University Hospital Southampton Nhs Foundation Trust

A top doctor has urged people to check on frail and elderly relatives and neighbours as high temperatures look set to return across the south this weekend.
Dr Diana Hulbert, a consultant in emergency medicine at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, said recent hot conditions have led to a “steady rise” in the number of older people requiring admission to hospital.
She spoke out following Met Office warnings the heatwave across the south and east of England co...uld continue until mid-August, with temperatures of up to 30C possible this weekend.
Read more at http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/…/Press-release-T op-doctor-urges-peop…
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It’s #BiomedicalScienceDay2018! To mark the occasion, we’ve asked our lead healthcare scientist, Jo Horne, to take the reins on our Twitter account to bring us more about biomedical science!
Check it out on twitter.com/uhsft

Patients at Southampton’s teaching hospitals have some of the best access in the country to the latest medical advances.
More than 18,000 people took part in clinical research studies at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust during 2017/18, making it the one of the top four centres for recruitment in England.
In addition, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network data also placed Southampton in the top 10 for volume of studies ...overall at 413, as well as the top 10 for commercial studies with 93.
http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/…/Press-release-C ity-among-country's-…
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At the #UHSmembers evening last night, we learned about all kinds of innovation, from groundbreaking hip surgery to BAFTA award-winning television. If you missed it, catch up on our website: http://ow.ly/a3SJ30l0xfU

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at our members' evening tonight! If you're coming along, check out our map to see where you'll need to go. We'll be in the Heartbeat Suite, F level, north wing, Southampton General Hospital.
Find out more about this innovation-themed members' evening on our website: http://ow.ly/mZXc30kZqC3
You can also find out about one of our speakers tonight, organ donation specialist nurse Nicky Matthews, and a record-breaking year for organ dona...tion in Southampton: http://ow.ly/32Qe30kZqQ6
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It's our July members' evening tomorrow! This month it's all about innovation. Come along and learn about the first 3D printed hip, developments in organ donation, and what it was like behind the scenes of One Born Every Minute. #UHSmembers

This week we're meeting the hidden workforce behind the NHS - our healthcare scientists. They help prevent, diagnose and treat illness using their knowledge of science and technical skills.
Find out more about healthcare science: ow.ly/mwV730kWqTL Follow us on Twitter @UHSFT to meet a few of our scientists

A team of nine young kidney transplant patients from Southampton Children’s Hospital are gearing up to take part in this year's British Transplant Games – but need the support of the public to help them get there.
The four-day annual sporting competition, which begins on 2 August in Birmingham, is expected to attract more than 850 athletes – children and adults – who will compete in a range of events including tennis, swimming, athletics, cycling and football.
All participan...ts from Team Southampton, who are aged between three and 16 years old, have received life-saving treatment at the city’s specialist nephrology unit, which treats young people with acute and chronic kidney disease and cares for around 40 transplant patients a year before and after surgery.
The British Transplant Games Southampton Hospital Charity UK Transplant Sport Kidney Care UK
http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/…/Press-release-Y oung-kidney-patients…
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In September last year, Jo Hall, a sister in Princess Anne Hospital started cycling to raise money to replace the worn out chairs in the outpatients department. And she’s done it!
The department had become so busy the staff had started to use chairs from the café so all the patients could sit down. After months of fundraising, the new chairs have finally arrived.
Jo says: “I am truly humbled and touched that so many people care and have supported my fundraising for our patie...nts. We now have two bariatric armchairs and 15 seats in both waiting areas! This is an incredible change!”
Well done Jo! You truly are a superstar! 😘 Southampton Hospital Charity UK
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Researchers in Southampton and Edinburgh have discovered even low levels of psychological distress may increase the risk of developing some chronic diseases.
The study, led by Catharine Gale, a professor of cognitive epidemiology at the Medical Research Council’s Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit at Southampton General Hospital, assessed 16,485 UK adults over a three year period.
Results, published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research, showed that distress, even at a low or mo...derate levels, was a significant risk factor in developing conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), arthritis and cardiovascular disease.
Read more at: http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/…/Press-release-R esearchers-find-even…
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One of our most technologically advanced in-patient wards has been officially re-opened after a two phase refurbishment on trauma and orthopaedics.
Read more: ow.ly/kZHk30kUTn3

For our members' evening next week, we'll be looking at innovation within the NHS from 'One Born Every Minute' to 3D printed hips!
The evening takes place on Tuesday, 17 July and is open to all UHS members and their guests. #UHSMembers ow.ly/NccE30kUas3

In honour of Gareth Southgate and the #ENG⁠ ⁠ game tonight, we're celebrating #WaistcoatWednesday! Staff dressed in waistcoats and raised money for the Children's Emergency Department #ItsComingHome

A ‘soft’ laser therapy pioneered in the UK by doctors in Southampton to help prevent side effects in patients receiving treatment for head and neck cancer could now be offered nationwide.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has now recommended low level laser therapy (LLLT) as a way of healing tissue in the mouth and throat while a patient undergoes chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
The technology was introduced by Dr Shanmugasundaram Ramkumar, a consult...ant clinical oncologist at Southampton General Hospital, who described it as a “potential breakthrough” ahead of an initial project in 2014.
Read more at: http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/…/Press-release-S outhamptons-soft-las…
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Every two months we host a fantastic range of speakers from across the Trust to share more about developments, pioneering techniques and new services. The events are free to attend and open to all - staff and public.
In keeping with celebrations of 70 years of the NHS this month, the theme for the July evening is innovation where we will be sharing an insight into the amazing work happening at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
Speakers include:... - Suzanne Cunningham, director of midwifery & professional lead for neonatal services, sharing a behind the scenes view of what it was like for the Trust and team at Princess Anne Hospital to take part in Channel4's One Born Every Minute
- Doug Dunlop, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, discussing how the team at Southampton General Hospital carried out the first 3D printed hip operation
- Nicky Matthews, specialist nurse organ donation, NHS Blood and Transplant, talking about organ donation and how things have developed over the years
This event is open to all members (staff and public) and their guests, so to reserve your free place, please email uhsmember@uhs.nhs.uk
If you are interested in attending and would like more information about becoming a member, please email uhsmember@uhs.nhs.uk
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If you're out in the sun this week, make sure you know how to keep yourself safe from the heat. We spoke to Dr Helen Lotery for some heatwave advice. Read more: ow.ly/WoAz30kIYLf #HotWeather

We are currently seeing high numbers of patients visiting our emergency department. Remember to use other local health services if you can and use our ED in an emergency only! #ChooseWell

The paediatric nephrology department at Southampton Children’s Hospital has appointed its first youth worker for patients with chronic kidney disease.
Andy Beeson will work alongside Dr Arvind Nagra, consultant paediatric nephrologist, to develop new and innovative ways of supporting young patients aged 11 to 18 with long-term health conditions as they transition from children’s to adult services.
This initiative has been made possible through funding from Kidney Care UK and ...the Wessex Kidney Patients’ Association, who have been working in partnership with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust to develop the role.
http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/…/Press-release-C hildrens-hospital-ap…
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We have been indebted to this hospital for nearly 10 years and will continue to be so for the rest of our lives. It took an entire dedicated team from the surgeon who ‘s huge hands saved our 8 week baby boy to the person who made the beds in which we were allowed to stay in to be close to our baby boy. Words will never be enough and on each visit we are met with the same dedication year in year out!!! So much love and respect to the whole NHS team �.

Thank you so much to the staff on John Atwell Day Ward for taking such good care of my son and us as a family today. Especially HCA Gregory you made our experience so much easier than we thought it could be and we are eternally grateful. Thank you.

Such an amazing Hospital, I spent most of my childhood at Southampton Hospital from 1975 to 1991 .

I was born with Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula & Oesophageal Atresia & without the dedicated surgeons , Nurses & all the other staff I most definitely wouldn’t be here today .

My Surgeon MR NEILL FREEMAN was absolutely amazing & so very caring , So thank you ��

On Monday 28th May 2018 I was crushed by my car and my brother in law tryed his best to get the car off me, witch I can not thank him enouth for. He then got the fire fighters and ambulance service to me and then I was takon by helicopter to Southampton university hospital and have the up most respect for everyone that has been helping me back to my best no matter how they have been treated before and this is the other point I want to mention the amount of abuse the staff take is unreal it has made me very Angery and I have even had a go at 2 people these truly amazing people give 110% each and everyday to save life's and work hard to keep everyone going in the right direction and this abuse needs to stop once and for all. Let's start showing theses truly amazing people that we are gratfull for there hard work day and night. F3 deffenly my favourite ward every member of the hard working staff are truly amazing. Thanks guys even though I'm still here :D

Neurology intensive care unit are just outstanding even though I can’t remember as I was in a coma for 3 months after having many status seizures, family was told too much damage was done to my brain and wouldn’t pull through but here I am alive and breathing. Please send a massive thank you to them all along with neuro ward D.



Also Dr Pinto and Slaght deserve the up most respect �

I’ve been under the care of the hospital quite a lot over the past 6 months & all I can say is WOW. From the staff in A&E & resus to the Diabeties team in Vic House (Phil, Rita & Paula) and in particular ALL of the staff on ward E7 you guys are amazing & thank you for pretty much saving my life on at least 3 occasions over the last 6 months. Dr Gwiggners gastro team (Tilly & Louise) are also just incredible & I will forever be grateful �

It is 8 weeks today since I had my heart operation. Bearing in mind the great deal of recent criticism of the NHS (much of which I suspect is politically motivated) I wish to record my heart felt thanks to the staff who operated on me and cared for me. Without exception they were professional, caring and kind. This appreciation includes all staff I came in contact with from top to bottom. I even enjoyed the food!

I've been in with my autistic daughter for an MRI, she was anxious, doesn't cope with loud noises or confined spaces. All the staff that dealt with her were so kind and caring and didn't pressure her once. She managed to get through the whole scan with all their support and we truly can't thank you all enough. Special thanks to the office lady who went out of her way to check up on my daughter and praise her for getting through it. You all went above and beyond in our eyes

I want to just make it public how amazing I think UHS are in these really tough times. Not only did you cope over the Christmas and New Year period with all your own extra pressures you managed to take on other hospitals work when they went on divert, failed to manage... but also my son sustained a sports injury. He was referred by his GP on monday, x-ray wed, seen by consultant Friday- seriously impressive service - I love the NHS (and UHS in particular) Thank you

I visited the hospital this evening with my 3 year daughter, who turned out to have broken her arm. Everyone was amazing. The receptionists, nurses, doctors, HCA’s were so lovely helpful friendly and couldn’t do enough to help either of. Even though it was busy and there was rude patients and poorly patients. Nothing was too much. My daughter thought the whole thing was some amazing adventure and clearly felt comfortable with everyone she met as she wasn’t scared or shy about anyone touching her arm or asking her questions. Thank you millions. You are all amazing.

I recently had minor surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome. All the staff at the orthopaedics out patients department were absolutely brilliant. Despite being very busy they made time to talk to my wife and I and made the day so much easier. Whatever they get payed it is not enough. I don't know how they manage to keep smiling under so much pressure and not make me feel like was just a number. Keep up the great work you are all doing.

I cannot rave on enough about how wonderful our NHS is! During a 10 day stay at University Hospital Southampton, I met the most amazing consultants, nurses and support staff who worked tirelessly to care for all my needs and start me on the road to recovery. They treated me as an individual, not just a patient, and made an unpleasant situation as good as it could possibly be. Shout out to our fantastic NHS! ��

Hi, I was transferred from Portsmouth the Southampton General on 07/12/17 after a heart attack and damaged mitral valve, for surgery including a triple bypass. Mr Barlow and his team did an amazing job repairing me and all staff, especially those on High Dependency Unit were amazing. I got home for Christmas and am recovering well. You even had a Vegan menu for me! Thank you for everything - good luck for 2018 x

Can't say enough about how lucky we are to have these guys here. NHS gets a lot of bad press at times.We are so grateful for UHS and the amazing teams of staff that have worked (&are still always working) so hard to keep our son as well as possible. Also various teams/staff who have cared for other loved ones. Huge thanks to everyone, especially CF paediatric and the fab team in adults C5. You do an amazing job.THANKS :)

Big big thank you to all of the nurses and doctors at the P.I.C.U !! Those guys done the most amazing job looking after our poorly boy, they were all so kind, caring, loving and most of all very professional ! They give us lots of support and we will never forget how special those people are !! They all deserve a medal X

Amazing care from all the staff in children's ED today for my little boy who needed his lip stitching up. We were seen quickly and were involved in the decision making process. He managed to avoid a G.A due to some sensible decision making and as a result has been at home and comfortable rather than waiting around on a ward. His lip is looking a lot better too. Many thanks.

A massive thank you to everyone in paediatric intensive care. A special thank you to Nurses Andy and Amy for the amazing care of my little boy. We are so lucky to have the NHS and i will forever be thankful to the SGH xx

I'm not sure. I try my best to avoid seeing doctors/NHS and only go there when it's something serious or could be serious. On Wednesday I had a accident on my bike, scraps and bruising is fine with me but not being able to breath properly or move because my insides hurt is something I want to have checked up. I work cycling with deliveroo and ubereats, the 5 minutes I spent talking to the NHS staff just ended up with them telling me to go down the shops and get some painkillers didn't seem right to me. Tbh I dunno of I am badly hurt or just bruising but I definitely feel I need 3-4 days off work and I have insurance, would a medical certificate been too much? Guess so, hope the advice of riding through the pain and it will recover is correct. I hope feeling light headed and dizzy is just down to the heat.

First time I went to the emergency eye department, I was buzzed in and told to take a seat. I then waited an hour despite other people being seen to even though they got there after me. Not great as I was in considerable pain - turns out they didn't realise I was there... despite sitting in a small waiting room on my own. Returned for an appointment today at the requested time, booked in at reception as directed and waited an hour and a half before asking how long the waits were going to be as lots of people were being shown in before me despite getting here after me. Turns out they just forgot to actually book me in. Feeling incredibly annoyed/invisible and think the staff need a bit more training. If there was somewhere else I could go, I would. Perhaps I just need to turn into one of those horrible bolshy people or risk being ignored forever...

We have been indebted to this hospital for nearly 10 years and will continue to be so for the rest of our lives. It took an entire dedicated team from the surgeon who ‘s huge hands saved our 8 week baby boy to the person who made the beds in which we were allowed to stay in to be close to our baby boy. Words will never be enough and on each visit we are met with the same dedication year in year out!!! So much love and respect to the whole NHS team �.

Thank you so much to the staff on John Atwell Day Ward for taking such good care of my son and us as a family today. Especially HCA Gregory you made our experience so much easier than we thought it could be and we are eternally grateful. Thank you.

Such an amazing Hospital, I spent most of my childhood at Southampton Hospital from 1975 to 1991 .

I was born with Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula & Oesophageal Atresia & without the dedicated surgeons , Nurses & all the other staff I most definitely wouldn’t be here today .

My Surgeon MR NEILL FREEMAN was absolutely amazing & so very caring , So thank you ��

On Monday 28th May 2018 I was crushed by my car and my brother in law tryed his best to get the car off me, witch I can not thank him enouth for. He then got the fire fighters and ambulance service to me and then I was takon by helicopter to Southampton university hospital and have the up most respect for everyone that has been helping me back to my best no matter how they have been treated before and this is the other point I want to mention the amount of abuse the staff take is unreal it has made me very Angery and I have even had a go at 2 people these truly amazing people give 110% each and everyday to save life's and work hard to keep everyone going in the right direction and this abuse needs to stop once and for all. Let's start showing theses truly amazing people that we are gratfull for there hard work day and night. F3 deffenly my favourite ward every member of the hard working staff are truly amazing. Thanks guys even though I'm still here :D

Neurology intensive care unit are just outstanding even though I can’t remember as I was in a coma for 3 months after having many status seizures, family was told too much damage was done to my brain and wouldn’t pull through but here I am alive and breathing. Please send a massive thank you to them all along with neuro ward D.



Also Dr Pinto and Slaght deserve the up most respect �

I’ve been under the care of the hospital quite a lot over the past 6 months & all I can say is WOW. From the staff in A&E & resus to the Diabeties team in Vic House (Phil, Rita & Paula) and in particular ALL of the staff on ward E7 you guys are amazing & thank you for pretty much saving my life on at least 3 occasions over the last 6 months. Dr Gwiggners gastro team (Tilly & Louise) are also just incredible & I will forever be grateful �

It is 8 weeks today since I had my heart operation. Bearing in mind the great deal of recent criticism of the NHS (much of which I suspect is politically motivated) I wish to record my heart felt thanks to the staff who operated on me and cared for me. Without exception they were professional, caring and kind. This appreciation includes all staff I came in contact with from top to bottom. I even enjoyed the food!

I've been in with my autistic daughter for an MRI, she was anxious, doesn't cope with loud noises or confined spaces. All the staff that dealt with her were so kind and caring and didn't pressure her once. She managed to get through the whole scan with all their support and we truly can't thank you all enough. Special thanks to the office lady who went out of her way to check up on my daughter and praise her for getting through it. You all went above and beyond in our eyes

I want to just make it public how amazing I think UHS are in these really tough times. Not only did you cope over the Christmas and New Year period with all your own extra pressures you managed to take on other hospitals work when they went on divert, failed to manage... but also my son sustained a sports injury. He was referred by his GP on monday, x-ray wed, seen by consultant Friday- seriously impressive service - I love the NHS (and UHS in particular) Thank you

I visited the hospital this evening with my 3 year daughter, who turned out to have broken her arm. Everyone was amazing. The receptionists, nurses, doctors, HCA’s were so lovely helpful friendly and couldn’t do enough to help either of. Even though it was busy and there was rude patients and poorly patients. Nothing was too much. My daughter thought the whole thing was some amazing adventure and clearly felt comfortable with everyone she met as she wasn’t scared or shy about anyone touching her arm or asking her questions. Thank you millions. You are all amazing.

I recently had minor surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome. All the staff at the orthopaedics out patients department were absolutely brilliant. Despite being very busy they made time to talk to my wife and I and made the day so much easier. Whatever they get payed it is not enough. I don't know how they manage to keep smiling under so much pressure and not make me feel like was just a number. Keep up the great work you are all doing.

I cannot rave on enough about how wonderful our NHS is! During a 10 day stay at University Hospital Southampton, I met the most amazing consultants, nurses and support staff who worked tirelessly to care for all my needs and start me on the road to recovery. They treated me as an individual, not just a patient, and made an unpleasant situation as good as it could possibly be. Shout out to our fantastic NHS! ��

Hi, I was transferred from Portsmouth the Southampton General on 07/12/17 after a heart attack and damaged mitral valve, for surgery including a triple bypass. Mr Barlow and his team did an amazing job repairing me and all staff, especially those on High Dependency Unit were amazing. I got home for Christmas and am recovering well. You even had a Vegan menu for me! Thank you for everything - good luck for 2018 x

Can't say enough about how lucky we are to have these guys here. NHS gets a lot of bad press at times.We are so grateful for UHS and the amazing teams of staff that have worked (&are still always working) so hard to keep our son as well as possible. Also various teams/staff who have cared for other loved ones. Huge thanks to everyone, especially CF paediatric and the fab team in adults C5. You do an amazing job.THANKS :)

Big big thank you to all of the nurses and doctors at the P.I.C.U !! Those guys done the most amazing job looking after our poorly boy, they were all so kind, caring, loving and most of all very professional ! They give us lots of support and we will never forget how special those people are !! They all deserve a medal X

Amazing care from all the staff in children's ED today for my little boy who needed his lip stitching up. We were seen quickly and were involved in the decision making process. He managed to avoid a G.A due to some sensible decision making and as a result has been at home and comfortable rather than waiting around on a ward. His lip is looking a lot better too. Many thanks.

A massive thank you to everyone in paediatric intensive care. A special thank you to Nurses Andy and Amy for the amazing care of my little boy. We are so lucky to have the NHS and i will forever be thankful to the SGH xx

I'm not sure. I try my best to avoid seeing doctors/NHS and only go there when it's something serious or could be serious. On Wednesday I had a accident on my bike, scraps and bruising is fine with me but not being able to breath properly or move because my insides hurt is something I want to have checked up. I work cycling with deliveroo and ubereats, the 5 minutes I spent talking to the NHS staff just ended up with them telling me to go down the shops and get some painkillers didn't seem right to me. Tbh I dunno of I am badly hurt or just bruising but I definitely feel I need 3-4 days off work and I have insurance, would a medical certificate been too much? Guess so, hope the advice of riding through the pain and it will recover is correct. I hope feeling light headed and dizzy is just down to the heat.

First time I went to the emergency eye department, I was buzzed in and told to take a seat. I then waited an hour despite other people being seen to even though they got there after me. Not great as I was in considerable pain - turns out they didn't realise I was there... despite sitting in a small waiting room on my own. Returned for an appointment today at the requested time, booked in at reception as directed and waited an hour and a half before asking how long the waits were going to be as lots of people were being shown in before me despite getting here after me. Turns out they just forgot to actually book me in. Feeling incredibly annoyed/invisible and think the staff need a bit more training. If there was somewhere else I could go, I would. Perhaps I just need to turn into one of those horrible bolshy people or risk being ignored forever...

We have been indebted to this hospital for nearly 10 years and will continue to be so for the rest of our lives. It took an entire dedicated team from the surgeon who ‘s huge hands saved our 8 week baby boy to the person who made the beds in which we were allowed to stay in to be close to our baby boy. Words will never be enough and on each visit we are met with the same dedication year in year out!!! So much love and respect to the whole NHS team �.

Thank you so much to the staff on John Atwell Day Ward for taking such good care of my son and us as a family today. Especially HCA Gregory you made our experience so much easier than we thought it could be and we are eternally grateful. Thank you.

Such an amazing Hospital, I spent most of my childhood at Southampton Hospital from 1975 to 1991 .

I was born with Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula & Oesophageal Atresia & without the dedicated surgeons , Nurses & all the other staff I most definitely wouldn’t be here today .

My Surgeon MR NEILL FREEMAN was absolutely amazing & so very caring , So thank you ��

On Monday 28th May 2018 I was crushed by my car and my brother in law tryed his best to get the car off me, witch I can not thank him enouth for. He then got the fire fighters and ambulance service to me and then I was takon by helicopter to Southampton university hospital and have the up most respect for everyone that has been helping me back to my best no matter how they have been treated before and this is the other point I want to mention the amount of abuse the staff take is unreal it has made me very Angery and I have even had a go at 2 people these truly amazing people give 110% each and everyday to save life's and work hard to keep everyone going in the right direction and this abuse needs to stop once and for all. Let's start showing theses truly amazing people that we are gratfull for there hard work day and night. F3 deffenly my favourite ward every member of the hard working staff are truly amazing. Thanks guys even though I'm still here :D

Neurology intensive care unit are just outstanding even though I can’t remember as I was in a coma for 3 months after having many status seizures, family was told too much damage was done to my brain and wouldn’t pull through but here I am alive and breathing. Please send a massive thank you to them all along with neuro ward D.



Also Dr Pinto and Slaght deserve the up most respect �

I’ve been under the care of the hospital quite a lot over the past 6 months & all I can say is WOW. From the staff in A&E & resus to the Diabeties team in Vic House (Phil, Rita & Paula) and in particular ALL of the staff on ward E7 you guys are amazing & thank you for pretty much saving my life on at least 3 occasions over the last 6 months. Dr Gwiggners gastro team (Tilly & Louise) are also just incredible & I will forever be grateful �

It is 8 weeks today since I had my heart operation. Bearing in mind the great deal of recent criticism of the NHS (much of which I suspect is politically motivated) I wish to record my heart felt thanks to the staff who operated on me and cared for me. Without exception they were professional, caring and kind. This appreciation includes all staff I came in contact with from top to bottom. I even enjoyed the food!

I've been in with my autistic daughter for an MRI, she was anxious, doesn't cope with loud noises or confined spaces. All the staff that dealt with her were so kind and caring and didn't pressure her once. She managed to get through the whole scan with all their support and we truly can't thank you all enough. Special thanks to the office lady who went out of her way to check up on my daughter and praise her for getting through it. You all went above and beyond in our eyes

I want to just make it public how amazing I think UHS are in these really tough times. Not only did you cope over the Christmas and New Year period with all your own extra pressures you managed to take on other hospitals work when they went on divert, failed to manage... but also my son sustained a sports injury. He was referred by his GP on monday, x-ray wed, seen by consultant Friday- seriously impressive service - I love the NHS (and UHS in particular) Thank you

I visited the hospital this evening with my 3 year daughter, who turned out to have broken her arm. Everyone was amazing. The receptionists, nurses, doctors, HCA’s were so lovely helpful friendly and couldn’t do enough to help either of. Even though it was busy and there was rude patients and poorly patients. Nothing was too much. My daughter thought the whole thing was some amazing adventure and clearly felt comfortable with everyone she met as she wasn’t scared or shy about anyone touching her arm or asking her questions. Thank you millions. You are all amazing.

I recently had minor surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome. All the staff at the orthopaedics out patients department were absolutely brilliant. Despite being very busy they made time to talk to my wife and I and made the day so much easier. Whatever they get payed it is not enough. I don't know how they manage to keep smiling under so much pressure and not make me feel like was just a number. Keep up the great work you are all doing.

I cannot rave on enough about how wonderful our NHS is! During a 10 day stay at University Hospital Southampton, I met the most amazing consultants, nurses and support staff who worked tirelessly to care for all my needs and start me on the road to recovery. They treated me as an individual, not just a patient, and made an unpleasant situation as good as it could possibly be. Shout out to our fantastic NHS! ��

Hi, I was transferred from Portsmouth the Southampton General on 07/12/17 after a heart attack and damaged mitral valve, for surgery including a triple bypass. Mr Barlow and his team did an amazing job repairing me and all staff, especially those on High Dependency Unit were amazing. I got home for Christmas and am recovering well. You even had a Vegan menu for me! Thank you for everything - good luck for 2018 x

Can't say enough about how lucky we are to have these guys here. NHS gets a lot of bad press at times.We are so grateful for UHS and the amazing teams of staff that have worked (&are still always working) so hard to keep our son as well as possible. Also various teams/staff who have cared for other loved ones. Huge thanks to everyone, especially CF paediatric and the fab team in adults C5. You do an amazing job.THANKS :)

Big big thank you to all of the nurses and doctors at the P.I.C.U !! Those guys done the most amazing job looking after our poorly boy, they were all so kind, caring, loving and most of all very professional ! They give us lots of support and we will never forget how special those people are !! They all deserve a medal X

Amazing care from all the staff in children's ED today for my little boy who needed his lip stitching up. We were seen quickly and were involved in the decision making process. He managed to avoid a G.A due to some sensible decision making and as a result has been at home and comfortable rather than waiting around on a ward. His lip is looking a lot better too. Many thanks.

A massive thank you to everyone in paediatric intensive care. A special thank you to Nurses Andy and Amy for the amazing care of my little boy. We are so lucky to have the NHS and i will forever be thankful to the SGH xx

I'm not sure. I try my best to avoid seeing doctors/NHS and only go there when it's something serious or could be serious. On Wednesday I had a accident on my bike, scraps and bruising is fine with me but not being able to breath properly or move because my insides hurt is something I want to have checked up. I work cycling with deliveroo and ubereats, the 5 minutes I spent talking to the NHS staff just ended up with them telling me to go down the shops and get some painkillers didn't seem right to me. Tbh I dunno of I am badly hurt or just bruising but I definitely feel I need 3-4 days off work and I have insurance, would a medical certificate been too much? Guess so, hope the advice of riding through the pain and it will recover is correct. I hope feeling light headed and dizzy is just down to the heat.

First time I went to the emergency eye department, I was buzzed in and told to take a seat. I then waited an hour despite other people being seen to even though they got there after me. Not great as I was in considerable pain - turns out they didn't realise I was there... despite sitting in a small waiting room on my own. Returned for an appointment today at the requested time, booked in at reception as directed and waited an hour and a half before asking how long the waits were going to be as lots of people were being shown in before me despite getting here after me. Turns out they just forgot to actually book me in. Feeling incredibly annoyed/invisible and think the staff need a bit more training. If there was somewhere else I could go, I would. Perhaps I just need to turn into one of those horrible bolshy people or risk being ignored forever...