hospital visitor restrictions fully lifted as norovirus cases ease

The number of people being hospitalised with flu in England is "rising at a very concerning rate", with Covid, Norovirus and RSV also pressurising hospitals.

QA Hospital ward to close as extra demands on services subsides

Solar panels on Emergency Department roof at Queen Alexandra Hospital

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust secures more than £1 million pounds of...

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

Visiting returns to normal at 'majority of inpatient' wards at QA

Strict QA visitor restrictions still in place due to norovirus

Private Jason Swindley (MPGS) organised an Easter Egg collection for children staying at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Personnel across HMS Collingwood in Fareham donated over 80 gifts.

"I'm a soldier and collected Easter Eggs for children in hospital"

Protestors gathered outside QA Hospital to protest potential job cuts.

"Horrified" protestors take aim at government over QA job cuts

Union to protest "deeply concerning" potential job cuts at QA Hospital

QA is limiting visitors to one per adult patient as norovirus continue to impact the hospital.

"We must stop the spread" - QA limits visitors as norovirus hits

Stagecoach South, Managing Director, Marc Reddy alongside Cllr Peter Candlish, Cabinet Member for Transport at Portsmouth City Council and HoverTravel Captain

Stagecoach South Enhances Travel Links to QA Hospital with Improved Service 18

Portsmouth & Havant Bus Network changes coming this Sunday

Portsmouth Hospitals' Maternity Team receives prestigious award

It has been another difficult week at QA's Emergency Department with long waits for patient. On e81-year-old woman was waiting for 21 hours due to the department being full.

QA apologises for "longer than usual" delays in Emergency Department

Alan Mak MP with Tess Balchin and her dog Molly at QA Hospital

Havant MP Alan Mak meets Hayling Island therapy dog Molly at QA Hospital

QA Hospital were recognising their first 100 days of the new A&E department

Pictured - Chloe Richardson, Meg Thompsett, Abi Cliff, Agnieszka Barycka, Kerry Gilbert and Vicky Donnelly

"We are a resilient bunch" - QA staff reflect on 100 days of new A&E

HRH The Princess Royal officially opened the Emergency Department at QA on Friday, March 7.

Delight as The Princess Royal officially opens QA's new A&E department

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

QA Hospital experiences high norovirus cases as trust appeals for help

Stagecoach bus timetable changes unveiled for Portsmouth area

A broken down bus at a busy junction leading to Queen Alexandra has caused chaos this afternoon.

Picture: Matt Reed

Broken down bus outside main entrance to hospital causes delays

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

Hospital bosses apologise for issues with car parking machines at QA