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.
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Keeping patients out of hospital this winter
15 January 2024Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is working hard to keep patients out of hospital by providing clinical support to them in their own homes.
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What our staff did brilliantly in 2023
22 December 2023It has been another ground-breaking and successful year for all our staff across Southern Health.
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Immunisation nurse retires after 40 years' service
22 December 2023Emma Franklin, Immunisation Project Lead Nurse, retires this week after 40 years in the NHS. Emma joined the Trust in its form in 1994.
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Using the right service over the festive period
22 December 2023Using the right service for your needs is often the quickest way to get the care you need.
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NHS Trust offers practical tips to look after your Mental Wellbeing this Winter
19 December 2023The winter months can be a challenging time for many of us and our mental health. Shorter days resulting in less light, cold and sometimes extreme weather can influence our mood and make it difficult to go about our daily lives.
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Passionate NHS director retires after 50 years’ service
30 November 2023Ginny Taylor, Associate Director of Operations for Children and Family Services in Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, retires this week after more than 20 years in the Trust, and 50 years in the NHS.
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‘First of its kind’ eating disorder support for young people opens in Hampshire.
23 November 2023A revolutionary way to help young people with eating disorders has now opened in Hampshire, following confirmation of £1.6million of additional funding for the county.