Happy 78th Birthday to the NHS 🎉 A huge thank you to all the incredible staff and volunteers at UHS and across the NHS for your dedication, compassion and hard work 💙 #WeAreUHS #NHS78 #NHSBirthday

UHS is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Trevor Smith as chief executive officer (CEO). Trevor will take up the role in the autumn from current CEO David French who, earlier this year, announced his decision to step down. 🔗 Read more: www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/ne...

UHS has this afternoon declared a critical incident due to the ongoing extreme heat, which is placing pressure on our services. 🎥Video from Paul Grundy, chief medical officer. 🔗 More information: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/news/critical-incident-declaration-extreme-heat-conditions

Due to the current period of extreme heat, we have introduced temporary measures to help keep our patients safe and comfortable. 🔗 More information on our website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/news/temporary-changes-to-hospital-visiting-during-hot-weather

The British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors will take strike action from 7am on Monday 15 June 2026, ending at 7am on Friday 19 June 2026. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Otherwise, please attend your appointment as planned.

NHS 111 online is there to help you find the right NHS service if you need urgent medical advice. Our Emergency Department is for life-threatening illness or injury. Only call 999 when it is an emergency. If you have health worries and need advice, think NHS 111 online first.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. If you’re 50 to 74, the NHS will send you a bowel cancer testing kit. Catching bowel cancer early reduces your chances of getting seriously ill from it. So, don’t just leave it in the back of a drawer - send it back today. Find out more: nhs.uk/bowel

NHS 111 online is there to help you find the right NHS service if you need urgent medical advice. Our Emergency Department is for life-threatening illness or injury. Only call 999 when it is an emergency. If you have health worries and need advice, think NHS 111 online first.

The British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors will take strike action from 7am on Tuesday 7 April 2026, ending at 7am on Monday 13 April 2026. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Otherwise, please attend your appointment as planned.

Wishing all our patients, staff and wider community a peaceful and joyful Easter. #WeAreUHS #HappyEaster

Thank you to all those working across the NHS over the Easter bank holiday, especially to our staff and volunteers at UHS 💙 And to the public, if you need medical help, please use 111, or for a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 999. #WeAreUHS #AlwaysHere #HelpUsHelpYou #ChooseWell

Chag Pesach Sameach to our patients, staff and wider community observing Passover. #Passover

With Easter on the way, don’t forget to order your repeat prescriptions early to last you through the bank holidays 💊 For pharmacy opening hours in Southampton and across Hampshire over Easter visit this NHS England page: https://www.england.nhs.uk/south-east/our-work/pharmacy-opening-hours/

Meningitis can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults, and can become very serious if not treated quickly. 🔗 Information on meningitis, including symptoms and when to seek medical help: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

Eid Mubarak to our colleagues, patients and everyone in our community marking the end of Ramadan. May your Eid Al-Fitr be filled with joy, reflection and time with loved ones. #Ramadan #EidMubarak

As we bring this year’s Winter Well campaign to a close, Sarah Swanton, associate director of site operations, shares a heartfelt thank you to everyone whose actions helped keep our staff and patients safe throughout the winter months. #ThankYou #WeAreUHS #WinterWell

To all of our staff, patients and community who are observing Ramadan, we wish you a safe and healthy Ramadan Mubarak. May this month bring you comfort, reflection and hope. #RamadanMubarak #Ramadan

UHS has today stood down the major incident that was declared as a result of the fire that broke out at Southampton General Hospital on February 1. Some of our services remain impacted as a result of a large part of our estate being severely damaged. Read more: www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/ne...

Planned elective surgery and some outpatient appointments have been cancelled. If you have an appointment and have not been contacted, you should attend the hospital as planned. Visiting has today resumed – please check hours with the ward. 2/2

University Hospital Southampton remains in a major incident today following a fire in the West Wing of Southampton General Hospital on Sunday morning. Our Emergency Department remains closed this morning unless your condition is life or limb threatening. 1/2

We have identified a number of patients who are able to be discharged today and families will be contacted this afternoon to make suitable arrangements for their collection. Our phone lines continue to be extremely busy – please refrain from calling where possible. 3/3

We moved more than 200 patients to other areas of our hospital where they are being cared for by our staff. Our focus continues to be safe patient care and moving them to other wards and departments across our site. 2/3

We would like to thank our staff and community for how they have responded to the major incident we declared earlier today following a fire at Southampton General Hospital. 1/3

A major incident has been declared at UHS this morning following a fire. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Southampton General Hospital at 5.30am and the fire has now been contained: www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/ne...

NHS 111 online is there to help you find the right NHS service if you need urgent medical advice. Our Emergency Department is for life-threatening illness or injury. Only call 999 when it is an emergency. If you have health worries and need advice, think NHS 111 online first.

We would like to wish all of our patients, staff and community a very Happy New Year 🎆 Here's to a happy and healthy 2026 💙 #HappyNewYear #WeAreUHS

Ring in the New Year responsibly - enjoy the celebrations, but let’s help ease the strain on urgent care services. A heartfelt thank you to all NHS staff working this New Years Eve 🙏 #WeAreUHS #NewYearsEve

Not sure where to go for urgent medical help? NHS 111 is here to guide you. Get assessed quickly and directed to the right care for your needs. ✅ Use the NHS App ✅ Visit 111.nhs.uk ✅ Or call 111

The British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors will take strike action from 7am on Wednesday 17 December 2025, ending at 7am on Monday 22 December 2025. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Otherwise, please attend your appointment as planned.

Happy Hanukkah to all of our staff, patients and community who are celebrating the festival of lights 💙 #Hanukkah2025 #HanukkahSameach #WeAreUHS