A partnership of NHS, local authority, voluntary & other partners working together to enable people in Hampshire & Isle of Wight to live healthier, longer lives
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NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight retweeted
**UPDATE ON MAJOR INCIDENT**
Following a serious power outage earlier this morning, we have been able to restore power and re-opened our Emergency Department.
Please attend any appointments as usual unless otherwise you hear from us.
Find out more: porthosp.nhs.uk/about-us/new…
Maternity services across Hampshire & Isle of Wight have been awarded stage 2 accreditation from UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Initiative.
The accreditation shows how hard the teams have worked to care for mothers, families and parents, particularly in the first few days and weeks. 🤱
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight retweeted
**MAJOR INCIDENT DECLARED AT QA HOSPITAL**
As a result of an unexpected serious loss of power, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has declared a Major Incident at Queen Alexandra Hospital.
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1/3. 81% of health and care staff in Hampshire and Isle of Wight have completed the Oliver McGowan e-learning module and 11% have attended an Oliver McGowan tier 1 webinar, helping ensure that people with a learning disability or autism receive the right care for them.
2/3. The tier 1 Oliver McGowan training on learning disability and autism is for staff who require more general awareness and tier 2 is for people who may need to provide direct care and support for autistic people or people with a learning disability.
3/3. If you are in tier 1 role, contact your line manager for information on how to book your place on a webinar. Tier 2 seminars will be coming soon
Find out more about the Oliver McGowan training in Hampshire and Isle of Wight on our website: hantsiow.icb.nhs.uk/working-…
During collective action, practices are still required to be open during core hours, Monday to Friday, so please continue to attend as planned unless contacted to reschedule.
Find out more about collective action in Hampshire & Isle of Wight here: hantsiow.icb.nhs.uk/news/we-…
It's going to be a hot one! ☀️
Make sure to stay cool and hydrated, use sun cream and check in on any elderly or vulnerable friends and relatives during the hot weather this week.
#sunsafe
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight retweeted
🎗️ July is #SarcomaAwarenessMonth 🎗️
At UHS, our dedicated sarcoma team provides expert, personalised care to patients and their families.
They understand the challenges that come with a sarcoma diagnosis and support patients every step of the way. 💙
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ALT The sarcoma team at UHS
In 2019 OT leaders and apprenticeship teams came together to collaboratively commission the Occupational Therapy apprenticeship for Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
This July we saw the first cohort of 17 Occupational Therapists graduate and start working across the system 🎉
These graduates share their positive experiences 💙
Laura Ravenscroft says:
“This was a significant decision in my career and one which has revealed a world of possibilities to me; I am very proud of Cohort 2020A and to be a member of the green trouser family.”
To better understand the barriers people face when accessing an increasingly digital world, we have launched a survey to help us identify the most pressing issues and inform our efforts to improve digital inclusion.
We would love to hear your thoughts: survey.ntropydata.co.uk/surv…
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight retweeted
Due to the global IT issue impacting some parts of the NHS, we are seeing increased demand on our 999 and NHS 111 services.
As usual, our 999 team will be prioritising patients in a serious or life-threatening condition.
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This Sunday (21st), come and see the NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Digital Team and Diabetes UK at the Eastleigh Mela 🎉
We will be running a Digital Café to share our Digital Inclusion survey in person, so please do get involved if you see us 😀
The Digital Inclusion survey is open to everyone aged 16 and over in Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Your responses will help us identify the most pressing needs, and inform our efforts to improve digital inclusion in our area.
Take part in survey 👉 mysay.is/digisurv2024
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight retweeted
The NHS is aware of a global IT outage and an issue with a GP appointment and patient record system.
If you have an appointment please do attend unless you are told otherwise. If you need help use 111 online or by phone and in an emergency call 999.
➡️111.nhs.uk
The Met Office has declared a heat health alert for the South East from today, 18 July to 20 July ☀️
Please take extra care in these increasing temperatures, stay out of the midday sun and always keep hydrated 💦. This especially applies to older people and the most vulnerable.
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight 'Speak Their Name' Suicide Memorial Quilt is an ongoing piece of art, created in memory of people lost to suicide by their friends and family. It will be displayed across the county from 7 Sept.
To make a square contact: [email protected].
Fired up for football and craving a kick-about? There's a type of football nearby for everyone, whatever your age, gender or ability. ⚽️
Find a team to play in competitive leagues, or a casual group to get you moving your body and making friends, at:
find.englandfootball.com/
