News and views

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.

If you would like to contact the Media and Communications Team please email: communications@southernhealth.nhs.uk  

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: 07017029238 
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 Media 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.
 

List of Pages

  • World Mental Health Day 2023

    Celebrating World Mental Health Day 2023, sharing information and tips on looking after your mental health and supporting others with theirs.

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  • Proposals to change older people’s mental health services in Southampton: A message from Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

    Details about our plans for Beaulieu Ward at the Western Community Hospital, Southampton

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  • Southern Health housing initiative featured on BBC

    Southern Heath's Step Out Pathway featured on BBC

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  • Junior Doctor, Consultant and Radiographer Strikes

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  • Trust launches Dialog+ pilot across key sites

    Trust launches Dialog+ pilot across key sites

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  • BMA Junior Doctor and Consultant Strikes

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  • Strikes: An open message to the residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

    This news story features an open letter from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System ahead of the consultant strikes in September.

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  • Local NHS workers recognised for outstanding patient care in community mental health and falls prevention.

    Local NHS healthcare workers, from Gosport and Basingstoke have been awarded a coveted national ‘Chief Nursing Officer Award’ for healthcare support workers.

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  • Find out more about your local NHS Trust at Southern Health’s Annual Members’ Meeting

    Residents across Hampshire are invited to join Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust’s Annual Members Meeting on Tuesday 19 September 6pm – 8pm. All are welcome to attend.

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  • Suicide Prevention: Do you know where to go for help?

    This year World Suicide Prevention Day is on Sunday 10 September and we will be sharing videos of people with lived experience and publicising our Life Cards throughout September. One of our key aims focuses on sharing vital information regarding suicide prevention so people know where to go for help if they, or someone they know, is feeling suicidal.

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