Introduction
Welcome to the News and Views hub. Here you will find the latest news from across Southern Health, links to our social media and blogs from our staff on key health related topics.
To find out more or to contact the Communications Team please e-mail us.
Please note we are available for enquiries from journalists and members of the media from Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
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Southern Health Podcasts
- Unashamedly You — The Importance of Pride Month at Southern Health by Dr Satnam Sagoo
- What are your thoughts on Valentine’s Day? by The Chaplaincy
- Success of the Individual Placement and Support service, by Paul Draycott
- Blurring boundaries between 'health' and 'housing' by Jon Pritchard
- Proud to be an Ally by Paul Draycott
- The Magic of Eid ul Fitr by Dr Kharrum Sadiq
- COVID-19 – a year in the role of IPC by Jacky Hunt IPC lead nurse
- The spirit of Ramadan by Dr Kharrum Sadiq
- Our response to the Government report on race and ethnic disparity by Paul Draycott
- International Women’s Day - leading by example
- COVID-19 vaccine – our responsibility as NHS workers by Dr Karl Marlowe
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Catering Service wins Hospital Catering of the Year Award
24 April 2024Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust have won a prestigious national award at this year’s Hospital Caterers Association presidents’ dinner. The Catering Service Team at Gosport War Memorial Hospital scooped the Hospital Catering Team of the Year award recognised and voted for by fellow professionals.
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Local NHS partnership win National Digital Innovation Award
22 April 2024Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust and South Central Ambulance Service have won a prestigious national award for its innovative use of technology in the treatment of patients in their own homes.
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Official opening of specialist mental health services for young people in Hampshire
22 April 2024The ribbon was cut by a young person, currently attending the day programme, to officially mark the occasion and celebrate with families and staff delivering the service.
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Southern rated as second best in the country for mental health support by service users
18 April 2024Southern Health has been rated as the second best in the country for certain elements of our care as part of the National NHS Community Mental Health Survey.
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Psychiatry Summer School 2024
10 April 2024The Trust is hosting a Psychiatry Summer School for lower sixth form students from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from Wednesday 24 July to Friday 26 July 2024. - click here to find out more and to download an application form!
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Isle of Wight Community, Mental Health and Learning Disability Services now available on Trust website
27 March 2024Services have transferred to Southern Health, ahead of coming together to form the new Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Healthcare Trust later in the year.
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Inspiring inclusive leadership: Four women share their voice
25 March 2024Insights, advice, and four top tips to a successful career to mark International Women’s Day.
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Young carers across Hampshire demand a fair future
13 March 2024Young carers in Hampshire are calling for a fair future and demanding more support from local and national government today, 13 March, on Young Carers Action Day. As a Trust, we are continuously striving to work more effectively in partnership with carers and families and this extends to young carers
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Mental health reporting
Journalists looking for information on the most appropriate ways of reporting emotional crises or mental health issues - including suicide - may like to refer to the guidelines by the Samaritans which are supported by most media organisations and professional bodies.