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: hiowh.
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.
- X (previously Twitter) - @hiowh_nhsft
- Facebook - @hantsiowhealthcarenhsft
- Linkedin – search 'Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust'
List of Pages
-
Resident Doctor's Strikes - 7th April until 13th April 2026.
31 March 2026The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that Resident Doctors will be taking strike action, in the form of a full walkout from 7am on 7 April until 6.59am on 13 April 2026.
-
Running Sisters! Kat and Clare take on London Marathon together for Brighterway
25 March 2026Two sisters from the south coast are preparing to take on the iconic 26.2-mile challenge of the 2026 TCS London Marathon together - all while raising funds for Brighterway, the official charity of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
-
‘Staff respond with warmth and skill’ – Serenity Path Hospital achieves ‘Good’ CQC rating
19 March 2026Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce that Serenity Path Hospital in Winchester has been rated ‘Good’ across all domains by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
-
Trust celebrates Social Work Week
17 March 2026Shining a Light on the Distinct and Vital Role of NHS Social Workers
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is proud to celebrate Social Work Week 2026, recognising the compassion, expertise and impact of their 262 social workers, who are an integral part of NHS multidisciplinary teams across our mental health services. -
‘Mental health is very close to my heart’ – NHS colleague prepares to run London marathon
11 March 2026An NHS colleague from Portsmouth is preparing to take on one of the world’s most famous races as part of Team Brighterway at the 2026 TCS London Marathon.
-
Triple national award success in FOI and cyber security
10 March 2026Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is proud to celebrate three national award successes across two prestigious UK award ceremonies, shining a spotlight on the exceptional work of its Freedom of Information (FOI) Team and Joint Cyber Security Team
-
Five years, 18,000 patients and faster access to physiotherapy care
9 March 2026Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Coastal Primary Care Network (PCN) are celebrating five years of a service in March that has helped more than 18,000 patients get faster access to specialist musculoskeletal (MSK) care.
-
NHS Trust to make £500,000 investment in clean energy on the Isle of Wight following funding boost
25 February 2026NHS Trust to make £500,000 investment in clean energy on the Isle of Wight following funding boost
-
Run Steve Run! NHS Colleague Takes on London Marathon to Support Brighterway
19 February 2026This April, Brighterway, the official charity of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (HIOWH), will once again be proudly represented at the TCS London Marathon, as four NHS colleagues take on the iconic 26.2 mile challenge to raise vital funds for the charity.
-
Lymington Hospital: Flood Affecting Services
19 February 2026Due to a significant water leak overnight affecting heating and water supply, a number of our services at Lymington Hospital, including our Urgent Treatment Centre, are temporarily closed today (18 February 2026).