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
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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.
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List of Pages
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All eyes and voices on the HIOWH strategy
6 July 2025What is a strategy? What is in the HIOWH strategy 2025-30?
These are just two questions that HIOWH service users, community partners and staff members have chatted about in this roundtable* recording. -
Hydrotherapy and Rheumatology: six days at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show
4 July 2025Hydrotherapy and rheumatology staff from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare were centre stage at this week's RHS Hampton Court Flower Show in Surrey.
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Café 62 opens doors in Newport, serving community and connection
3 July 2025Public opening of Café 62 at the Newport Health and Wellbeing Centre on the Isle of Wight
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Healthcare Heroes Shine at First-ever Trust Awards
1 July 2025We hosted our first-ever Healthcare Hero Awards, recognising and celebrating the extraordinary individuals and teams who go above and beyond every day to deliver exceptional care and support across the Trust.
Sponsored by a number of local organisations, the event coincided with the 77th anniversary of the NHS, and the awards ceremony took place at the Leonardo Grand Harbour Hotel in Southampton. The event received over 500 nominations from staff, patients, families, and members of the public. Following a rigorous judging process, 120 finalists were invited to attend the evening of recognition and celebration.
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NHS and Citizens Advice partnership transforming mental health care
30 June 2025A partnership between the NHS and Citizens Advice that supports patients on the ward is having incredible results and attracting the attention of colleagues around the country.
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"Do you see me?" Five stories from our learning disability community for Learning Disability Week
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New five-year NHS strategy shaped by thousands of local voices
13 June 2025Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new five-year strategy to improve care for people across the area. The strategy has been shaped by the views of over 10,000 people, including patients, carers, staff and community partners.
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Two new Non-Executives appointed to the Trust
10 June 2025We are delighted to welcome two new non-executive directors to the Trust with Professor Catherine Kinane and Minocher Irani joining our Board to add further strength and depth to the senior oversight of our Trust.
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Infant Mental Health Week Blog: Who is holding the baby?
5 June 2025A baby’s environment is key in supporting them to achieve positive emotional wellbeing and mental health. It is fundamental for a baby’s future to consider ‘who is holding the baby’.
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A remarkable road to recovery: HIOWH governor now takes on 52 marathons for brighterway
19 May 2025Ten years ago, Martyn Smith's world changed forever. After suffering two consecutive strokes, the second nearly took his life and left him unable to walk and talk. With the support of NHS teams across Hampshire, Martyn has made a remarkable recovery and is now looking to give back and help others going through the same challenges.