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.
- Twitter - @Southern_NHSFT
- Facebook - @SouthernHealthNHS
- Instagram - @southernhealth_nhsft
- Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/company/southern-health-nhs-foundation-trust
- Medium - https://communications-76797.medium.com/
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
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
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Southern rated as second best in the country for mental health support by service users
18 April 2024Southern Health has been rated as the second best in the country for certain elements of our care as part of the National NHS Community Mental Health Survey.
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Nominations to become a Public Governor of Southern Health are now open!
11 April 2024Make a difference to healthcare in your area, become a Southern Health Governor! Find out more on this page...nominations open until 2 May 2024
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Psychiatry Summer School 2024
10 April 2024The Trust is hosting a Psychiatry Summer School for lower sixth form students from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from Wednesday 24 July to Friday 26 July 2024. - click here to find out more and to download an application form!
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Isle of Wight Community, Mental Health and Learning Disability Services now available on Trust website
27 March 2024Services have transferred to Southern Health, ahead of coming together to form the new Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Healthcare Trust later in the year.
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Inspiring inclusive leadership: Four women share their voice
25 March 2024Insights, advice, and four top tips to a successful career to mark International Women’s Day.
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Young carers across Hampshire demand a fair future
13 March 2024Young carers in Hampshire are calling for a fair future and demanding more support from local and national government today, 13 March, on Young Carers Action Day. As a Trust, we are continuously striving to work more effectively in partnership with carers and families and this extends to young carers
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Turning dreams into reality
12 March 2024Jordan was unhappy in her job, which was impacting negatively on her mental health. She was referred to our East Community Health team in Southampton for mental health support. This was when Jordan accessed the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service.
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Junior doctors set to strike for five days
23 February 2024Junior doctors will be on strike from 7am on Saturday 24 February to 11.59pm on Wednesday 28 February (6.59am on 29 February for the HCSA members only).
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