News and views

Introduction 

Welcome to the News and Views are of our website. Here you will find the latest news from across Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare and links to our social media. 

To find out more or to contact the Communications team please email us

Please note, we are available for enquiries from journalists and members of the media from Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.

If you would like to contact the Communications team please email: communications@southernhealth.nhs.uk

Our inbox is constantly monitored during working hours (9am – 5pm weekdays) and we will respond to you as quickly as possible. If you need to contact the team out of hours you can call: 07017 029238 
Please note, this number is only for use between the hours of 5pm and 9am.

We ask that journalists and members of the media contact the communications team in the first instance and do not approach our front line staff directly.  

If you would like to film or take photos of one of our services or sites, please speak to the team first. This is to protect the privacy of our patients and staff. 

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.
 

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  • Vote for your Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare Hero today!

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  • Hampshire and Isle of Wight unite for HIV Testing Week 2025

    Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (HIOWH) Sexual Health and HIV Service (SHHS) are highlighting the National annual campaign for HIV Testing week, running between 10-16 February 2025.

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  • Celebrating 40 years in the NHS

    Local nurse Angela Anderson celebrated a major milestone last week, reaching 40 years of service in the NHS. Angela, who is the Director of Nursing for Physical Health at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Trust, has spent an impressive four decades caring for patients.

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  • Progress made in new GP surgery plans to support island residents

    Planning permission has been granted to transform Riverway House in Newport into a new GP surgery, marking a positive step forward for the long term and sustainable delivery of local healthcare on the Isle of Wight.

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  • A new and improved website for Brighterway Charity

    A new website has launched to compliment Brighterway’s efforts in fundraising to better support the residents of Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

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  • Supporting your mental health this January

    Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting individuals during this period, offering a range of mental health services, expert advice, and resources to help people manage their wellbeing.

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  • First academy in the country launches for Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s mental health NHS workforce

    An incredible milestone has been reached with the launch of the first online academy in the country dedicated to recruitment, development and research for mental health professionals in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

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  • Community Nurses receive prestigious Queen’s Nurse title

    The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse to six of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s skilled and dedicated community nurses.

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  • Home for Christmas: Amy’s remarkable journey of recovery

    For 20-year-old Amy Leneve from Romsey, this Christmas will feel especially meaningful. After a life-changing accident earlier this year, she is now back home and ready to celebrate the festive season with her family. Her determination, resilience, and the care and support she received throughout her journey have made this homecoming possible.

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  • Home for Christmas: Margaret’s journey back to independence

    For Margaret O’Boyle, 90, from Basingstoke, this Christmas will mark a significant milestone. After a bad fall in November, Margaret faced challenges with her mobility and confidence. Thanks to the care and support she received at Alton Community Hospital’s Inwood rehabilitation and recovery ward, she is now home, regaining her independence in time for the festive season.

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