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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Alternative appointment choice – Patient Initiated Digital Mutual Aid System (PIDMAS)
31 October 2023National announcement for scheme where patients waiting longer than 40 weeks could move to a different hospital to receive care sooner
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Local healthcare worker named Allied Health Professional of the Year
13 October 2023Sue Norman, an advanced clinical practitioner working in the urgent community response team, has been shortlisted for a NHS England Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Award.
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Fundraising ramps up for skate project in Sierra Leone
13 October 2023Cameron Duncan, who works at Gosport War Memorial Hospital, is the co-founder of BoardersNotBorders (BNB), a charity that uses the power of skateboarding to improve disadvantaged communities, including providing youth outreach, education programs, and dedicated social advocacy initiatives.
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World Mental Health Day 2023
10 October 2023Celebrating 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
3 October 2023Details about our plans for Beaulieu Ward at the Western Community Hospital, Southampton
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Southern Health housing initiative featured on BBC
2 October 2023Southern Heath's Step Out Pathway featured on BBC
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Trust launches Dialog+ pilot across key sites
26 September 2023Trust launches Dialog+ pilot across key sites
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Strikes: An open message to the residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
18 September 2023This news story features an open letter from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System ahead of the consultant strikes in September.