Southampton hospital warns patients can expect to feel impact of fire for a long time
The loss of over 200 beds, from a fire one week ago, is causing lasting effects, with patients being relocated to Portsmouth, Winchester, and Basingstoke
One week after the fire at Southampton General Hospital, health services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight continue to face immense pressure.
The loss of over 200 beds is causing lasting effects, with patients relocated to facilities in Portsmouth, Winchester, and Basingstoke.
Amidst these challenges, a charity has committed £12,500 in immediate support to help staff and patients affected by the incident at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
Expressing gratitude on Facebook, Southampton Hospitals Charity UK praised hospital staff for their professionalism and resilience under intense conditions, adapting to new environments and handling cancelled clinics while prioritizing patient care.
They posted: "In the aftermath of the recent fire in the West Wing of Southampton General Hospital, we want to pause and say one thing first: thank you.
"Thanks to the incredible hospital staff who have been working under intense pressure - adapting to new spaces, cancelled clinics, in an already busy hospital - all while continuing to put patients first. Your professionalism, compassion and resilience have been extraordinary.
"As a charity, we’ve committed £12,500 in immediate support to help staff and patients at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust affected by the incident.
"This is just the first step. We’ll share more soon. For now, we simply want to say thank you - and to let our hospital community know we’re here for them."
The charity is also appealing for more donations to help support them through the coming weeks.