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.communications@nhs.net
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.
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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.
- X (previously Twitter) - @hiowh_nhsft
- Facebook - @hantsiowhealthcarenhsft
- Linkedin – search 'Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust'
List of Pages
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The power of prevention: Working to support preventative healthcare approaches
14 November 2025Over the past few months, HIOWH teams have been hosting online virtual events informing, educating and supporting staff and public on the following subjects which can enable more preventative mindsets and approaches to health.
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Hampshire Multi-Agency Stalking Partnership Wins National Award for Collaborative Working
13 November 2025The Hampshire Multi-Agency Stalking Partnership (MASP) has been recognised nationally for its outstanding collaborative approach to tackling stalking. At the Alice Ruggles Trust 2025 Conference, MASP won the Alice Ruggles Trust Award in the category of Working Together.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare marks Remembrance Day
11 November 2025Colleagues and patients across Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (HIOWH) came together this week to mark Remembrance in different ways – from quiet reflection to local community services.
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Resident Doctors Strikes 14-19 November 2025
10 November 2025Some Resident Doctors will strike in the form of a full walk out on 14-19 November 2025
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Award-winning employment initiative in the NHS opens applications to young people in Portsmouth and Havant
24 October 2025An exciting, award-winning education programme designed to give 16 to 25-year-olds a route into an NHS career has opened applications to young people in the Portsmouth and Havant area.
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Local NHS wins national award for Allied Health Professionals workforce transformation
23 October 2025Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is proud to announce that its Allied Health Professionals in Mental Health Services team has won the Workforce Transformation Award at the prestigious Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHPO) Awards 2025, presented by the Workforce, Training & Education Directorate at NHS England.
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Changing our email addresses
20 October 2025All our email addresses have now changed to @nhs.net - find out more here.
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Hearing what people think about home-based rehab proposals in the Petersfield area
16 October 2025Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust colleagues have been speaking with local people across the Petersfield area to hear their views on proposals to improve rehabilitation care by offering more support at home, where it is safe and suitable.
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Public engagement continues on home-based rehab proposals in Portsmouth area
16 October 2025Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust colleagues have been speaking with local people across the Portsmouth area to hear their views on proposals to improve rehabilitation care by offering more support at home, where it is safe and suitable.
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Brighterway bringing festive cheer to HIOWH inpatients this Christmas
13 October 2025Brighterway – the dedicated charity of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – is working to bring a little extra joy to patients, service users, and staff through its heartwarming Christmas campaign.