Portsmouth Hospitals Nhs Trust

#DidYouKnow breastfeeding babies do not need any other food or drinks, including water for at least the first six months of life #WBW2018

Our diabetes research team at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust is carrying out different research studies to find out the best way to improve future care of people with type II diabetes.
These studies are carefully designed to gain useful information that may lead to improvements in diabetes treatment and patient’s quality of life.
If you would like to find out more about the research we run or you are interested in taking part in one of our studies, please contact the diabet...es research team on: 02392 286000 ext – 5952.
Research at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
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Things you can do to cool someone down: 1.Move them to a cool place 2.Get them to lie down and raise their feet slightly 3.Get them to drink plenty of water. Sports or rehydration drinks are OK 4.Cool their skin – spray or sponge them with cool water and fan them. Cold packs around the armpits or neck are good too

Two of our research teams (Anaesthetics and Maternity) are collaborating to deliver a research study, which has just recruited its 100th participant! Congratulations team! The study is looking at accidental awareness during general anaesthesia. On very rare occasions, some patients who are put under general anaesthesia for a surgical procedure later remember something about that experience. The risk of this happening is higher for pregnant women than other patients. By asking... a short series of questions, the DREAMY study aims is to find out exactly how frequently women can recall events during their anaesthetic, what they can recall, and whether this experience causes any long-term problems. To find out more about clinical research and how you can get involved, ask your doctor, nurse or healthcare professional, or visit www.iamresearch.co.uk
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#DidYouKnow you should apply sun cream at least 30 minutes before going out in the sun?

If you are interested in learning more about breastfeeding and how it could work for you and your baby then come along to our antenatal breastfeeding workshops. Partners welcome! #WBW2018

Ethan Butcher, our newly appointed Research Associate Practitioner is packing samples in dry ice and sending them to a biobank prior to analysis. The samples have been collected over the past three years for a clinical trial called "SOMOSA", sponsored by Southampton General Hospital and funded by Novartis. The lab team processed and stored all of these samples - all 2770 of them! The main aim of this study is to understand the mechanisms of action of Xolair (omalizumab) - a drug given to patients with severe allergic asthma and to identify biomarkers that can predict whether, and to what extent, patients will respond to this treatment. Portsmouth Hospitals Trust recruited the highest number of patients of the 17 sites involved, and this is testament to the hard work of our respiratory research team

Portsmouth Hospitals Charity would like to introduce a new fundraising campaign - The Butterfly Suite Appeal.
The appeal aims to raise £15,000 for a purpose-built bereavement suite in the Emergency Department at Queen Alexandra Hospital.
The new suite, to be named the Butterfly Suite, will turn a tired, clinical environment into one of comfort, peace and dignity to give anyone who needs the time, space and privacy to say goodbye to a loved one.
... As it stands, the current Bereavement Room is actually an over-flow bed. It is small, cramped, and suited specifically for emergency treatment, not grieving families.
Lee Campbell, Sister in ED explained why the refurbishment is needed: “We are a dedicated group of nurses in the Emergency Department, who are trying to make a difference for our patients and their relatives when they find themselves in the worst situation imaginable.
We have already been working to improve bereavement in ED by piloting an award-winning NHS movement which uses butterflies to indicate when someone has passed away so that those left behind can be afforded extra understanding and discretion.
Please help us to help our patients, their relatives and friends."
Donate online today at: http://bit.ly/ButterflySuite Bounce for the Butterfly: http://bit.ly/phcevents
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To stay cool in this heat… - Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors - Drink plenty of water as sugary, alcoholic and caffeinated drinks can make you more dehydrated - Try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm - Wear light, loose fitting cotton clothes

Join the Rheumatology Department for their Patient, family and carer event on Saturday 11th August.
Having a chronic illness like arthritis or a connective tissue disease can be emotionally challenging. In fact, if you are diagnosed with arthritis or a connective tissue disease, the first thing you may find yourself doing is dealing with the powerful feelings that surface, including anxiety, uncertainty, and fear.
Studies have shown that patients with arthritis or a connect...ive tissue disease, particularly those with an active disease who suffer from disability that limits ability to function, are at high risk for depression and anxiety.
Senior Sister, Julie Ingall, said: “We are pleased to be able to offer people living with arthritis or connective tissue diseases an event to support them living with these conditions as well as their family and friends in understanding anxiety and depression. Family and friends need to know how their support is invaluable and know when to ask for help, so their loved one doesn’t have to go through it alone.”
To register for this event, email: Rheumatology.conference@porthosp.nhs .uk or phone 02392286935.
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A great double page spread in The News, Portsmouth today about Chief Executive's first year at the Trust.
You can read it online here: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/…/life-at- qa-one-year-on-by-it…
https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/…/special- report-qa-hospital-c…

Don’t forget minor injury units are open this weekend:
-St Mary's NHS Treatment Centre, Milton Road, Portsmouth. Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 07:30am -10:00pm. Weekends and bank holidays: 08:00am -10:00pm. Telephone: 02392 858 425
-Minor Injuries Unit at Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Bury Road, Gosport. Opening hours: 8am - 9pm, every day. Telephone: 023 9279 4753 or 023 9279 4754
... -Petersfield Hospital Minor Injuries Unit, Petersfield Hospital, Swan Street, Petersfield. Opening hours: 8am – 5:45pm, every day. Telephone: 02382 310 595
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#DidYouKnow breastfeeding lowers the risk of illnesses for mothers and babies and also helps protect babies against becoming overweight or obese #WBW2018

It is going to be another hot one this weekend. Make sure you look out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditions #heatwave

Show your support for World Breastfeeding Week by changing your profile picture frame. Search the frame name ‘WBW2018’.

It's especially important to stay hydrated during warm weather, water is the best choice for keeping you hydrated and cool. See more advice here: https://www.nhs.uk/…/h…/heatwave-how- to-cope-in-hot-weather/

Do you find yourself wondering about a career as a midwife or a nurse? Here's a wonderful video that will help you know if nursing or midwifery might be the careers for you!
https://youtu.be/C8CrSCggXAQ
#WeAreNursesAndMidwives and #readyforanything.

This week is World Breastfeeding Week and to mark the week we are introducing you to Hayley Nelson, an Infant Feeding Specialist at Queen Alexandra Hospital.
Hayley’s role as the Infant Feeding Specialist for maternity services is extremely varied. Hayley provides complex and specialised infant feeding support to new mums. Hayley is also responsible for training all of the midwifery staff at the Trust in infant feeding.
Not only that, Hayley runs tongue tie clinics. A tongue... tie is where the frenulum is tight and can interfere with the baby feeding, however not all tongue ties cause problems with the feeding. “I am there to help the babies and mothers where a tongue tie is interfering with the feeding,” explains Hayley.
Hayley’s busy role means she often works with other health and voluntary organisations, such as Breastfeeding Network, La Leche League and NCT.
Hayley’s nursing career began at QA Hospital in 1988 as a student nurse. After completing her registered general nurse training, Hayley worked at St Mary’s on the Gynaecology wards.
Hayley knew she had a passion to become a midwife and so she started her post registered midwifery training at St Mary’s in 1993. After many years of caring for mums and their babies, Hayley became an Infant Feeding Specialist in 2010 and later passed her Lactation Consultancy in 2011.
“During this time in maternity services I have set up a tongue tie clinic,” explains Hayley. “I am the chair of the Havant and Waterlooville breastfeeding local implementation group and we have done a lot of work around the breastfeeding welcome scheme for this area.”
Hayley also facilitates antenatal breastfeeding workshops, writes guidelines related to infant feeding and produces various infant feeding leaflets and booklets for the department.
Hayley says she loves her role and the variety. “No two days are the same. Every day is new and exciting and I work with many wonderful people within maternity and with colleagues in other departments including the neonatal unit and paediatrics.”
For expectant or new mums, Hayley has some advice for you. “Breastfeeding can be difficult for some mums and babies, it is not always plain sailing but it is worth it when it starts to go well. There can be different reasons why breastfeeding can be challenging but the main thing is to give it time as some babies need a little bit longer. Have the confidence it will work but to ask for support and help.”
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There is life after Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)--just ask Eric!
Eric remembers the day eleven years ago like it was yesterday. “I took a shower and I noticed that everything was taking me longer than normal. My breathing was terrible and I struggled to dry myself and get dressed.” When Eric went downstairs and Marilyn, his wife, saw that he was very poorly, she phoned their doctor. “The doctor told her to call for an ambulance immediately. After that, I ...
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Did you see QA make the front page of The News, Portsmouth today?
You can read the lovely article about eight-year-old Livvy who suffered a brain haemorrhage online here: http://ow.ly/68tx30lc75z

This has got to be THE nicest hospital in the country. The staff without exception are so nice.



I was in ward G9 having been called in the middle of the night for a kidney transplant. All the nurses on that ward were amazing. The surgeons, anaesthetists, porters, front desk staff, health care assistants, cleaners, front desk staff, restaurant workers etc etc were ALL such lovely people. Although obviously paying for parking is something I don’t agree with at hospitals, the car park is actually very close to the entrance which is very unusual for a hospital car park. I live in Poole and our local hospital could learn a lot from QA. Even the staff in Costa Coffee and the convenience store were lovely asking me how my day was etc. When I told the lady on the front desk I’d had a kidney transplant she got all emotional!



I have to come back here every week twice a week for a few months and yet I feel as though I’m meeting up with family. There are even chairs every few yards in the corridors and outside the lifts that you can sit on which is great if you are recovering from major surgery.



I know the staff do long hours (12 and a half) and in most cases they are not getting the pay they deserve yet they all have a smile on their faces. I wish I could move closer to this hospital!!

The maternity outpatients dept is fantastic. All staff are friendly, approachable and professional. The only thing that I didn't like is the insane heat of the department and waiting room. I was close to fainting last week as it is like a giant green house and there were only 3 small fans that didn't really do much at all. With a room full of heavily pregnant women (&several high risk pregnancies) it would be better kept at a lower temperature.

The staff did contact maintenance to bring more fans or an air conditioner unit but in the 2 hours I was in the waiting room no one turned up.

That's the only thing needed to improve as the department is fantastic other than that! �

I'd like to say a massive thank you to all the staff in the maternity unti, my partner had our 2nd child last week by a planned c section, from the moment we walked through the door the staff were all very friendly and reassuring which helped a lot with the nerves my partner had, unfortunately at the beginning of the procedure, my partner had a bad reaction to the spinal and had to be put under a General anesthetic and I was forced to leave the operating theatre and miss the birth of my daughter which I fully understand the reasons why! I sat waiting on the ward worrying partner and that my new little princess would be brought into the world and instantly be put in a see through cot and have to spend the first bit of her life alone, this was soon scrubbed off my mind, the staff gave me regular updates on what was happening which put me at ease, i also found out that the consultant anethatis Dr Nick Barnes had cuddled and talked to our new baby girl from the moment she came out whilst going about his duties of caring for my partner whilst under. I'm so grateful that she had such a caring person taking care of her when i was unable to be there and for that I salute you sir, forever in your debt.



I'd also like to give a special mention to the newly qualified midwife claire cass, such a kind caring professional that's help my partner Stacey through every step of the way, she's a credit to your team and I can't thank her enough for everything she did!



Another quick mention for msw Casey Shelton who was also fab, couldn't do enough for you, along with the rest of the team.

Keep up the great work guys youbshpukd be proud of yourself!

I had my second baby early Tuesday morning and can not fault or be more thankful to all the maternity staff. The lady on labour line was always polite, informative and helpful as my labour started Friday so I was in QA before my actual delivery to check on Baby and the midwife put me straight at ease. I can’t remember her name but she had lovely red lipstick on and short curly brown hair. On my return I was examined straight away by a very kind midwife who wheeled me to a delivery room where I met Claire who actually delivered my daughter and was just wonderful throughout even when my waters popped all over her! I wasn’t a fan of needles or stitches but the midwife who handled these was brilliant and very passionate about her job. After delivery I was on the post natal ward where Laura took care of me, she always greeted me with a smile, was happy and helped me feed my baby. Even the girl with long blonde hair doing the early morning tea duty had a big smile on her face. I should have taken a pen and paper as I met so many wonderful people that made my experience of giving birth to my daughter an amazingly positive one I’m eternally grateful to you all, thank you � Also I had lunch in the ward and it was absolutely delicious, hats off to the kitchen staff �

This has got to be THE nicest hospital in the country. The staff without exception are so nice.



I was in ward G9 having been called in the middle of the night for a kidney transplant. All the nurses on that ward were amazing. The surgeons, anaesthetists, porters, front desk staff, health care assistants, cleaners, front desk staff, restaurant workers etc etc were ALL such lovely people. Although obviously paying for parking is something I don’t agree with at hospitals, the car park is actually very close to the entrance which is very unusual for a hospital car park. I live in Poole and our local hospital could learn a lot from QA. Even the staff in Costa Coffee and the convenience store were lovely asking me how my day was etc. When I told the lady on the front desk I’d had a kidney transplant she got all emotional!



I have to come back here every week twice a week for a few months and yet I feel as though I’m meeting up with family. There are even chairs every few yards in the corridors and outside the lifts that you can sit on which is great if you are recovering from major surgery.



I know the staff do long hours (12 and a half) and in most cases they are not getting the pay they deserve yet they all have a smile on their faces. I wish I could move closer to this hospital!!

The maternity outpatients dept is fantastic. All staff are friendly, approachable and professional. The only thing that I didn't like is the insane heat of the department and waiting room. I was close to fainting last week as it is like a giant green house and there were only 3 small fans that didn't really do much at all. With a room full of heavily pregnant women (&several high risk pregnancies) it would be better kept at a lower temperature.

The staff did contact maintenance to bring more fans or an air conditioner unit but in the 2 hours I was in the waiting room no one turned up.

That's the only thing needed to improve as the department is fantastic other than that! �

I'd like to say a massive thank you to all the staff in the maternity unti, my partner had our 2nd child last week by a planned c section, from the moment we walked through the door the staff were all very friendly and reassuring which helped a lot with the nerves my partner had, unfortunately at the beginning of the procedure, my partner had a bad reaction to the spinal and had to be put under a General anesthetic and I was forced to leave the operating theatre and miss the birth of my daughter which I fully understand the reasons why! I sat waiting on the ward worrying partner and that my new little princess would be brought into the world and instantly be put in a see through cot and have to spend the first bit of her life alone, this was soon scrubbed off my mind, the staff gave me regular updates on what was happening which put me at ease, i also found out that the consultant anethatis Dr Nick Barnes had cuddled and talked to our new baby girl from the moment she came out whilst going about his duties of caring for my partner whilst under. I'm so grateful that she had such a caring person taking care of her when i was unable to be there and for that I salute you sir, forever in your debt.



I'd also like to give a special mention to the newly qualified midwife claire cass, such a kind caring professional that's help my partner Stacey through every step of the way, she's a credit to your team and I can't thank her enough for everything she did!



Another quick mention for msw Casey Shelton who was also fab, couldn't do enough for you, along with the rest of the team.

Keep up the great work guys youbshpukd be proud of yourself!

I had my second baby early Tuesday morning and can not fault or be more thankful to all the maternity staff. The lady on labour line was always polite, informative and helpful as my labour started Friday so I was in QA before my actual delivery to check on Baby and the midwife put me straight at ease. I can’t remember her name but she had lovely red lipstick on and short curly brown hair. On my return I was examined straight away by a very kind midwife who wheeled me to a delivery room where I met Claire who actually delivered my daughter and was just wonderful throughout even when my waters popped all over her! I wasn’t a fan of needles or stitches but the midwife who handled these was brilliant and very passionate about her job. After delivery I was on the post natal ward where Laura took care of me, she always greeted me with a smile, was happy and helped me feed my baby. Even the girl with long blonde hair doing the early morning tea duty had a big smile on her face. I should have taken a pen and paper as I met so many wonderful people that made my experience of giving birth to my daughter an amazingly positive one I’m eternally grateful to you all, thank you � Also I had lunch in the ward and it was absolutely delicious, hats off to the kitchen staff �