Introduction
Welcome to the News and Views hub. Here you will find the latest news from across Southern Health, links to our social media and blogs from our staff on key health related topics.
To find out more or to contact the Communications Team please e-mail us.
Please note we are available for enquiries from journalists and members of the media from Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
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Southern Health Podcasts
- Unashamedly You — The Importance of Pride Month at Southern Health by Dr Satnam Sagoo
- What are your thoughts on Valentine’s Day? by The Chaplaincy
- Success of the Individual Placement and Support service, by Paul Draycott
- Blurring boundaries between 'health' and 'housing' by Jon Pritchard
- Proud to be an Ally by Paul Draycott
- The Magic of Eid ul Fitr by Dr Kharrum Sadiq
- COVID-19 – a year in the role of IPC by Jacky Hunt IPC lead nurse
- The spirit of Ramadan by Dr Kharrum Sadiq
- Our response to the Government report on race and ethnic disparity by Paul Draycott
- International Women’s Day - leading by example
- COVID-19 vaccine – our responsibility as NHS workers by Dr Karl Marlowe
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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.
List of Pages
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Mandatory masks return
4 July 2022Mandatory mask wearing to return across Trust in July for all staff.
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Mental health awareness event – breaking down barriers
29 June 2022Local NHS mental health trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and St Denys Activity Group – supporting mental health in the community, jointly hosted a mental health awareness event in Southampton on Saturday 25 June.
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#Red4Research day
29 June 2022On Friday 17 June we were proud to celebrate #Red4Research day, which aims to get as many people as possible wearing red to demonstrate their support and appreciation for all those participating, undertaking and supporting research.
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Pride 2022
16 June 2022Our Trust will be supporting Pride this June by raising awareness of LGBT+ community issues and focusing on the theme of intersectionality. We will focus on raising awareness of individuals who have unique experiences of being marginalised and discriminated against because of their intersectionality.
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20-24 June is Learning Disability Awareness Week!
15 June 2022With a packed week of events planned for local people with a learning disability and their carers, visit our news page to find out how you can get involved!
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Mental health awareness event – breaking down barriers
14 June 2022Local NHS mental health trust, Southern Health and St Denys Activity Group – supporting mental health in the community, have come together to jointly host a mental health awareness event in Southampton on Saturday 25 June.
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Inwood ward opens at Alton Hospital
27 May 2022Alton Community Hospital, re-opens it's doors to a brand new 22 bedded ward, called 'Inwood ward'.
The new first-floor, purpose-built ward has been created to increase the provision of rehabilitation and recovery inpatient care in the area. It will also improve the care we give to patients who are coming to the end of their lives.
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Could you be a research #TrailBlazer?
20 May 2022The national TrialBlazer campaign celebrates the community of research volunteers. There are thousands of people who take part in and support trials and studies all over the UK, and today we are celebrating every one of those people International Clinical Trials Day, Friday 20 May.
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