UHS has been recognised as the world’s leading centre for kidney stone research 👏 Professor Bhaskar Somani and his team have published 205 studies, with 1,854 citations, pioneering safer, faster treatments for patients. 🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/46A23… #WeAreUHS #HealthResearch

Join us for our annual members’ meeting on Wednesday 8 October from 2pm. An opportunity to hear the presentation of the the 2024/25 annual report and accounts, explore our UHS showcase and share your views with your local governor representatives. 🔗 https://forms.office.com/e/ZDnErXL7sg

We're proud to work with LifeLab to host students from years 9–11 as part of a recent summer school, offering hands-on experience and expert insight into the world of medicine. Students left feeling inspired and informed. Find out more 👇

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts.

Our new state-of-the-art regional sterile pharmacy has reached structural completion! It will transform care across the South, with capacity to produce between 600,000 and 800,000 doses of medicine a year. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4mUMP1B #WeAreUHS #SterilePharmacy

There’s still time to nominate your Experience of Care Hero for August. Our most recent Experience of Care Hero is Sue Hodder. You can see what the person who nominated Sue had to say in the graphic below. 🔗 Nominate by Sunday 31 August: https://forms.office.com/e/Z0misQjAVS #WeAreUHS

Around two million adults in the UK are living with a brain aneurysm. Now, researchers at UHS and ‪@unisouthampton.bsky.social‬ are launching world-first genetic research 🏥🧬 It could help the NHS spot people at risk of rupture earlier – and save lives. 🔗 https://bit.ly/45Bqmk3

Detecting cancer sooner can increase the chances of better outcomes. We are sponsoring the trial of a new test that could identify cancers in very early stages. Over 4⃣5⃣0⃣ patients have taken part, including Ian Robinson from Fawley 📸 Learn more: www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/pr...

Congratulations to everyone involved with LifeLab on all the amazing achievements from the last year 🎉👏 Here's to another exciting year ahead!

Over a thousand families have now joined a newborn eye screening study at UHS 👏 This national research is evaluating an imaging device to help diagnose cataracts, a leading cause of preventable childhood blindness at birth. Read more 👇

Surgeons at UHS are now using LithoVue Elite, a groundbreaking device developed by ‪@bostonsci.bsky.social‬ that monitors kidney pressure in real time during minimally invasive procedures. A huge leap for patient safety in treating kidney stones 👏 More 👉 bit.ly/4m0moXy #Urology

🦻 Jacqueline Young, Clinical Scientist in Paediatric Audiology, is transforming hearing care for children — from using simulators to shaping family support, to leading NHS-wide research. Find out more 👇

Happy 10th birthday to the Southampton Oxford Neonatal Transfer service (SONeT)! 🎉🚑👶 Since 2015 we've worked with @ouhospitals.bsky.social to support over 10,000 critically ill babies across 15 hospitals in Thames Valley & Wessex. Find out more: bit.ly/4kssBuc #NeonatalCare‪ #SONeT10 #WeAreUHS

🎉 We've opened our new rehab unit for children with neurological injuries — a huge step forward in care. Thanks to the incredible support of Robbie’s Rehab, in memory of Robbie Keville 🙏 More info 👉 bit.ly/4ntjQ5B #RobbiesRehab #WeAreUHS #MakingADifference

📢 Received a Maternity Survey 2025 request? 📝💙 Whether by text or letter, your feedback matters! Help us celebrate successes & improve maternity care at UHS 👶💬 🖊️ Fill it out & return it. #MaternitySurvey2025 #YourVoiceMatters #MaternityCare

Great to see @laboursatvir.bsky.social cut the ribbon to officially open a new commercial research centre 📸 Working with regional partners, @uhsft.bsky.social will host the multi-million pound centre set to increase access to cutting-edge clinical trials. 🔗👉 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/regiona...

Southampton is proudly turning #Red4Research ❤️ Teams at @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social are wearing red to celebrate everyone who plays a part in making progress possible. Find out how you can get involved in @nihr.bsky.social research 👇 bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join

🏥 On Healthcare Estates & Facilities Day we’re saying a big thank you to the teams who keep UHS running 24/7. From cleaning and catering to portering, security and maintenance – your work is vital, even if it’s not always visible. 🫧🧹🔧👩‍🔧🌱 Full video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4Yd... 💙 #HealthEFMDay

One of our consultants, Zaed Hamady, on the BBC talking about his new trial, the safe-D study, looking into early detection of pancreatic cancer. 🔬 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Sean Cleghorn’s wife, Allison, died just one month after being diagnosed with #PancreaticCancer. A new @southamptonctu.bsky.social trial, sponsored by @uhsft.bsky.social, will see if a new test can save lives by improving early detection of the cancer 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/new-blo...

👋 We’re proud to welcome clinicians from Ukraine to UHS for a 2-week training programme in paediatric rehabilitation. They’re learning from our PICU, neuro, neonatal and ED teams to take skills back home and support children affected by war. 💙💛 👉 🔗 www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/pr...

Today we hosted the Chair of Children and Young People’s Cancer Taskforce Caroline Dinenage MP at our unit in @uhsft.bsky.social Dame Caroline Dinenage MP (right) is pictured here with Lead Nurse Jo Grout (left). (1/4).

It’s #BiomedicalScienceDay and we’re shining a light on our amazing Microbiology team at UHS! From agar art to plate streaking, they've been celebrating their vital role in healthcare 🧫👏 Hidden heroes of healthcare - their work makes a real difference for patients every day!

Annemarie Hankinson leads the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in research team at @uhsft.bsky.social. Discover more about who she is, her greatest achievement and what she loves about her role. Get to know Annemarie in her 60-second interview 👇

💬 “It gave me purpose again.” This #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating people like Lewis - once a teenage cancer patient at UHS, now part of our research team. Volunteering helped him find purpose, confidence, and a career path. 💙 Read his story 🔗 www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/bl...

👁️ It’s #WorldOrthopticDay Shout-out to our brilliant orthoptists who help patients of all ages, from supporting stroke recovery to improving children’s vision. Thinking about a career in eye care? Read what inspired our team to join the profession: 🔗 careers.uhs.nhs.uk/blog/shaping...

This #NationalEpilepsyWeek we’re proud to shine a light on an exciting development at UHS that’s already having an impact. 👇 It's the arrival of the Stealth Autoguide Surgical Robot at our Wessex Neurological Centre, thanks to the support of Smile for Wessex and our incredible staff. 💙 (1/2)

Katherine Lachlan, a consultant clinical geneticist at @uhsft.bsky.social, is taking on our elevator pitch challenge. Her research aims to improve care and quality of life for patients with PHTS, a rare genetic condition. Watch her explain more in 30 seconds ⏱️

UHS diabetes colleagues have been on a trolley dash with a difference this week — raising awareness for #InsulinSafetyWeek2025 Staff have been sharing reminders about insulin safety and best practice while out and about across our wards. #WeAreUHS #DiabetesCare #InsulinSafety

🩺💙 Happy #InternationalNursesDay Today we’re saying a massive thank you to all our incredible nurses across UHS. Your compassion, expertise and commitment make a difference to patients and families every single day. 💫 #IND2025 #WeAreUHS #ThankYouNurses (1/2)

🕊️ This morning we marked #VEDay80 at our main entrance, where UHS colleagues and visitors gathered in remembrance. 💙 Led by our Armed Forces Network, we raised the flag to honour those who gave so much for peace and freedom. 📷 Craig Hobbs Photography #WeAreUHS #LestWeForget

Have you seen our Impact Report for 2024? It was a fantastic year, marking the 10 year anniversary of our bespoke facility at @uhsft.bsky.social✨ Read about the amazing impact we're having on young people here 👇 issuu.com/university_of_southampton/docs/lifelab_impact_report_2024?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

It's #WorldAsthmaDay Asthma affects around 7.2 million people in the UK – that’s roughly 1 in 12 people. At UHS, our specialist Asthma Nursing Team supports our community to manage their condition and live well. 💙 #WeAreUHS (1/2) 👇

Southampton is helping shape the future of cancer care 🧬 We recently welcomed @karinsmythmp.bsky.social to UHS to mark the expansion of the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad – fast-tracking melanoma patients into trials of a revolutionary new vaccine. 🔗 Read more here: www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/pr...

A huge well-done and a big thank you to the group of runners who ran for our charity during the 10th annual ABP Southampton Marathon this weekend! 🏃 🌤️ An amazing team raised over £37,000, which will directly impact patients and families who use our services. 👏 💙 #WeAreUHS

He did it! 🙌 After 3 months alone at sea, rowing thousands of miles, UHS consultant anaesthetist, Leo Krivskiy, has arrived in Barbados! 🚣‍♂️ We couldn't be prouder to have him as part of the UHS family. He's nothing short of inspirational. ✨ #LeoTheLegend More on his challenge here: leosrow.com

Told she might never walk again after a freak horse-riding accident, 13-year-old Aliza Rae defied the odds! ✨ Thanks to her resilience and our expert teams, she’s on her feet again, back at school and in the saddle! 🐴 💙 Read her amazing story: 👉 🔗 www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/pr...

Our researchers have found that nearly one in ten people in England think they could have Long Covid but aren’t sure. Almost 5% of people said they do have the condition, with socially disadvantaged groups most affected. Read more 👉 brnw.ch/21wRoSY @nisreenalwan.bsky.social

Five years on from Covid, here are five ways we made an impact. From vaccine trials and testing to life-saving equipment, our academics worked with others to play a crucial role in tackling the pandemic. @uhsftresearch.bsky.social | @southamptonbrc.bsky.social | @uhsftresearch.bsky.social

It was lovely to see national NHS England social channels sharing the story of how one of our therapy dogs (Kimmy) and her handler (Roger) have been playing a big role in helping one of our stroke patients (Mike) get back on his feet again. 👣🐾

Once again, superb treatment from all the staff at @uhsft.bsky.social during my recent stay 👍 My 3rd stay of the year and although obviously struggling with too many patients/not enough staff, the care I received was exemplary 👌 I love the NHS 💙 #nhs #uhs #cardiology

🌟 Exciting news! A UHS team behind a Digital Letters project has been shortlisted for a HSJ Digital Award in the category of 'Improving Back-Office Efficiencies Through Digital' 👏 A huge good luck to the team 🤞 🍀 #hsjdigitalawards #HSJAwards (1/2)

Today is #NationalCancerCNSDay At UHS, our cancer clinical nurse specialists are often the first point of contact for patients facing a cancer diagnosis. They guide them through multiple tests, appointments, and emotions - providing expert, person-centred care. 💙 (1/2)

Today is #WorldSleepDay! Watch @drcathyhill.bsky.social from @unisouthampton.bsky.social @uhsft.bsky.social take on our elevator pitch challenge. Three quarters of children with #ADHD find it hard to sleep 🛌 Catherine is seeing if a new digital guide can help them sleep better.

The Force is strong at Southampton Children's Hospital ☄️✨ Our young patients had an out-of-this-world surprise when a few familiar faces from a galaxy far, far away stopped by for a visit! 🪐 Huge thanks to Joker Squad UK for bringing the magic of Star Wars to our wards. 💙

Do join us for a wonderful afternoon to hear about the amazing work of the @fnightingalef.bsky.social and the inspirational Dame Yvonne Moores speak. @uhsft.bsky.social @hhft.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social

Tomorrow (Wednesday 12 March) is #NoSmokingDay – and Becky’s story proves that quitting is possible! 🚭💪 Becky’s journey has transformed her health, her finances, and even her taste buds! 🍒😋 Read her inspiring story here 🔗 uhs.nhs.uk/about-the-tr... #WeAreUHS #QuitForGood

⚠️ Our Emergency Department (ED) is extremely busy! Please share on. 🔄 We are prioritising people with life or limb threatening conditions. If your condition is not an emergency and you come to our ED, you should expect to wait at least 7 hours to be seen. (1/2)

Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, Helena Lee explains how stepping into a leadership role is helping her make a bigger impact 📽️👇 Discover more experiences, achievements, and advice from @uhsft.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVC_... #IWD2025

Tomorrow is #InternationalWomensDay Our women’s network, alongside colleagues at the University of Southampton, have created a powerful video celebrating the inspiring women in our organisations, sharing some of their experiences, achievements, and advice. 👇 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVC_...