Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

17/06/2026

Introducing our new MSK website! 🖥️

This site aims to support and guide people with all their Musculoskeletal needs - from foot, knee, hip, and back to shoulder, elbow, hand and neck. We aim to support people in the self-management of their condition, with helpful exercises, videos and guides to support them, plus a wide number of resources to help them stay physically and mentally well.

For those who still need extra support, the site also outlines details of our healthcare services which local residents can self-refer into, split by different geographical area.

Check it out here 👉️ https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/msk

17/06/2026

Making healthcare more accessible 🙌

Many GP practices across Hampshire and Isle of Wight now have Sensory and Communication Boxes to help support people during waiting times and appointments.

The boxes contain items that can help reduce anxiety, support communication and make healthcare settings more comfortable.

Small adjustments can make a big difference. 💙

Watch and introduction to the boxes here 👉️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd_Yin8KkY4

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

16/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Isle of Wight Learning Disability Team fundraising event at St Mary’s Hospital today as part of Learning Disability Week.

Colleagues, patients, visitors and members of the public enjoyed raffle and tombola prizes generously donated by local businesses, along with plenty of homemade cakes.

Together, we raised £250 for First Act, a learning disability adult theatre group, and The Phoenix Project, a learning disability day service. Two fantastic local charities supporting adults with learning disabilities on the Isle of Wight.

Thank you to everyone who donated, took part and helped make the event such a success.

16/06/2026

Our Perinatal Community Mental Health Service are here for you this Pride month, and always. 🏳️‍🌈💙

The service provides specialist help and support to birthing people with antenatal or postnatal mental health problems.

The multi-professional team consists of consultant perinatal psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists and assistant psychologists, nursery nurses, peer support and carer support workers, occupational therapists, social workers, and an administration team.

They work together to provide specialist care and interventions, in the community, and on our specialist inpatient unit.

Learn more here - https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-list-of-services/perinatal-community-mental-health-service

15/06/2026

Happy Learning Disability Awareness Week 💙

This year’s theme is “Do you see me?”

Learning Disability Week is a chance to celebrate achievements, raise awareness and highlight what good healthcare looks like for people with a learning disability.

Throughout the week we will be sharing stories, resources and practical information to help make healthcare more accessible and empower people with lived experience to have their voice heard.

Thank you to our staff and service users for helping us mark the start of the week with this special video in Makaton 👇️

14/06/2026

Congratulations to our Colleague of the month for April - Josie, Recruitment Partner!👏

The judges chose Josie for her outstanding commitment, initiative, and teamwork. She consistently delivers high quality outcomes and receives excellent feedback from both managers and candidates, reflecting her professionalism and dedication to providing a positive recruitment experience.

Thank you, and well done Josie! 💙

13/06/2026

Update 15/06: The strikes have been called off.

Next week, some Resident Doctors will take strike action in the form of a full walkout from 7am on Monday 15 June until 6.59am on Friday 19 June 2026.

Please continue to attend any scheduled appointments unless you have been told not to do so.

Please help your local NHS by:
💻 If you need medical help, use 111 online
💻 For mental health support please visit https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/help-crisis
📞 Only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency
🩺 Use other NHS services for non-emergencies

12/06/2026

We're excited to share that Talking Therapies Hampshire and Isle of Wight has a new website!

The new site brings all the local Talking Therapies services together in one place, making it easier to find and get the right support.

Talking Therapies is a service for people aged 16 years and over in Hampshire and IOW, and offers a wide range of treatments, in a wide range of formats, and offers support with everyday wellbeing as well as diagnosed common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD and PTSD.

The website provides information on finding your local provider, support on offer and how to access the service.

Visit here 👉️ https://www.talkingtherapieshiow.nhs.uk

NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire

12/06/2026

Major football tournaments bring people together, but for some, they also bring increased risk.

Domestic abuse rises during major football events by over 25%. You are not alone. Confidential help is available.

If you are experiencing any type of abuse, find support here: https://hants.gov.uk/domesticabuse

Hampshire County Council

11/06/2026

As football fans across the world gear up for the start of the World Cup, one member of our Hospital at Home North team has his own football story to tell.

Healthcare Support Worker, Adrian Butt, has created a bespoke Subbuteo team based on his colleagues, reflecting the different roles and uniforms within the service.

What started as a personal project has become a creative way of celebrating the people behind NHS care. Adrian is now exploring whether it could also be introduced as an activity for patients to support engagement and rehabilitation.

His lifelong passion for the game has now caught the attention of BBC South Today, who visited our Herriard base this week to film a feature on Adrian and the team.

📺️⚽️ Look out for the story on BBC South Today 6.30pm this evening.