Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

29/05/2026

Congratulations to our 'Colleague of the Month' for February, Suzie! 👏

"From the very first day new starters arrive, Suzie ensures they feel welcomed, supported, and fully prepared. Her commitment to making sure every staff member joining the team has the best possible start is exceptional. Suzie’s proactive approach improves the experience of new staff and sets a positive tone for their career within the Trust.

"Her efforts, many of which extend well beyond her formal responsibilities, have made a meaningful difference to staff wellbeing, team cohesion, and the quality of our services."

Thank you, and well done Suzie! 💙

28/05/2026

A royal day fit for a Healthcare Hero! 👑

Shane Innes, Team Lead and Senior Occupational Therapist, and winner of the Annual CARE Award category at our last Healthcare Hero Awards, attended the Royal Garden Party earlier this month.

Shane said, "This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I am very grateful to the Trust for putting my name forward. To see behind the walls of Buckingham Palace was an amazing experience, and to be in the presence of the Royal family was very humbling. Meeting other attendees who have done so many wonderful things in their communities was also very inspiring."

Congratulations Shane! 💙

28/05/2026

📅 This week is Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week.

Our Diabetes Team have shared information about 'knowing your risk', advice if you are at higher risk and education available if you already have type 2 diabetes.

Find out your risk of type 2 diabetes by using the Diabetes UK Know Your Risk Score at riskscore.diabetes.org.uk or by searching ‘Know Your Risk’.

26/05/2026

People walking along Castlehold Lane in Newport, Isle of Wight, may have noticed something bright and eye-catching appearing on the side of the Newport Health and Wellbeing Centre in recent days. 🌻

A life-size reproduction of Vincent van Gogh’s famous Sunflowers painting is now on display as part of the National Gallery’s Art on Your Doorstep trail, which has transformed Newport into an open-air gallery featuring 18 famous artworks across the town. Newport is one of just seven locations across the UK chosen to host the project in 2026, making it a proud moment for the town and the wider Island community.

Known for its warmth, colour and sense of positivity, the artwork now sits alongside a building dedicated to supporting people’s mental health, wellbeing and community care right in the heart of Newport.

The Newport Health and Wellbeing Centre was created to bring health and wellbeing services closer to the community, making support more visible, accessible and connected within the town centre. The arrival of Sunflowers adds another layer to that, creating a space that sparks conversation, curiosity and reflection for people passing by each day.

The exhibition will remain in Newport until October and is free for everyone to enjoy.

Learn more here 👉️ https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/about-us/news-and-views/van-goghs-sunflowers-bring-colour-newport-health-and-wellbeing-centre

Isle of Wight Council National Gallery Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council

26/05/2026

Did you know? Hampshire CAMHS is offering a wide range of free events for parents, carers and professionals supporting children and young people’s mental health.

These events offer practical strategies and trusted guidance to help families and professionals support young people to thrive.

The next events are:
📆 3 June - Hampshire CAMHS Information and Advice Sessions
📆 4 June - Trauma
📆 11 June - Su***de prevention
📆 25 June - P.A.C.E (Parent and Carer Events)

🔗 View the full programme: https://hampshirecamhs.nhs.uk/events/

23/05/2026

It's getting warmer in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight! ☀️

Make sure to look after yourself and look out for others during hot weather.

🥤 Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol during the hot weather
🏃 Avoid extreme physical exertion during the hot weather. If you can’t avoid strenuous outdoor activity, try to do it during cooler time of the day such as the early morning or the evening
🏡 Keep your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun

22/05/2026

Congratulations to our 'Team of the Month' for December - Southampton Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team! 👏

Southampton EIP team bought together patients and staff for a Christmas celebration which included a Christmas meal (prepared and cooked by team members), a Christmas quiz and other activities. The team came together to organise the day to ensure that EIP patients had the opportunity to socialise with other patients and staff and to have a fantastic meal.

Thank you team! 💙

21/05/2026

The Lighthouse is an informal, non-judgemental, out-of-hours mental health service for anyone over the age of 18 who requires short-term support with their mental health.

Our team is made up of people who have lived experience of their own mental health challenges and people who hold a professional registration. They may also help you find more support from other services, whether it be immediate or urgent care, primary or secondary care or even linking in with services you are already in contact with.

The Lighthouse has 2 locations, the Lighthouse Bitterne and the Lighthouse Shirley.

You can drop-in to either venue between the hours of 4:30pm and 10:30pm. Please note, face to face support ends at 11:00pm.

Learn more here 👉️ https://www.solentmind.org.uk/support-for-you/our-services/the-lighthouse-centres-bitterne-and-shirley/

20/05/2026

Today, on International Clinical Trials Day, we’re sharing Larry and Rita’s story and highlighting the importance of clinical research in improving care and creating hope for the future 💙

Larry has been taking part in the MARC clinical trial for the Alzheimer’s disease drug lecanemab (Leqembi) since 2020. In this film from Alzheimer's Research UK, Larry and Rita speak openly about their experience of participating in research and why clinical trials matter.

Their story highlights the importance of early diagnosis, listening to lived experience, and encouraging more people to take part in research. Clinical trials are essential in helping researchers better understand conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and develop potential new treatments for future generations.

Thank you to every patient, participant, researcher and healthcare team contributing to clinical research across the NHS and beyond.

🎥 Watch Larry and Rita’s story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsgk-V5-x3Q



Memory Assessment & Research Centre - MARC

This film from Alzheimer's Research UK follows the story of Larry a...

19/05/2026

It's National Smile Month! 😀

National Smile Month is a great opportunity to shine a light on the importance of good oral health from an early age. Developing healthy habits in the early years plays a key role in children’s wellbeing, confidence and long term health.

There are lots of simple, child friendly ideas and resources available to help promote positive oral health messages. You can find more information here: https://www.dentalhealth.org/national-smile-month

18/05/2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Rankin as the new Chief Executive of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Suzanne will be taking up the role in September, following current CEO Ron Shields, who is retiring in July after a remarkable 46-year NHS career. We thank Ron for his leadership and contribution to local healthcare during his time at the Trust.

Suzanne, who began her career as a nurse in the Royal Navy, brings a wealth of senior leadership experience across multiple health and care roles, and a real passion for leading integrated health and care systems. Suzanne has a strong focus on addressing the wider determinants of health and wellbeing, building strong partnerships and supporting resilient communities – which aligns closely with the Trust’s aims and ambitions.

Suzanne will be coming to the Trust from her current role as Chief Executive of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. As a previous Chief Executive of Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Surrey, and a Hampshire resident herself, Suzanne has experience of both leading healthcare services and living in the region.

Suzanne said: “I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Trust and the wider Hampshire and Isle of Wight health and care system at such an important time. Together we have a golden opportunity to bring real benefits for local people across the county and the Island. This area has always been my home and it will be a privilege to lead the healthcare services provided to the communities my family and I are part of.”

Arrangements are now being made to ensure a smooth and continuous leadership following Ron’s retirement in July and ahead of welcoming Suzanne to the role in September.

Read the full story on our website - https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/about-us/news-and-views/new-chief-executive-appointed-hampshire-and-isle-wight-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust