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      <description>We are delighted to congratulate consultant paediatrician Dr Katrina Cathie and consultant dermatologist Professor Keith Godfrey who are among those being recognised in the New Year's Honours list for their efforts to combat COVID-19 this year.</description>
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      <description>If you're a patient currently waiting for a procedure, then you will soon receive a text message, letter or phone call from us.</description>
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      <description>In appreciation of the amazing team effort of everyone at University Hospital Southampton during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have now installed a series of suitably giant-sized thank you messages outside the new GICU extension near our main entrance as well as near the entrances to Princess Anne Hospital and the eye unit.</description>
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      <description>Chief medical officer at University Hospital Southampton Derek Sandeman is urging the public to adhere to newly-imposed lockdown restrictions, describing it as a 'lifeline' for the community.</description>
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      <description>NHS England medical director Professor Stephen Powis met with staff at UHS earlier today (Friday) to find out more about the Trust's response to COVID-19 and pioneering research developments.</description>
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      <description>A state-of-the-art intensive care unit for the south's most critically ill patients will be opened at University Hospital Southampton this week.</description>
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      <description>Health minister Nadine Dorries MP has praised a University Hospital Southampton campaign aimed at protecting hospitals from the spread of COVID-19.</description>
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      <title>Students involved in school bus collision treated at Hampshire hospitals</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Please be aware that our phlebotomy (blood test) services are now available by appointment only.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2020 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>World renowned children's illustrator Sir Quentin Blake has created a new character exclusively for Southampton Children's Hospital to help reassure youngsters undergoing operations during the coronavirus pandemic.</description>
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      <description>There's no doubt about it; technology has been a huge help during this pandemic. Teams across all NHS hospitals are benefitting from different ways of working and have embraced new platforms to make sure their patients are prioritised, while getting the same high-quality care they received prior to the COVID-19 outbreak.</description>
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      <description>A campaign has been launched to wipe out the transmission of COVID-19 in Southampton's hospitals – and the community is being called on to play a vital part.University Hospital Southampton is now planning to bring back services and healthcare support and is leading from the frontline in ensuring that patients who need treatment can access it safely.</description>
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      <description>The Prime Minister along with the UK's top scientific advisers have paid tribute to the hundreds of volunteers who have already signed up to the COVID-19 vaccination trials in Southampton.</description>
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      <description>A liver expert has said people who feel anxious about returning to work after binge drinking over the festive season may actually be suffering from alcohol withdrawal symptoms.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Eye experts in Southampton are trialling a discreet 'buzzing belt' that can help people with sight loss find their way around.</description>
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      <description>Test Valley Borough Council has given the green light for a permanent park and ride facility for staff working at UHS and a new health and innovation campus to be built at Adanac Park in Nursling, Southampton.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/December/Council-grants-planning-permission-for-hospital-park-and-ride-and-health-campus.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Bowel cancer and emergency surgery survival in Southampton among best in country</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/December/Press-release-Bowel-cancer-and-emergency-surgery-survival-in-Southampton-among-best-in-country.aspx</link>
      <description>The rate of survival for patients undergoing bowel cancer surgery in Southampton is four times better than the national average.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/December/Press-release-Bowel-cancer-and-emergency-surgery-survival-in-Southampton-among-best-in-country.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Doctors develop way to diagnose diarrhoea infection within an hour</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Press-release-Doctors-develop-way-to-diagnose-diarrhoea-infection-within-an-hour.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors in Southampton have developed a pioneering way to test patients with diarrhoea that can diagnose the cause within an hour as opposed to the current wait of several days.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2019 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Press-release-Doctors-develop-way-to-diagnose-diarrhoea-infection-within-an-hour.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hospital trust announces new appointment to board of directors</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Hospital-trust-announces-new-appointment-to-board-of-directors.aspx</link>
      <description>University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has announced a new non-executive appointment to its board of directors.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Hospital-trust-announces-new-appointment-to-board-of-directors.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Hospital-trust-announces-new-appointment-to-board-of-directors.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Health professionals spend 'day in life' of inflammatory bowel disease patients using innovative 24-hour app</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Press-release-Health-professionals-spend-'day-in-life'-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease-patients-using-innovative-24-hour-app.aspx</link>
      <description>The inflammatory bowel disease team in Southampton have become the first clinical team in the UK to experience a day in the life of their patients using an innovative 24-hour app.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Press-release-Health-professionals-spend-'day-in-life'-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease-patients-using-innovative-24-hour-app.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Press-release-Health-professionals-spend-'day-in-life'-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease-patients-using-innovative-24-hour-app.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Next meeting of the Trust Board - 28 November 2019</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Next-meeting-of-the-Trust-Board-28-November-2019.aspx</link>
      <description>The next Trust Board public meeting will be held on Thursday, 28 November.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Next-meeting-of-the-Trust-Board-28-November-2019.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Next-meeting-of-the-Trust-Board-28-November-2019.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Improvements to crossing at Southampton General Hospital emergency department</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Improvements-to-crossing-at-Southampton-General-Hospital-emergency-department.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients and visitors to Southampton General Hospital are being advised of roadworks that are taking place on one of the main exit routes from the site.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Improvements-to-crossing-at-Southampton-General-Hospital-emergency-department.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Improvements-to-crossing-at-Southampton-General-Hospital-emergency-department.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton's Princess Anne Hospital to go purple for World Prematurity Day</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Press-release-Southamptons-Princess-Anne-Hospital-to-go-purple-for-World-Prematurity-Day.aspx</link>
      <description>Southampton's Princess Anne Hospital will go purple to mark World Prematurity Day on Sunday, 17 November – before staff, parents and babies hit the nation's TV screens in a new advertising campaign.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Press-release-Southamptons-Princess-Anne-Hospital-to-go-purple-for-World-Prematurity-Day.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Press-release-Southamptons-Princess-Anne-Hospital-to-go-purple-for-World-Prematurity-Day.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Updated: Important information for patients and visitors</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Updated-Important-information-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx</link>
      <description>We recently experienced a number of ward closures across our Trust due to cases of norovirus and an increase in emergency admissions. Please help us keep the virus contained and keep the emergency department working effectively by following the guidance here.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Updated-Important-information-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Updated-Important-information-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Doctors use pioneering 'pocket' ultrasound to beam scans to iPhones in an instant</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Press-release-Doctors-use-pioneering-'pocket'-ultrasound-to-beam-scans-to-iPhones-in-an-instant.aspx</link>
      <description>Children's intensive care doctors in Southampton have become the first in the UK to use a pioneering 'pocket' ultrasound probe which beams scans instantly to an iPhone or iPad.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Press-release-Doctors-use-pioneering-'pocket'-ultrasound-to-beam-scans-to-iPhones-in-an-instant.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Press-release-Doctors-use-pioneering-'pocket'-ultrasound-to-beam-scans-to-iPhones-in-an-instant.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Free TV for National Service of Remembrance – Sunday, 10 November</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Free-TV-for-National-Service-of-Remembrance-–-Sunday-10-November.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients will be able to access free TV on Sunday, 10 November (8am to 2pm), allowing them to watch the National Service of Remembrance.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Free-TV-for-National-Service-of-Remembrance-–-Sunday-10-November.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/November/Free-TV-for-National-Service-of-Remembrance-–-Sunday-10-November.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Researchers find whooping cough bacteria "lurks silently" in healthy people</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Researchers-find-whooping-cough-bacteria-lurks-silently-in-healthy-people.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in the UK and Europe have discovered the bacteria which causes whooping cough can "lurk silently" in the noses and throats of healthy people.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Researchers-find-whooping-cough-bacteria-lurks-silently-in-healthy-people.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Researchers-find-whooping-cough-bacteria-lurks-silently-in-healthy-people.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Building on award success at innovative lifelong health project based at UHS</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Building-on-award-success-at-innovative-healthy-living-project-based-at-UHS.aspx</link>
      <description>The pioneering LifeLab which is based at UHS has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) for its work in supporting young people to become ambassadors for healthy change in their own communities.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Building-on-award-success-at-innovative-healthy-living-project-based-at-UHS.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Building-on-award-success-at-innovative-healthy-living-project-based-at-UHS.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton clinicians use new gel injection to reduce side effects for prostate cancer patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Southampton-clinicians-use-new-gel-injection-to-reduce-side-effects-for-prostate-cancer-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>Clinicians in Southampton are using a pioneering gel injection that can reduce the side effects of radiotherapy for prostate cancer patients.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Southampton-clinicians-use-new-gel-injection-to-reduce-side-effects-for-prostate-cancer-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Southampton-clinicians-use-new-gel-injection-to-reduce-side-effects-for-prostate-cancer-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Next meeting of the Trust Board - 31 October 2019</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Next-meeting-of-the-Trust-Board-31-October-2019.aspx</link>
      <description>The next Trust Board public meeting will be held on Thursday, 31 October.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Next-meeting-of-the-Trust-Board-31-October-2019.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Next-meeting-of-the-Trust-Board-31-October-2019.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton expert says home genetic testing kits "shouldn't be used for healthcare decisions"</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Southampton-expert-says-home-genetic-testing-kits-shouldnt-be-used-for-healthcare-decisions.aspx</link>
      <description>A leading doctor based at Southampton's university hospitals has warned against the use of home genetic testing kits and called for more regulation of, and engagement with, the industry.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Southampton-expert-says-home-genetic-testing-kits-shouldnt-be-used-for-healthcare-decisions.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Southampton-expert-says-home-genetic-testing-kits-shouldnt-be-used-for-healthcare-decisions.aspx</guid>
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      <title>NHS staff from across Hampshire join forces to showcase future of healthcare</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/NHS-staff-from-across-Hampshire-join-forces-to-showcase-future-of-healthcare.aspx</link>
      <description>NHS staff from across Hampshire will join forces this week to showcase plans for the future of healthcare in the south.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/NHS-staff-from-across-Hampshire-join-forces-to-showcase-future-of-healthcare.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/NHS-staff-from-across-Hampshire-join-forces-to-showcase-future-of-healthcare.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Doctors say lack of data 'may put overweight children at risk' during surgery</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Doctors-say-lack-of-data-may-put-overweight-children-at-risk-during-surgery.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton have said the lack of data on overweight children presenting for surgery in the UK may be putting them at greater risk of complications.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Doctors-say-lack-of-data-may-put-overweight-children-at-risk-during-surgery.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Doctors-say-lack-of-data-may-put-overweight-children-at-risk-during-surgery.aspx</guid>
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      <title>New website to help you find the right NHS service</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/New-website-to-help-you-find-the-right-NHS-service.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 12:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/New-website-to-help-you-find-the-right-NHS-service.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/New-website-to-help-you-find-the-right-NHS-service.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Public Health England launches 'Every Mind Matters', the first national NHS mental health campaign</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Public-Health-England-launches-'Every-Mind-Matters'-the-first-national-NHS-mental-health-campaign..aspx</link>
      <description>The new Every Mind Matters campaign encourages adults to be more aware of their mental health and helps them to discover simple steps to look after their mental health and wellbeing.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Public-Health-England-launches-'Every-Mind-Matters'-the-first-national-NHS-mental-health-campaign..aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Public-Health-England-launches-'Every-Mind-Matters'-the-first-national-NHS-mental-health-campaign..aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Doctors trial new vaccine to protect babies against life-threatening respiratory infections</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Doctors-trial-new-vaccine-to-protect-babies-against-life-threatening-respiratory-infections.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors in Southampton are trialling a new vaccine that could prevent babies developing a virus which can cause life-threatening respiratory infections.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Doctors-trial-new-vaccine-to-protect-babies-against-life-threatening-respiratory-infections.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Doctors-trial-new-vaccine-to-protect-babies-against-life-threatening-respiratory-infections.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Staff and patients to take part in second scrap car rally for cancer charity</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Staff-and-patients-to-take-part-in-second-scrap-car-rally-for-cancer-charity.aspx</link>
      <description>A team of Southampton doctors, nurses, patients and fundraisers are set to take part in a second major scrap car rally to raise funds for a novel cancer treatment.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Staff-and-patients-to-take-part-in-second-scrap-car-rally-for-cancer-charity.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Press-release-Staff-and-patients-to-take-part-in-second-scrap-car-rally-for-cancer-charity.aspx</guid>
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      <title>UHS children's unit celebrates 30 years with opening of new space for teenagers</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/UHS-childrens-unit-celebrates-30-years-with-opening-of-new-space-for-teenagers.aspx</link>
      <description>A paediatric unit that provides care and treatment for children with chronic health conditions has celebrated its 30th anniversary with the opening of a new dedicated space for teenagers.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/UHS-childrens-unit-celebrates-30-years-with-opening-of-new-space-for-teenagers.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/UHS-childrens-unit-celebrates-30-years-with-opening-of-new-space-for-teenagers.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Choosing the right service</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Choosing-the-right-service-over-the-August-bank-holiday-weekend.aspx</link>
      <description>Our emergency department is just one of the urgent care services in Southampton. If you need medical attention but it is not life threatening, there are a number of other local NHS services to choose from. Selecting the right one will help you get the treatment you need faster.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Choosing-the-right-service-over-the-August-bank-holiday-weekend.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Choosing-the-right-service-over-the-August-bank-holiday-weekend.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Council of Governors' meeting - Tuesday, 8 October</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Council-of-Governors-meeting-Tuesday-8-October.aspx</link>
      <description>Members of staff and the public are invited to the next Council of Governors' meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, 8 October 2019.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Council-of-Governors-meeting-Tuesday-8-October.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/October/Council-of-Governors-meeting-Tuesday-8-October.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Governor elections 2019: the results</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Governor-elections-2019-the-results.aspx</link>
      <description>Voting has closed, and we are pleased to announce the results of the 2019 election to join the Council of Governors.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2019 13:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Governor-elections-2019-the-results.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Governor-elections-2019-the-results.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital staff to mark patient safety day with drive to improve kindness</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Hospital-staff-to-mark-patient-safety-day-with-drive-to-improve-kindness.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff at Southampton's teaching hospitals are set to mark World Patient Safety Day (Tuesday, 17 September) by launching a drive to improve kindness and appreciation for each other.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2019 22:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Hospital-staff-to-mark-patient-safety-day-with-drive-to-improve-kindness.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Hospital-staff-to-mark-patient-safety-day-with-drive-to-improve-kindness.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Next meeting of the Trust Board - 26 September 2019</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Next-meeting-of-the-Trust-Board-26-September-2019.aspx</link>
      <description>The next Trust Board public meeting will be held on Thursday, 26 September.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Press release: Cancer expert welcomes HPV vaccine for boys but warns against limited rollout</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Press-release-Cancer-expert-welcomes-HPV-vaccine-for-boys-but-warns-against-limited-rollout.aspx</link>
      <description>A cancer expert has welcomed the introduction of the HPV vaccine for boys but warned not extending it to those over 13 is "misguided".</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2019 09:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Press-release-Cancer-expert-welcomes-HPV-vaccine-for-boys-but-warns-against-limited-rollout.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Doctor warns untreated sleep disorder 'as dangerous as drink driving'</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Doctor-warns-untreated-sleep-disorder-as-dangerous-as-drink-driving.aspx</link>
      <description>A leading doctor has warned that people with an undiagnosed and untreated sleep condition are as dangerous on the roads as drink drivers.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Press release: Surgeons begin "potentially game-changing" prostate cancer trial</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Press-release-Surgeons-begin-potentially-game-changing-prostate-cancer-trial.aspx</link>
      <description>Surgeons in Southampton are part of a groundbreaking national trial that could transform the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Press-release-Surgeons-begin-potentially-game-changing-prostate-cancer-trial.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Press-release-Surgeons-begin-potentially-game-changing-prostate-cancer-trial.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Introducing the children's short stay assessment unit</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Introducing-the-childrens-short-stay-assessment-unit.aspx</link>
      <description>A new children's short stay assessment unit will open on Tuesday, 10 September as part of the children's emergency department at University Hospital Southampton.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Introducing-the-childrens-short-stay-assessment-unit.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/September/Introducing-the-childrens-short-stay-assessment-unit.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Leading doctor says kidney patients and families "let down" by poor mental health support and therapy</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Press-release-Leading-doctor-says-kidney-patients-and-families-let-down-by-poor-mental-health-support-and-therapy.aspx</link>
      <description>A leading children's doctor has said patients across the UK with kidney disease and their families are being "let down" by a lack of mental health support and therapy.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Press-release-Leading-doctor-says-kidney-patients-and-families-let-down-by-poor-mental-health-support-and-therapy.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Next meeting of the Trust Board - Friday, 30 August</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Next-meeting-of-the-Trust-Board-Friday-30-August.aspx</link>
      <description>The next Trust Board public meeting will be held on Friday, 30 August 2019.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Next-meeting-of-the-Trust-Board-Friday-30-August.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Next-meeting-of-the-Trust-Board-Friday-30-August.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Rescheduled temporary closure of orange car park, 23 to 25 August</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Temporary-closure-of-orange-car-park.aspx</link>
      <description>The orange car park at Southampton General Hospital will be temporarily closed from 6pm Friday, 23 August to 8pm on Sunday, 25 August, to enable the delivery and installation of a crane for the general intensive care unit (GICU) extension building works.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Temporary-closure-of-orange-car-park.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Temporary-closure-of-orange-car-park.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Surgeons use laser 'pop-dusting' technique to remove kidney stones</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Press-release-Surgeons-use-laser-'pop-dusting'-technique-to-remove-kidney-stones.aspx</link>
      <description>Surgeons in Southampton are using a new laser technique to dust away the surface of large kidney stones and make them crumble like popcorn.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2019 16:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Press-release-Surgeons-use-laser-'pop-dusting'-technique-to-remove-kidney-stones.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Press-release-Surgeons-use-laser-'pop-dusting'-technique-to-remove-kidney-stones.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Temporary changes to outpatient pharmacy</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Temporary-changes-to-outpatient-pharmacy.aspx</link>
      <description>The outpatient pharmacy at Southampton General Hospital is undergoing a redesign, with work starting on Saturday, 17 August. This essential work will improve efficiency of our pharmacy and the experience our patients receive.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Temporary-changes-to-outpatient-pharmacy.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Temporary-changes-to-outpatient-pharmacy.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Clinicians trial virtual reality training to improve care for patients with diabetes</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Press-release-Clinicians-trial-virtual-reality-training-to-improve-care-for-patients-with-diabetes.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors and nurses in Southampton and Portsmouth are piloting a virtual reality training system to help improve the care of people with diabetes during hospital admissions.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Press-release-Clinicians-trial-virtual-reality-training-to-improve-care-for-patients-with-diabetes.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Press-release-Clinicians-trial-virtual-reality-training-to-improve-care-for-patients-with-diabetes.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust announces new appointment to board of directors</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Hospital-trust-announces-new-appointment-to-board-of-directors.aspx</link>
      <description>University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has announced a new non-executive appointment to its board of directors.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Hospital-trust-announces-new-appointment-to-board-of-directors.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Hospital-trust-announces-new-appointment-to-board-of-directors.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Clinicians to screen cricket fans for diabetes in UK first</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Clinicians-to-screen-cricket-fans-for-diabetes-in-UK-first.aspx</link>
      <description>Clinicians will screen cricket fans for diabetes for the first time in the UK today (Friday) when Hampshire host Somerset in the Vitality Blast at The Ageas Bowl.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2019 09:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Clinicians-to-screen-cricket-fans-for-diabetes-in-UK-first.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Clinicians-to-screen-cricket-fans-for-diabetes-in-UK-first.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton cancer nurse transforming care for military personnel and veterans</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Press-release-Southampton-cancer-nurse-transforming-care-for-military-personnel-and-veterans.aspx</link>
      <description>A Southampton nurse who has transformed care for armed forces personnel and veterans diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer has been made full-time due to her success.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2019 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Press-release-Southampton-cancer-nurse-transforming-care-for-military-personnel-and-veterans.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Press-release-Southampton-cancer-nurse-transforming-care-for-military-personnel-and-veterans.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Governor elections - voting now open</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Governor-elections-voting-now-open.aspx</link>
      <description>Voting is now open to elect governors to represent the public constituencies of Southampton City, New Forest, Eastleigh and Test Valley, Isle of Wight and Rest of England and Wales.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 13:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Governor-elections-voting-now-open.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Governor-elections-voting-now-open.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton researchers discover "hidden reservoir of bacteria" in nose linked to chronic sinus infections</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Press-release-Southampton-researchers-discover-hidden-reservoir-of-bacteria-in-nose-linked-to-chronic-sinus-infections.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton have discovered a "hidden reservoir of bacteria" in the nose that can prevent antibiotics being effective in the treatment of chronic sinus infections.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 16:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Press-release-Southampton-researchers-discover-hidden-reservoir-of-bacteria-in-nose-linked-to-chronic-sinus-infections.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/August/Press-release-Southampton-researchers-discover-hidden-reservoir-of-bacteria-in-nose-linked-to-chronic-sinus-infections.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Spinal surgeon warns holidaymakers of water park and shallow diving dangers</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Press-release-Spinal-surgeon-warns-holidaymakers-of-water-park-and-shallow-diving-dangers.aspx</link>
      <description>A top spinal surgeon has urged people to recognise the dangers posed by water parks and shallow diving as they set off on their summer holidays.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2019 11:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Press-release-Spinal-surgeon-warns-holidaymakers-of-water-park-and-shallow-diving-dangers.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Press-release-Spinal-surgeon-warns-holidaymakers-of-water-park-and-shallow-diving-dangers.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital develops innovative dementia-friendly x-ray room</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Press-release-Hospital-develops-innovative-dementia-friendly-x-ray-room.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff at University Hospital Southampton have created an innovative dementia-friendly x-ray room complete with woodland imagery, blue sky tiles and music tailored to each patient.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Press-release-Hospital-develops-innovative-dementia-friendly-x-ray-room.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Press-release-Hospital-develops-innovative-dementia-friendly-x-ray-room.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Saints legend Matt Le Tissier visits patients and staff</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Saints-legend-Matt-Le-Tissier-visits-patients-and-staff.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients and staff at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) met Saints legend Matt Le Tissier when he visited an 'activity hub' designed to encourage health and wellbeing through exercise and movement for older people.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Saints-legend-Matt-Le-Tissier-visits-patients-and-staff.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Saints-legend-Matt-Le-Tissier-visits-patients-and-staff.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hospital trust opens activity hub for older patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Hospital-trust-opens-activity-hub-for-older-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff and patients have celebrated the grand opening of an activity hub to serve patients on the medicine for older people (MOP) wards. The hub will play a key role in getting people moving while tackling the loneliness that some patients feel while in hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2019 09:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Hospital-trust-opens-activity-hub-for-older-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Hospital-trust-opens-activity-hub-for-older-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Give someone another summer - give blood</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Give-someone-another-summer-give-blood.aspx</link>
      <description>NHS Blood and Transplant is calling for donors in Southampton to give blood throughout the summer to help those who need it most.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2019 16:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Give-someone-another-summer-give-blood.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Give-someone-another-summer-give-blood.aspx</guid>
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      <title>UHS nursery finds white noise helps children sleep for longer</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/UHS-nursery-finds-white-noise-helps-children-sleep-for-longer.aspx</link>
      <description>Trust Taplins Childcare, a nursery for children whose parents work at University Hospital Southampton, has improved babies' sleep through the innovative use of white noise.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/UHS-nursery-finds-white-noise-helps-children-sleep-for-longer.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/UHS-nursery-finds-white-noise-helps-children-sleep-for-longer.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Council of Governors' meeting - Tuesday, 9 July</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Council-of-Governors-meeting-Tuesday-9-July.aspx</link>
      <description>Members of staff and the public are invited to the next Council of Governors' meeting which will be held on Tuesday, 9 July 2019.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Council-of-Governors-meeting-Tuesday-9-July.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Council-of-Governors-meeting-Tuesday-9-July.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton pharmacist recognised by Prime Minister for diabetes care</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Press-release-Southampton-pharmacist-recognised-by-Prime-Minister-for-diabetes-care.aspx</link>
      <description>A pharmacist based at Southampton's teaching hospitals has been recognised by the Prime Minister for his work to improve diabetes care.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2019 10:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Press-release-Southampton-pharmacist-recognised-by-Prime-Minister-for-diabetes-care.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/July/Press-release-Southampton-pharmacist-recognised-by-Prime-Minister-for-diabetes-care.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Overnight closures of Coxford Road for resurfacing work</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Overnight-closures-of-Coxford-Road-for-resurfacing-work.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients, staff and visitors to Southampton General and Princess Anne hospitals are being advised of diversions that will be in place overnight beginning tomorrow (Monday, 1 July)</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Overnight-closures-of-Coxford-Road-for-resurfacing-work.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Overnight-closures-of-Coxford-Road-for-resurfacing-work.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton researchers secure £3 million for dedicated infection lab</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-Southampton-researchers-secure-3-million-for-dedicated-infection-lab.aspx</link>
      <description>Clinicians and researchers in Southampton have secured £2.8 million to develop cutting-edge research laboratories to tackle antibiotic-resistant infections.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-Southampton-researchers-secure-3-million-for-dedicated-infection-lab.aspx" />
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      <title>Press release: Head and neck cancer patient treated with innovative radiotherapy technique in UK first</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-Head-and-neck-cancer-patient-treated-with-innovative-radiotherapy-technique-in-UK-first.aspx</link>
      <description>A woman from Salisbury has become the first patient in the UK with head and neck cancer to receive radiotherapy in the operating theatre during surgery to remove a recurrent tumour.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-Head-and-neck-cancer-patient-treated-with-innovative-radiotherapy-technique-in-UK-first.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Plan your journey ahead of M27 closure this weekend</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Plan-your-journey-ahead-of-M27-closure-this-weekend.aspx</link>
      <description>Due to diversions from the planned closure of the M27 between junctions three and four this weekend, we are expecting significantly more traffic on local roads around our hospital sites in Southampton and the wider area</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Plan-your-journey-ahead-of-M27-closure-this-weekend.aspx" />
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      <title>Next meeting of the Trust Board - Thursday, 27 June</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Next-meeting-of-the-Trust-Board-Thursday-27-June.aspx</link>
      <description>The next Trust Board public meeting will be held on Thursday, 27 June 2019.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Press release: Knee surgeon says warming up before park kickabouts should be "routine and socially acceptable"</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-Knee-surgeon-says-warming-up-before-park-kickabouts-should-be-routine-and-socially-acceptable.aspx</link>
      <description>A top knee surgeon has said warming up before any level of sporting activity – even a kickabout in the park – should be "routine and seen as socially acceptable".</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-Knee-surgeon-says-warming-up-before-park-kickabouts-should-be-routine-and-socially-acceptable.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Praise for dedicated service that supports young patients with learning disabilities</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Praise-for-dedicated-service-that-supports-young-patients-with-learning-disabilities.aspx</link>
      <description>The mum of a young patient who has multiple support needs has praised the work of staff at University Hospital Southampton during their visit that coincided with Learning Disability Week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Press release: Leading doctor says healthcare staff should routinely advise patients on reducing air pollution</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-Leading-doctor-says-healthcare-staff-should-routinely-advise-patients-on-reducing-air-pollution.aspx</link>
      <description>A leading respiratory specialist has said healthcare professionals should routinely advise their patients on how they can help to reduce air pollution during consultations.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2019 14:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-Leading-doctor-says-healthcare-staff-should-routinely-advise-patients-on-reducing-air-pollution.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-Leading-doctor-says-healthcare-staff-should-routinely-advise-patients-on-reducing-air-pollution.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Innovative health education programme based at UHS hits major milestone</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Innovative-health-education-programme-based-at-UHS-hits-major-milestone.aspx</link>
      <description>An innovative education programme that teaches young people about the science behind health messages to improve children's health has welcomed its 10,000th student to the project.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Innovative-health-education-programme-based-at-UHS-hits-major-milestone.aspx" />
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust celebrates achievements of "outstanding" volunteers</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-Hospital-trust-celebrates-achievements-of-outstanding-volunteers.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff and guests celebrated the achievements of volunteers across Southampton's teaching hospitals at a ceremony held on Wednesday as part of Volunteers' Week.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 16:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>NHS rainbow badges launched at University Hospital Southampton</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/NHS-rainbow-badges-launched-at-University-Hospital-Southampton.aspx</link>
      <description>NHS staff in Southampton have joined the rainbow badge project as an initiative to promote a positive message of inclusion for LGBT+ patients and colleagues.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/NHS-rainbow-badges-launched-at-University-Hospital-Southampton.aspx" />
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      <title>Press release: Eye experts first in UK to use precision laser to split corneal tissue</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-Eye-experts-first-in-UK-to-use-precision-laser-to-split-corneal-tissue.aspx</link>
      <description>Eye experts in Southampton are the first in the UK to use a new surgical laser that can split corneal tissue in two – potentially doubling the number of patients who could benefit from sight-saving transplants.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-Eye-experts-first-in-UK-to-use-precision-laser-to-split-corneal-tissue.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Could you be the governor we need?</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Could-you-be-the-governor-we-need.aspx</link>
      <description>Governor elections for all four of our public constituencies are now open.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Press release: UK woman pain-free after 40 years following world-first nerve stimulation implant procedure</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-UK-woman-pain-free-after-40-years-following-world-first-nerve-stimulation-implant-procedure.aspx</link>
      <description>A woman in the UK is now pain-free for the first time in almost 40 years following a world-first nerve stimulation procedure.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2019 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-UK-woman-pain-free-after-40-years-following-world-first-nerve-stimulation-implant-procedure.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/June/Press-release-UK-woman-pain-free-after-40-years-following-world-first-nerve-stimulation-implant-procedure.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton doctors trial gene therapy for severe bleeding disorder</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Southampton-doctors-trial-gene-therapy-for-severe-bleeding-disorder.aspx</link>
      <description>Southampton doctors are trialling a pioneering gene therapy that could lead to a cure for patients with a severe bleeding disorder.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 17:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Southampton-doctors-trial-gene-therapy-for-severe-bleeding-disorder.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Southampton-doctors-trial-gene-therapy-for-severe-bleeding-disorder.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Trauma experts trial use of new enhanced blood transfusion to improve survival</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Trauma-experts-trial-use-of-new-enhanced-blood-transfusion-to-improve-survival.aspx</link>
      <description>Clinicians in Southampton are trialling a new treatment which involves giving trauma patients an enhanced blood transfusion to help improve their chances of survival.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 17:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Trauma-experts-trial-use-of-new-enhanced-blood-transfusion-to-improve-survival.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Trauma-experts-trial-use-of-new-enhanced-blood-transfusion-to-improve-survival.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Construction of new children's emergency department to resume</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Construction-of-new-children's-emergency-department-to-resume.aspx</link>
      <description>Construction of Southampton's new children's emergency and trauma department will resume on Tuesday, 28 May. To help us keep you safe we've made a few changes to our ED drop off areas - find out more here.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Construction-of-new-children's-emergency-department-to-resume.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Construction-of-new-children's-emergency-department-to-resume.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton-led digital follow-up revolutionising care for prostate cancer patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Southampton-led-digital-follow-up-revolutionising-care-for-prostate-cancer-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>A revolutionary new digital model of follow-up care for prostate cancer patients based on Southampton's personal online health record is speeding up access to test results and reducing the need for hospital appointments.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 10:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Southampton-led-digital-follow-up-revolutionising-care-for-prostate-cancer-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Southampton-led-digital-follow-up-revolutionising-care-for-prostate-cancer-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Orthopaedic surgeons warn lack of baby hip screening 'costing NHS millions'</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Orthopaedic-surgeons-warn-lack-of-baby-hip-screening-'costing-NHS-millions'.aspx</link>
      <description>Orthopaedic surgeons in Southampton have warned the lack of baby hip screening in England is costing the NHS millions in negligence payouts and surgery.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 09:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Orthopaedic-surgeons-warn-lack-of-baby-hip-screening-'costing-NHS-millions'.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Increased cases of norovirus - information for patients and visitors</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Increased-cases-of-norovirus-information-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx</link>
      <description>Over the past few days, there has been an increase in the number of cases of norovirus in and around Southampton.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Increased-cases-of-norovirus-information-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Increased-cases-of-norovirus-information-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Pioneering therapy dog study shows overwhelming support from staff and patients for nationwide rollout</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Pioneering-therapy-dog-study-shows-overwhelming-support-from-staff-and-patients-for-nationwide-rollout.aspx</link>
      <description>A pioneering study into the effect of therapy dogs on the wards at Southampton Children's Hospital has shown overwhelming support from staff, patients and families for a nationwide rollout.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 10:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Pioneering-therapy-dog-study-shows-overwhelming-support-from-staff-and-patients-for-nationwide-rollout.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Pioneering-therapy-dog-study-shows-overwhelming-support-from-staff-and-patients-for-nationwide-rollout.aspx</guid>
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      <title>International Nurses Day 2019: Recognising the amazing work of our nursing staff</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/International-Nurses-Day-2019-Recognising-the-amazing-work-of-our-nursing-staff.aspx</link>
      <description>University Hospital Southampton has celebrated the contribution that nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers make to patient care with a presentation of awards ahead of International Nurses Day on 12 May.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2019 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/International-Nurses-Day-2019-Recognising-the-amazing-work-of-our-nursing-staff.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust shares digital initiatives with government's top technology adviser</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Hospital-trust-shares-digital-initiatives-with-government's-top-technology-adviser.aspx</link>
      <description>Clinicians and IT experts at Southampton's university hospitals shared some of their pioneering digital initiatives with the government's top health technology adviser during a visit this week (Wednesday).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Hospital-trust-shares-digital-initiatives-with-government's-top-technology-adviser.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Doctors call for better use of weekend healthcare services following surge in hospital attendances</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Doctors-call-for-better-use-of-weekend-healthcare-services-following-surge-in-hospital-attendances.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors in Southampton have called for more effort to raise awareness of the range of health services available on weekends and over bank holidays following a surge in hospital attendances after Easter.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2019 14:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/May/Press-release-Doctors-call-for-better-use-of-weekend-healthcare-services-following-surge-in-hospital-attendances.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Young patients inspire epic 'IronFran' challenge</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Young-patients-inspire-epic-IronFran-challenge.aspx</link>
      <description>FORMER Southampton footballer Francis Benali will dedicate the homecoming leg of his epic 7-day IronMan-distance triathlon challenge to two young Saints fans who have been forced to face a tough battle with cancer.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 06:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Young-patients-inspire-epic-IronFran-challenge.aspx" />
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust recognised nationally for improving care for older patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Press-release-Hospital-trust-recognised-nationally-for-improving-care-for-older-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust have received a prestigious national award for improving care for older patients.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Press-release-Hospital-trust-recognised-nationally-for-improving-care-for-older-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Press-release-Hospital-trust-recognised-nationally-for-improving-care-for-older-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Lead healthcare scientist wins national award</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Lead-healthcare-scientist-wins-national-award.aspx</link>
      <description>University Hospital Southampton's lead healthcare scientist has received a national award for her work in histopathology and her commitment to raising the profile of healthcare science.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Saints squad visits Southampton's hospitals</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Saints-squad-visits-Southamptons-hospitals.aspx</link>
      <description>Players from Southampton Football Club visited University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust to meet patients and staff across Southampton Children's Hospital and Southampton General Hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 11:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Saints-squad-visits-Southamptons-hospitals.aspx" />
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust rated 'good' by health watchdogs following inspection</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Press-release-Hospital-trust-rated-'good'-by-health-watchdogs-following-inspection.aspx</link>
      <description>Health watchdogs have rated University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust as 'good' overall following a recent inspection – and 'outstanding' for providing effective services.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Press-release-Hospital-trust-rated-'good'-by-health-watchdogs-following-inspection.aspx" />
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      <title>Press release: Doctors pioneer enhanced MRI scan for babies with brain injury</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Press-release-Doctors-pioneer-enhanced-MRI-scan-for-babies-with-brain-injury.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors and scientists in Southampton are trialling enhanced MRI techniques that could predict the long-term outlook for babies who suffer brain injury at birth.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Press-release-Doctors-pioneer-enhanced-MRI-scan-for-babies-with-brain-injury.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton's 'twin surgeon' model revolutionises children's kidney stone treatment</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Press-release-Southampton's-'twin-surgeon'-model-revolutionises-children's-kidney-stone-treatment.aspx</link>
      <description>Surgeons in Southampton have revolutionised the treatment of kidney stones in children by combining the skills of adult and paediatric specialists.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2019 11:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Press-release-Southampton's-'twin-surgeon'-model-revolutionises-children's-kidney-stone-treatment.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Press-release-Southampton's-'twin-surgeon'-model-revolutionises-children's-kidney-stone-treatment.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Official opening of fully accessible facility at UHS</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Official-opening-of-fully-accessible-facility-at-UHS.aspx</link>
      <description>University Hospital Southampton is pleased to offer patients and visitors a fully accessible changing facility following the opening of an accredited Changing Places toilet.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New measures to reduce longer waiting times in pharmacy</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/New-measures-to-reduce-longer-waiting-times-in-pharmacy.aspx</link>
      <description>Our hospital pharmacy team apologise if some patients experience longer than normal waits for their prescription due to a temporary staffing issue.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Advanced warning of roadworks on Coxford Road</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Advanced-warning-of-roadworks-on-Coxford-Road.aspx</link>
      <description>A project to improve access and relieve congestion around Southampton General Hospital is scheduled to begin later this month.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Advanced-warning-of-roadworks-on-Coxford-Road.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Advanced-warning-of-roadworks-on-Coxford-Road.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust's women's and maternity care rated among best in the world</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Press-release-Hospital-trust's-women's-and-maternity-care-rated-among-best-in-the-world.aspx</link>
      <description>Women's and maternity care at Southampton's university hospitals has been rated among the best in the world.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Press-release-Hospital-trust's-women's-and-maternity-care-rated-among-best-in-the-world.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/April/Press-release-Hospital-trust's-women's-and-maternity-care-rated-among-best-in-the-world.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Preparation work ahead of proposed GICU extension beginning Monday, 1 April</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Preparation-work-ahead-of-proposed-GICU-extension-beginning-Monday-1-April.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff are being advised to expect some disruption around the Southampton General Hospital site, as preparation work begins for a proposed £22m extension to the general intensive care unit (GICU).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Preparation-work-ahead-of-proposed-GICU-extension-beginning-Monday-1-April.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Preparation-work-ahead-of-proposed-GICU-extension-beginning-Monday-1-April.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Current screening programme for baby hip problems has "failed"</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Current-screening-programme-for-baby-hip-problems-has-failed.aspx</link>
      <description>Orthopaedic surgeons in Southampton have said selective screening introduced in 1986 to identify hip problems in babies in England has "failed" to prevent late diagnoses.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Current-screening-programme-for-baby-hip-problems-has-failed.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Current-screening-programme-for-baby-hip-problems-has-failed.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton researchers say weekly bottle of wine has same cancer risk as ten cigarettes</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Southampton-researchers-say-weekly-bottle-of-wine-has-same-cancer-risk-as-ten-cigarettes.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton have found drinking a bottle of wine a week increases the risk of cancer by as much as smoking between five and 10 cigarettes.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Southampton-researchers-say-weekly-bottle-of-wine-has-same-cancer-risk-as-ten-cigarettes.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Southampton-researchers-say-weekly-bottle-of-wine-has-same-cancer-risk-as-ten-cigarettes.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Stars shine at Hospital Heroes awards</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Stars-shine-at-Hospital-Heroes-awards.aspx</link>
      <description>The incredible work and the staff who make it happen at UHS were celebrated at the annual Hospital Heroes award ceremony.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Stars-shine-at-Hospital-Heroes-awards.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Stars-shine-at-Hospital-Heroes-awards.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton surgeon helps create 'IKEA clinic' for global health disasters</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Southampton-surgeon-helps-create-IKEA-clinic-for-global-health-disasters.aspx</link>
      <description>A Southampton surgeon has helped to develop a flat-pack health clinic – dubbed "IKEA for emergencies" – for use in global conflict and disaster zones.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Southampton-surgeon-helps-create-IKEA-clinic-for-global-health-disasters.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Southampton-surgeon-helps-create-IKEA-clinic-for-global-health-disasters.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Healthcare scientists "hamstrung" by lack of awareness and investment</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Healthcare-scientists-hamstrung-by-lack-of-awareness-and-investment.aspx</link>
      <description>A leading healthcare scientist has said the profession is being "hamstrung" due to a lack of awareness and investment.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Healthcare-scientists-hamstrung-by-lack-of-awareness-and-investment.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Healthcare-scientists-hamstrung-by-lack-of-awareness-and-investment.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Leading doctor warns use of blood test to diagnose heart attacks is 'flawed'</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Leading-doctor-warns-use-of-blood-test-to-diagnose-heart-attacks-is-flawed.aspx</link>
      <description>A leading cardiac specialist has said some patients who suffer suspected heart attacks could be receiving inappropriate investigations and unnecessary treatment due to a 'flawed' blood test.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Leading-doctor-warns-use-of-blood-test-to-diagnose-heart-attacks-is-flawed.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Leading-doctor-warns-use-of-blood-test-to-diagnose-heart-attacks-is-flawed.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Family set to trek Kilimanjaro for hospital staff who saved child's sight</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Family-set-to-trek-Kilimanjaro-for-hospital-staff-who-saved-childs-sight.aspx</link>
      <description>The family of a child who developed a rare eye condition are set to trek Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of the clinicians who saved his sight.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 15:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Family-set-to-trek-Kilimanjaro-for-hospital-staff-who-saved-childs-sight.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Family-set-to-trek-Kilimanjaro-for-hospital-staff-who-saved-childs-sight.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Eight-week breastfeeding supplement prevents weight loss in premature babies after discharge</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Eight-week-breastfeeding-supplement-prevents-weight-loss-in-premature-babies-after-discharge.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors in Southampton have found an eight-week nutrient supplement for breastfeeding mums can help prevent weight loss and boost the growth of premature babies after they leave hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Eight-week-breastfeeding-supplement-prevents-weight-loss-in-premature-babies-after-discharge.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Press-release-Eight-week-breastfeeding-supplement-prevents-weight-loss-in-premature-babies-after-discharge.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Celebrating International Women's Day on Friday, 8 March</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Celebrating-International-Womens-Day-on-Friday-8-March.aspx</link>
      <description>International Women's Day is centred around promoting and celebrating the achievements of women and raising awareness around having gender balance across our communities. Over the last year, we've shared many news stories that highlight women and their invaluable contributions to healthcare. Here are just a few that hit the headlines.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 04:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Celebrating-International-Womens-Day-on-Friday-8-March.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Celebrating-International-Womens-Day-on-Friday-8-March.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Council of Governors' meeting - Tuesday, 12 March</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Council-of-Governors-meeting-Tuesday-12-March.aspx</link>
      <description>Members of staff and the public are invited to the next Council of Governors' meeting which will be held on Tuesday, 12 March 2019.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Council-of-Governors-meeting-Tuesday-12-March.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/March/Council-of-Governors-meeting-Tuesday-12-March.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Young heart patients showered with cards and gifts on Valentine's Day</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Young-heart-patients-showered-with-cards-and-gifts-on-Valentines-Day.aspx</link>
      <description>Young heart patients at Southampton Children's Hospital celebrated Valentine's Day on the wards with hundreds of handmade cards and gifts sent in by local schools and nurseries.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2019 12:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Young-heart-patients-showered-with-cards-and-gifts-on-Valentines-Day.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Young-heart-patients-showered-with-cards-and-gifts-on-Valentines-Day.aspx</guid>
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      <title>UHS members' evening - 18 March: Celebrating women creating change at UHS</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/UHS-members-evening-18-March-Celebrating-women-creating-change-at-UHS.aspx</link>
      <description>In recognition of International Women's Day which takes place in March, we are dedicating our March members' evening to celebrating some of the fantastic women working here at University Hospital Southampton.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/UHS-members-evening-18-March-Celebrating-women-creating-change-at-UHS.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/UHS-members-evening-18-March-Celebrating-women-creating-change-at-UHS.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital first to offer all patients chance to manage healthcare online</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Hospital-first-to-offer-all-patients-chance-to-manage-healthcare-online.aspx</link>
      <description>University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) has become the first to offer all patients the chance to access and manage their hospital record online.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Hospital-first-to-offer-all-patients-chance-to-manage-healthcare-online.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Hospital-first-to-offer-all-patients-chance-to-manage-healthcare-online.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Leading nurse says young dementia patients "falling into void"</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Leading-nurse-says-young-dementia-patients-falling-into-void.aspx</link>
      <description>A leading nurse says people in the UK who develop dementia under the age of 65 are "falling into a void" with little or no access to long-term specialist support.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Leading-nurse-says-young-dementia-patients-falling-into-void.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Leading-nurse-says-young-dementia-patients-falling-into-void.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Doctors create innovative hospital 'passport' for older patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Doctors-create-innovative-hospital-passport-for-older-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors have designed an innovative hospital 'passport' to help improve personal care and support for older patients at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Doctors-create-innovative-hospital-passport-for-older-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Doctors-create-innovative-hospital-passport-for-older-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital's 'super' volunteer role improves mealtimes and mobility for older patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-Hospital's-'super'-volunteer-role-improves-mealtimes-and-mobility-for-older-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>A 'super' volunteer role developed by staff at Southampton's teaching hospitals has been recognised nationally for improving mealtime and mobility support for older patients.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-Hospital's-'super'-volunteer-role-improves-mealtimes-and-mobility-for-older-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-Hospital's-'super'-volunteer-role-improves-mealtimes-and-mobility-for-older-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust to showcase innovations in care to country's top nurse</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Hospital-trust-to-showcase-innovations-in-care-to-country's-top-nurse.aspx</link>
      <description>The country's top nurse will visit Southampton's teaching hospitals tomorrow (Friday) to meet staff and find out more about developments in nursing and midwifery.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Hospital-trust-to-showcase-innovations-in-care-to-country's-top-nurse.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Hospital-trust-to-showcase-innovations-in-care-to-country's-top-nurse.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton clinicians to screen football fans for diabetes in UK first</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Southampton-clinicians-to-screen-football-fans-for-diabetes-in-UK-first.aspx</link>
      <description>Clinicians will screen football fans for diabetes for the first time in the UK on Saturday (09 February) when Southampton host Cardiff City at St Mary's Stadium.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2019 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Southampton-clinicians-to-screen-football-fans-for-diabetes-in-UK-first.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Information for patients and visitors</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Information-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Information-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx" />
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      <title>Press release: Hospital staff and supporters to celebrate development of new cancer support centre</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Hospital-staff-and-supporters-to-celebrate-development-of-new-cancer-support-centre.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff and supporters at Southampton's university hospitals will celebrate the development of a new £5 million support centre for cancer patients at an event on Monday (04 February) to coincide with World Cancer Day.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 18:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/February/Press-release-Hospital-staff-and-supporters-to-celebrate-development-of-new-cancer-support-centre.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Cold weather alert: information for patients and visitors</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Cold-weather-alert-information-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx</link>
      <description>With cold weather predicted for parts of Hampshire, it's important to take care and stay safe this winter. Here are a number of practical things you can do to ensure you are still able to access the right services when you need them and the best ways to support more vulnerable people in your community.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Cold-weather-alert-information-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Cold-weather-alert-information-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust's IT staff hit nation's TV screens in new NHS recruitment ad</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Press-release-Hospital-trusts-IT-staff-hit-nations-TV-screens-in-new-NHS-recruitment-ad.aspx</link>
      <description>IT staff and clinicians at Southampton's university hospitals will hit the nation's TV screens this week as part of a new NHS recruitment ad.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 10:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Press-release-Hospital-trusts-IT-staff-hit-nations-TV-screens-in-new-NHS-recruitment-ad.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton doctor wins prestigious national award for dementia care</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Press-release-Southampton-doctor-wins-prestigious-national-award-for-dementia-care.aspx</link>
      <description>A doctor based at Southampton's university hospitals has received a prestigious national award for her work in developing and improving care for patients with dementia.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Press-release-Southampton-doctor-wins-prestigious-national-award-for-dementia-care.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Press-release-Southampton-doctor-wins-prestigious-national-award-for-dementia-care.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Radio Lollipop launches volunteer recruitment drive</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Press-release-Radio-Lollipop-launches-volunteer-recruitment-drive.aspx</link>
      <description>A charity which helps cheer up poorly youngsters at Southampton Children's Hospital urgently needs more volunteers.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust develops 'WhatsApp-style' flu alert for smartphones</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Press-release-Hospital-trust-develops-'WhatsApp-style'-flu-alert-for-smartphones.aspx</link>
      <description>Clinicians at Southampton's teaching hospitals now receive instant alerts to inform them if a patient has tested positive for flu and which strain they have via a new 'WhatsApp-style' messaging app.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2019 09:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Press-release-Hospital-trust-develops-'WhatsApp-style'-flu-alert-for-smartphones.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Press-release-Hospital-trust-develops-'WhatsApp-style'-flu-alert-for-smartphones.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Council of Governors' meeting - Thursday, 24 January</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Council-of-Governors-meeting-Thursday-24-January.aspx</link>
      <description>Members of the public are invited to the next Council of Governors' meeting which will be held on Thursday, 24 January 2019.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Council-of-Governors-meeting-Thursday-24-January.aspx" />
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      <title>Hospital trust launches free to use wifi for patients and visitors</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Hospital-trust-launches-free-to-use-wifi-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx</link>
      <description>Funded by Southampton Hospital Charity, University Hospital Southampton has been able to launch a new wifi service for patients and visitors.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Hospital-trust-launches-free-to-use-wifi-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Hospital-trust-launches-free-to-use-wifi-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Nurses perform surgical procedure in expansion of cardiac services</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Press-release-Nurses-perform-surgical-procedure-in-expansion-of-cardiac-services.aspx</link>
      <description>Specialist nurses at Southampton's teaching hospitals are now performing a minor surgical procedure as part of an expansion of cardiac services.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Press-release-Nurses-perform-surgical-procedure-in-expansion-of-cardiac-services.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Press-release-Nurses-perform-surgical-procedure-in-expansion-of-cardiac-services.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Join us to review plans for a new park and ride and health campus</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Join-us-to-review-plans-for-a-new-park-and-ride-and-health-campus.aspx</link>
      <description>We invite you to join us for an opportunity to review, discuss and feedback on the latest plans for a permanent staff park and ride facility and new health campus based at Adanac Park. The event will be held on Monday, 14 January at Nursling and Rownhams Village Hall.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 13:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Join-us-to-review-plans-for-a-new-park-and-ride-and-health-campus.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Join-us-to-review-plans-for-a-new-park-and-ride-and-health-campus.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Award winning tuberculosis nurse looks towards another successful year in diagnosing disease</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Award-winning-tuberculosis-nurse-looks-towards-another-successful-year-in-diagnosing-disease.aspx</link>
      <description>An award winning nurse looks forward to another successful year following national recognition for her pioneering work around tuberculosis screening.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Award-winning-tuberculosis-nurse-looks-towards-another-successful-year-in-diagnosing-disease.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2019/January/Award-winning-tuberculosis-nurse-looks-towards-another-successful-year-in-diagnosing-disease.aspx</guid>
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      <title>2018: Our year in review</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/2018-Our-year-in-review.aspx</link>
      <description>As we prepare to enter 2019, here is a look back at some of the highlights from the past year.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 14:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/2018-Our-year-in-review.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/2018-Our-year-in-review.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Liver expert warns Dry January can be "perfect decoy" for problem drinkers</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Liver-expert-warns-Dry-January-can-be-perfect-decoy-for-problem-drinkers.aspx</link>
      <description>A top liver specialist has warned Dry January can provide the "perfect decoy" for problem drinkers.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Liver-expert-warns-Dry-January-can-be-perfect-decoy-for-problem-drinkers.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Liver-expert-warns-Dry-January-can-be-perfect-decoy-for-problem-drinkers.aspx</guid>
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      <title>UHS staff recognised in New Year Honours</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/UHS-staff-recognised-in-New-Year-Honours.aspx</link>
      <description>Three staff based at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust have been recognised in the New Year Honours list.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2018 18:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/UHS-staff-recognised-in-New-Year-Honours.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/UHS-staff-recognised-in-New-Year-Honours.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Doctors develop app to predict risk of asthma in children</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Doctors-develop-app-to-predict-risk-of-asthma-in-children.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton and the US have created an app that can predict a child's risk of asthma through six simple yes or no questions – and without the need for blood tests.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Doctors-develop-app-to-predict-risk-of-asthma-in-children.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Doctors-develop-app-to-predict-risk-of-asthma-in-children.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust launches specialist emergency assessment unit for older patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Hospital-trust-launches-specialist-emergency-assessment-unit-for-older-patients.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Hospital-trust-launches-specialist-emergency-assessment-unit-for-older-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Hospital-trust-launches-specialist-emergency-assessment-unit-for-older-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Help us help you this winter by getting your flu vaccination</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Help-us-help-you-this-winter-by-getting-your-flu-vaccination.aspx</link>
      <description>Flu is a highly infectious disease and can lead to serious health complications. Certain groups are more at risk of flu and vaccination is still the best protection we have. These people are offered the vaccine free of charge, and are advised to have it every year.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2018 17:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Help-us-help-you-this-winter-by-getting-your-flu-vaccination.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Help-us-help-you-this-winter-by-getting-your-flu-vaccination.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton Children's Hospital to be part of BBC's superhero celebrations</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Southampton-Children's-Hospital-to-be-part-of-BBC's-superhero-celebrations.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients and staff at Southampton Children's Hospital will hit the nation's TV screens this week as part of the BBC's CBeebies and CBBC Hospital Superheroes celebrations.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Southampton-Children's-Hospital-to-be-part-of-BBC's-superhero-celebrations.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Southampton-Children's-Hospital-to-be-part-of-BBC's-superhero-celebrations.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton Children's Hospital becomes first to offer Duke of Edinburgh's Award to patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Southampton-Children's-Hospital-becomes-first-to-offer-Duke-of-Edinburghs-Award-to-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>Southampton Children's Hospital has become the first in the country to offer young patients the opportunity to obtain the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) as they transition to adult services.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Southampton-Children's-Hospital-becomes-first-to-offer-Duke-of-Edinburghs-Award-to-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/December/Press-release-Southampton-Children's-Hospital-becomes-first-to-offer-Duke-of-Edinburghs-Award-to-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>UHS power failure incident - additional information</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/UHS-power-failure-incident-additional-information.aspx</link>
      <description>Further to the public statements issued yesterday (Wednesday) concerning a major incident at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, we have provided the following additional information.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/UHS-power-failure-incident-additional-information.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/UHS-power-failure-incident-additional-information.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Major incident power cut - resolved</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Major-incident-power-cut-resolved.aspx</link>
      <description>As the electrical cable fault which led to a power failure has been resolved, we have now resumed emergency and trauma surgery and power has been fully restored across Southampton General and the Princess Anne hospitals.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Major-incident-power-cut-resolved.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Major-incident-power-cut-resolved.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Major incident power cut - an update</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Major-incident-power-cut-an-update.aspx</link>
      <description>Following the major incident declared at University Hospital Southampton earlier this morning in relation to a power cut, we have identified the cause of the problem – an electrical cable fault – which has now been temporarily resolved.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Major-incident-power-cut-an-update.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Major-incident-power-cut-an-update.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Major power cut at Southampton General and the Princess Anne hospitals</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Major-power-cut-at-Southampton-General-and-the-Princess-Anne-hospitals.aspx</link>
      <description>University Hospital Southampton has suffered a major power cut and has declared a major incident. All patients in Southampton General and the Princess Anne hospitals are safe.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Major-power-cut-at-Southampton-General-and-the-Princess-Anne-hospitals.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Major-power-cut-at-Southampton-General-and-the-Princess-Anne-hospitals.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Children's emergency department appeal reaches £2 million target</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Childrens-emergency-department-appeal-reaches-2-million-target.aspx</link>
      <description>To celebrate reaching their target, the Murray Parish Trust and Southampton Hospital Charity thanked supporters and gave an exclusive preview of the new assessment unit.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Childrens-emergency-department-appeal-reaches-2-million-target.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Childrens-emergency-department-appeal-reaches-2-million-target.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release - Southampton doctors in world-first trial of new nose drop to fight meningitis</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Press-release-Southampton-doctors-in-world-first-trial-of-new-nose-drop-to-fight-meningitis.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors in Southampton are leading a world-first trial of a new nose drop that could help prevent meningitis and other infections.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Press-release-Southampton-doctors-in-world-first-trial-of-new-nose-drop-to-fight-meningitis.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Press-release-Southampton-doctors-in-world-first-trial-of-new-nose-drop-to-fight-meningitis.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Doctors develop comic sequel for diabetes patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Press-release-Doctors-develop-comic-sequel-for-diabetes-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>A sequel to a comic developed by diabetes experts in Southampton and Portsmouth to help young patients' understanding of the condition is set to be released on World Diabetes Day (14 November).</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Press-release-Doctors-develop-comic-sequel-for-diabetes-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Press-release-Doctors-develop-comic-sequel-for-diabetes-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Pioneering vulnerable adult support team wins national nursing award</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Press-release-Pioneering-vulnerable-adult-support-team-wins-national-nursing-award.aspx</link>
      <description>A pioneering initiative to provide better support around the underlying causes of physical and mental health crises in the emergency department at Southampton's teaching hospitals has been recognised nationally for its success.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2018 13:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Press-release-Pioneering-vulnerable-adult-support-team-wins-national-nursing-award.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/November-2018/Press-release-Pioneering-vulnerable-adult-support-team-wins-national-nursing-award.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Eye expert warns of dangers of 'spooky' cosmetic lenses</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Eye-expert-warns-of-dangers-of-'spooky'-cosmetic-lenses.aspx</link>
      <description>A top eye expert has urged people to beware the dangers of 'spooky' cosmetic contact lenses this Halloween – and a host of other fright night horrors.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Eye-expert-warns-of-dangers-of-'spooky'-cosmetic-lenses.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Eye-expert-warns-of-dangers-of-'spooky'-cosmetic-lenses.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust media specialist wins south of England health award</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Hospital-trust-media-specialist-wins-south-of-England-health-award.aspx</link>
      <description>A member of staff at Southampton's university hospitals is set to receive a prestigious regional health award for his work in media and communications – and is now in a public vote for the national title.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 17:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Hospital-trust-media-specialist-wins-south-of-England-health-award.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Hospital-trust-media-specialist-wins-south-of-England-health-award.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hampshire college students participate in landmark meningitis vaccine study</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Hampshire-college-students-participate-in-landmark-meningitis-vaccine-study.aspx</link>
      <description>Students in colleges across Hampshire are participating in a landmark national study that could lead to the introduction of a routine meningitis vaccine for all teenagers in the UK.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Hampshire-college-students-participate-in-landmark-meningitis-vaccine-study.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Hampshire-college-students-participate-in-landmark-meningitis-vaccine-study.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital's innovative 'surgery school' transforming fitness of patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Hospital's-innovative-'surgery-school'-transforming-fitness-of-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>A pioneering 'surgery school' developed by clinicians in Southampton is transforming the fitness of patients prior to their operations – and reducing the time they spend in hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Hospital's-innovative-'surgery-school'-transforming-fitness-of-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Hospital's-innovative-'surgery-school'-transforming-fitness-of-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust to share digital innovations with NHS leaders</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Hospital-trust-to-share-digital-innovations-with-NHS-leaders.aspx</link>
      <description>Clinicians and IT experts at Southampton's teaching hospitals will share some of their pioneering digital initiatives with NHS leaders during a visit tomorrow (Friday).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 11:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Hospital-trust-to-share-digital-innovations-with-NHS-leaders.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Hospital-trust-to-share-digital-innovations-with-NHS-leaders.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Researchers set to pinpoint when lung health declines in younger smokers</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Researchers-set-to-pinpoint-when-lung-health-declines-in-younger-smokers.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton and London have launched a national study which aims to pinpoint when lung health starts to decline in young adult smokers.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Researchers-set-to-pinpoint-when-lung-health-declines-in-younger-smokers.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Critical care specialist calls for CPR to be added to school curriculum 'without delay'</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Critical-care-specialist-calls-for-CPR-to-be-added-to-school-curriculum-without-delay.aspx</link>
      <description>A critical care specialist has called for resuscitation training to be added to the school curriculum "without delay" to help save more lives across the UK.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Critical-care-specialist-calls-for-CPR-to-be-added-to-school-curriculum-without-delay.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Critical-care-specialist-calls-for-CPR-to-be-added-to-school-curriculum-without-delay.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Eye expert receives international award for research and clinical innovation</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Eye-expert-receives-international-award-for-research-and-clinical-innovation.aspx</link>
      <description>An eye expert based at Southampton's teaching hospitals has been recognised for his pioneering research and clinical innovation.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2018 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Eye-expert-receives-international-award-for-research-and-clinical-innovation.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Young patients set to celebrate 'everyday heroes' during fun-filled week</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Young-patients-set-to-celebrate-'everyday-heroes'-during-fun-filled-week.aspx</link>
      <description>Young patients at Southampton Children's Hospital are set to celebrate their 'everyday heroes' during a fun-filled week of activities from Monday (8 October).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2018 16:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Young-patients-set-to-celebrate-'everyday-heroes'-during-fun-filled-week.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Doctors study effect of children's nasal flu vaccine on family members</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Doctors-study-effect-of-children's-nasal-flu-vaccine-on-family-members.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors in Southampton are participating in a novel study into how the nasal flu vaccine affects the way bacteria is spread between family members in the same household.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-Doctors-study-effect-of-children's-nasal-flu-vaccine-on-family-members.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: TV historian backs children's emergency department appeal</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-TV-historian-backs-children's-emergency-department-appeal.aspx</link>
      <description>TV historian Dan Snow has backed the fundraising appeal for a new emergency and trauma department at Southampton Children's Hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-TV-historian-backs-children's-emergency-department-appeal.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/October-2018/Press-release-TV-historian-backs-children's-emergency-department-appeal.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Congestion anticipated around hospital sites</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Congestion-anticipated-around-hospital-sites.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients, staff and visitors are being warned to expect congestion around Southampton General and Princess Anne hospital sites due to major roadworks taking place in Southampton.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Congestion-anticipated-around-hospital-sites.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Congestion-anticipated-around-hospital-sites.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Governor elections 2018: the results</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Governor-elections-2018-the-results.aspx</link>
      <description>We are pleased to announce the results of the 2018 elections to join the Council of Governors.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Governor-elections-2018-the-results.aspx" />
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      <title>Press release: Pioneering one-stop cancer clinic up for prestigious national award</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Press-release-Pioneering-one-stop-cancer-clinic-up-for-prestigious-national-award.aspx</link>
      <description>A pioneering one-stop clinic developed by clinicians in Southampton which speeds up access to pain relief and support for cancer patients has been recognised nationally for its success.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2018 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Press-release-Pioneering-one-stop-cancer-clinic-up-for-prestigious-national-award.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Press-release-Pioneering-one-stop-cancer-clinic-up-for-prestigious-national-award.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton fertility experts pioneer device to monitor womb environment</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Press-release-Southampton-fertility-experts-pioneer-device-to-monitor-womb-environment.aspx</link>
      <description>Fertility experts in Southampton have developed a tiny 5p-sized device that monitors oxygen, pH and temperature levels from inside the womb for the first time.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2018 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Press-release-Southampton-fertility-experts-pioneer-device-to-monitor-womb-environment.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Press-release-Southampton-fertility-experts-pioneer-device-to-monitor-womb-environment.aspx</guid>
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      <title>New park and ride and health campus plans go on display</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/New-park-and-ride-and-health-campus-plans-go-on-display.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/New-park-and-ride-and-health-campus-plans-go-on-display.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/New-park-and-ride-and-health-campus-plans-go-on-display.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Annual members' meeting</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Annual-members-meeting.aspx</link>
      <description>We're pleased to invite you to our annual members' meeting which is taking place on Tuesday, 18 September from 6 to 8pm at Southampton General Hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton researchers use maths technique to diagnose lung diseases</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Press-release-Southampton-researchers-use-maths-technique-to-diagnose-lung-diseases.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton have pioneered a test using a maths technique and 3D imaging which could help to diagnose lung conditions more quickly and accurately.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Press-release-Southampton-researchers-use-maths-technique-to-diagnose-lung-diseases.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Press-release-Southampton-researchers-use-maths-technique-to-diagnose-lung-diseases.aspx</guid>
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      <title>More than 6,000 visitors enjoy action-packed open day</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/More-than-6000-visitors-enjoy-action-packed-open-day.aspx</link>
      <description>More than 6,000 people enjoyed an action-packed open day staged by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/More-than-6000-visitors-enjoy-action-packed-open-day.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/More-than-6000-visitors-enjoy-action-packed-open-day.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Public to be given "unprecedented" insight into workings of an NHS hospital</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Press-release-Public-to-be-given-unprecedented-insight-into-workings-of-an-NHS-hospital.aspx</link>
      <description>Members of the public will be given an "unprecedented" insight into the workings of an NHS hospital at an action-packed open day on Saturday (8 September).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2018 17:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Press-release-Public-to-be-given-unprecedented-insight-into-workings-of-an-NHS-hospital.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/September-2018/Press-release-Public-to-be-given-unprecedented-insight-into-workings-of-an-NHS-hospital.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Children's hospital expands pioneering tumour rehab service</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Childrens-hospital-expands-pioneering-tumour-rehab-service.aspx</link>
      <description>Southampton Children's Hospital has expanded its pioneering outpatient rehabilitation service for young brain and spinal tumour patients.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Childrens-hospital-expands-pioneering-tumour-rehab-service.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Childrens-hospital-expands-pioneering-tumour-rehab-service.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Therapy team wins national award for improving mobility in older patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Therapy-team-wins-national-award-for-improving-mobility-in-older-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>A team of therapy staff at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has received a national award for helping to get older patients up, dressed and moving.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Therapy-team-wins-national-award-for-improving-mobility-in-older-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Therapy-team-wins-national-award-for-improving-mobility-in-older-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Road closure around Southampton General Hospital</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Road-closure-around-Southampton-General-Hospital.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients and visitors to University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust are being advised of road closures that will be in place tonight and tomorrow night on roads around Southampton General Hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Road-closure-around-Southampton-General-Hospital.aspx" />
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      <title>Press release: Voice star Donel to become Southampton Children's Hospital ambassador</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Voice-star-Donel-to-become-Southampton-Children's-Hospital-ambassador.aspx</link>
      <description>Teen singing sensation Donel Mangena is set to become an ambassador for Southampton Children's Hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Voice-star-Donel-to-become-Southampton-Children's-Hospital-ambassador.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Voice-star-Donel-to-become-Southampton-Children's-Hospital-ambassador.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Researchers study if albinism could protect against leading cause of sight loss</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Researchers-study-if-albinism-could-protect-against-leading-cause-of-sight-loss.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton are in the early stages of a pioneering study which aims to discover if albinism may protect against a leading cause of sight loss.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Researchers-study-if-albinism-could-protect-against-leading-cause-of-sight-loss.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Researchers-study-if-albinism-could-protect-against-leading-cause-of-sight-loss.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: More patients in the south surviving life-threatening major trauma injuries</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-More-patients-in-the-south-surviving-life-threatening-major-trauma-injuries.aspx</link>
      <description>More patients in the south are surviving life-threatening injuries thanks to the development of a regional trauma network and major trauma centre at Southampton General Hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-More-patients-in-the-south-surviving-life-threatening-major-trauma-injuries.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-More-patients-in-the-south-surviving-life-threatening-major-trauma-injuries.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Children's kidney unit teams up with Waitrose to deliver innovative cookery event for young patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Childrens-kidney-unit-teams-up-with-Waitrose-to-deliver-innovative-cookery-event-for-young-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>Southampton Children's Hospital has teamed up with supermarket giant Waitrose to offer cookery sessions to children and young adults with kidney conditions along with their families.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Childrens-kidney-unit-teams-up-with-Waitrose-to-deliver-innovative-cookery-event-for-young-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/August-2018/Press-release-Childrens-kidney-unit-teams-up-with-Waitrose-to-deliver-innovative-cookery-event-for-young-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Teen singing sensation to meet patients and staff at Southampton Children's Hospital</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Teen-singing-sensation-to-meet-patients-and-staff-at-Southampton-Children's-Hospital.aspx</link>
      <description>Teen singing sensation Donel Mangena will meet patients and staff at Southampton Children's Hospital tomorrow (Tuesday).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2018 18:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Teen-singing-sensation-to-meet-patients-and-staff-at-Southampton-Children's-Hospital.aspx</guid>
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      <title>UHS complaint against The Sunday Times upheld by press watchdog</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/UHS-complaint-against-The-Sunday-Times-upheld-by-press-watchdog.aspx</link>
      <description>The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) recently upheld a complaint made by the trust about an article printed in The Sunday Times.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/UHS-complaint-against-The-Sunday-Times-upheld-by-press-watchdog.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/UHS-complaint-against-The-Sunday-Times-upheld-by-press-watchdog.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Surgeon calls for 'radical culture change' towards drinking water</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Surgeon-calls-for-radical-culture-change-towards-drinking-water.aspx</link>
      <description>A leading surgeon has said a "radical culture change" towards drinking water is required to help the country stay hydrated during the current heatwave.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Surgeon-calls-for-radical-culture-change-towards-drinking-water.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Surgeon-calls-for-radical-culture-change-towards-drinking-water.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Researchers find children lose an hour of sleep in noisy hospital wards</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Researchers-find-children-lose-an-hour-of-sleep-in-noisy-hospital-wards.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton have found most children and their parents lose more than an hour's sleep during hospital admissions, with noise levels a major cause of disruption.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Researchers-find-children-lose-an-hour-of-sleep-in-noisy-hospital-wards.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Top doctor urges people to check on frail and elderly during hot weather</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Top-doctor-urges-people-to-check-on-frail-and-elderly-during-hot-weather.aspx</link>
      <description>A top emergency doctor has urged people to check on frail and elderly relatives and neighbours as high temperatures look set to return across the south this weekend.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2018 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Top-doctor-urges-people-to-check-on-frail-and-elderly-during-hot-weather.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press  release: City among country's top performers for clinical research</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-City-among-country's-top-performers-for-clinical-research.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients at Southampton's teaching hospitals have some of the best access in the country to the latest medical advances.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Specialist nurses supporting more organ donations than ever before</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Specialist-nurses-supporting-more-organ-donations-than-ever-before.aspx</link>
      <description>Last year 100 people received life-changing transplants as a result of a record number of organ donations in Southampton.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2018 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Specialist-nurses-supporting-more-organ-donations-than-ever-before.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Specialist-nurses-supporting-more-organ-donations-than-ever-before.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Governor elections 2018</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Governor-elections-2018.aspx</link>
      <description>Governor elections for three of our public constituencies are now open.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Governor-elections-2018.aspx" />
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      <title>Press release: Young kidney patients set to compete in British Transplant Games</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Young-kidney-patients-set-to-compete-in-British-Transplant-Games.aspx</link>
      <description>A team of nine young kidney transplant patients from Southampton Children's Hospital are gearing up to take part in this year's British Transplant Games – but need the support of the public to help them get there.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Young-kidney-patients-set-to-compete-in-British-Transplant-Games.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Researchers find even low levels of distress may increase the risk of chronic diseases</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Researchers-find-even-low-levels-of-distress-may-increase-the-risk-of-chronic-diseases.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton and Edinburgh have discovered even low levels of psychological distress may increase the risk of developing some chronic diseases.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Researchers-find-even-low-levels-of-distress-may-increase-the-risk-of-chronic-diseases.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Researchers-find-even-low-levels-of-distress-may-increase-the-risk-of-chronic-diseases.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Trauma and orthopaedics ward re-opens following a two-phase refurbishment</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Trauma-and-orthopaedics-ward-re-opens-following-a-two-phase-refurbishment.aspx</link>
      <description>Our project management team were proud to fully reopen F1 ward after a two-phase refurbishment on trauma and orthopaedics.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Trauma-and-orthopaedics-ward-re-opens-following-a-two-phase-refurbishment.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Trauma-and-orthopaedics-ward-re-opens-following-a-two-phase-refurbishment.aspx</guid>
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      <title>UHS members' evening: innovation within the NHS</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/UHS-members-evening-innovation-within-the-NHS.aspx</link>
      <description>In keeping with celebrations of 70 years of the NHS, the theme for the July evening is innovation over recent years. We will also be sharing an insight into the amazing work currently happening at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 16:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/UHS-members-evening-innovation-within-the-NHS.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/UHS-members-evening-innovation-within-the-NHS.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton's 'soft' laser therapy for cancer patients could be offered nationwide</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Southamptons-soft-laser-therapy-for-cancer-patients-could-be-offered-nationwide.aspx</link>
      <description>A 'soft' laser therapy pioneered in the UK by doctors in Southampton to help prevent side effects in patients receiving treatment for head and neck cancer could now be offered nationwide.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 09:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Southamptons-soft-laser-therapy-for-cancer-patients-could-be-offered-nationwide.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Southamptons-soft-laser-therapy-for-cancer-patients-could-be-offered-nationwide.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Children's hospital appoints first youth worker for kidney patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Childrens-hospital-appoints-first-youth-worker-for-kidney-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>The paediatric nephrology department at Southampton Children's Hospital has appointed its first youth worker for patients with chronic kidney disease.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Childrens-hospital-appoints-first-youth-worker-for-kidney-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Childrens-hospital-appoints-first-youth-worker-for-kidney-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Doctors implant and programme pacemaker using Bluetooth technology</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Doctors-implant-and-programme-pacemaker-using-Bluetooth-technology.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors in Southampton are among the first in the world to implant and programme a pacemaker using Bluetooth technology.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Doctors-implant-and-programme-pacemaker-using-Bluetooth-technology.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Press-release-Doctors-implant-and-programme-pacemaker-using-Bluetooth-technology.aspx</guid>
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      <title>PICTURES: NHS70 celebrations</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/PICTURES-NHS70-celebrations.aspx</link>
      <description>Parties were staged across University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust sites, to mark the 70th anniversary of the formation of the public health service in 1948</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/PICTURES-NHS70-celebrations.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/PICTURES-NHS70-celebrations.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Staff look forward to celebrating NHS70</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Staff-look-forward-to-celebrating-NHS70.aspx</link>
      <description>University Hospital Southampton staff will be among those playing a leading part in celebrations to mark the 70th birthday of the NHS.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2018 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Staff-look-forward-to-celebrating-NHS70.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Staff-look-forward-to-celebrating-NHS70.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Overnight closure of entrance to Southampton General Hospital due to roadworks</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Overnight-closure-of-entrance-to-Southampton-General-Hospital-due-to-roadworks.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Overnight-closure-of-entrance-to-Southampton-General-Hospital-due-to-roadworks.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/July-2018/Overnight-closure-of-entrance-to-Southampton-General-Hospital-due-to-roadworks.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Stay safe in hot weather</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Stay-safe-in-hot-weather.aspx</link>
      <description>As the mercury rises across Hampshire, we ask dermatologist Dr Helen Lotery for some advice on staying safe – top of her list was to take care in the sun.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Stay-safe-in-hot-weather.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Stay-safe-in-hot-weather.aspx</guid>
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      <title>PICTURES: Major incident exercise at Southampton General Hospital</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/PICTURES-Major-incident-exercise-at-Southampton-General-Hospital.aspx</link>
      <description>Southampton General Hospital was transformed into a scene of terror and violence as a major incident exercise was played out by emergency services.The exercise involving 150 participants involved personnel from University Hospital Southampton (UHS), Hampshire Fire and Rescue, South Central Ambulance Service, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and Hampshire Constabulary.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/PICTURES-Major-incident-exercise-at-Southampton-General-Hospital.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/PICTURES-Major-incident-exercise-at-Southampton-General-Hospital.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Emergency services to put teamwork to test in gang attack simulation</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Emergency-services-to-put-teamwork-to-test-in-gang-attack-simulation.aspx</link>
      <description>Emergency services from across the south will put their teamwork and training to the test as part of a major incident exercise at Southampton General Hospital on Wednesday (27 June).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Emergency-services-to-put-teamwork-to-test-in-gang-attack-simulation.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Emergency-services-to-put-teamwork-to-test-in-gang-attack-simulation.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust celebrates impact on healthcare to mark 70 years of NHS</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Hospital-trust-celebrates-impact-on-healthcare-to-mark-70-years-of-NHS.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff at Southampton's teaching hospitals are celebrating the organisation's impact on UK and global healthcare to mark the 70th birthday of the NHS.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Hospital-trust-celebrates-impact-on-healthcare-to-mark-70-years-of-NHS.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Hospital-trust-celebrates-impact-on-healthcare-to-mark-70-years-of-NHS.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Surgeon says hundreds "suffering unnecessarily" from recurrent urine infections</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Surgeon-says-hundreds-suffering-unnecessarily-from-recurrent-urine-infections.aspx</link>
      <description>A leading surgeon has said hundreds of people could be "suffering unnecessarily" from recurrent urine infections as a result of undiagnosed and untreated kidney stones.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Surgeon-says-hundreds-suffering-unnecessarily-from-recurrent-urine-infections.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Surgeon-says-hundreds-suffering-unnecessarily-from-recurrent-urine-infections.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Small changes that make a huge difference: the "invaluable" team transforming hospital care for patients with a learning disability</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Small-changes-that-make-a-huge-difference-the-invaluable-team-transforming-hospital-care-for-patients-with-a-learning-disability.aspx</link>
      <description>It's Learning Disability Week, and we're celebrating the work of our learning disability liaison nurses.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Small-changes-that-make-a-huge-difference-the-invaluable-team-transforming-hospital-care-for-patients-with-a-learning-disability.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Small-changes-that-make-a-huge-difference-the-invaluable-team-transforming-hospital-care-for-patients-with-a-learning-disability.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Overnight road closures around Southampton General Hospital</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Overnight-road-closures-around-Southampton-General-Hospital.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients, visitors and staff are being warned that overnight resurfacing work on roads around Southampton General Hospital is likely to cause some disruption around the site.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Overnight-road-closures-around-Southampton-General-Hospital.aspx" />
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust celebrates national and international success</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Hospital-trust-celebrates-national-and-international-success.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff and departments across University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust are celebrating a bumper period of national and international success.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Hospital-trust-celebrates-national-and-international-success.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Hospital-trust-celebrates-national-and-international-success.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton Children's Hospital - staff spotlight</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Southampton-Childrens-Hospital-staff-spotlight.aspx</link>
      <description>For the second instalment of our spotlight on staff across Southampton Children's Hospital, we met Vic Gregory - one of our secondary school teachers.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Southampton-Childrens-Hospital-staff-spotlight.aspx" />
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      <title>Time to talk about diabetes</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Time-to-talk-about.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Time-to-talk-about.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Time-to-talk-about.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Epic rowing success for fundraising team</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Epic-rowing-success-for-fundraising-team.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Epic-rowing-success-for-fundraising-team.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Epic-rowing-success-for-fundraising-team.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton nurse receives MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Southampton-nurse-receives-MBE-in-Queens-Birthday-Honours.aspx</link>
      <description>A nurse based at Southampton General Hospital has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for her services to vulnerable adults.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2018 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Southampton-nurse-receives-MBE-in-Queens-Birthday-Honours.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Public urged to welcome home city's doctors and nurses after record-breaking row</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Public-urged-to-welcome-home-citys-doctors-and-nurses-after-record-breaking-row.aspx</link>
      <description>Members of the public are being urged to welcome home a team of Southampton doctors and nurses as they arrive at Ocean Village following a record-breaking 200km row from Jersey.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Public-urged-to-welcome-home-citys-doctors-and-nurses-after-record-breaking-row.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Celebrating Volunteers' Week</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Celebrating-Volunteers-Week.aspx</link>
      <description>Volunteers' Week is a chance to pay tribute to the numerous jobs and services that are provided across University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust by people who freely give up their time to help others.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Celebrating-Volunteers-Week.aspx" />
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      <title>Press release: Southampton researchers use novel checkerboard breathing test</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Southampton-researchers-use-novel-checkerboard-breathing-test.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton are using a novel contactless test which provides accurate natural breathing pattern measurements in asthma patients.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2018 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/June-2018/Press-release-Southampton-researchers-use-novel-checkerboard-breathing-test.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Spinal surgeons use revolutionary lifelike simulator to test operations</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Press-release-Spinal-surgeons-use-revolutionary-lifelike-simulator-to-test-operations.aspx</link>
      <description>Spinal surgeons in Southampton are using a revolutionary simulator complete with artificial bone, tissue and blood as part of a national training programme.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Press-release-Spinal-surgeons-use-revolutionary-lifelike-simulator-to-test-operations.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton surgeons trial new "train track" spinal implant</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Press-release-Southampton-surgeons-trial-new-train-track-spinal-implant.aspx</link>
      <description>Surgeons in Southampton are trialling a pioneering "train track" implant that could transform treatment for patients with a severe spinal condition.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 16:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Press release: Hospital trust announces appointment of new chief executive</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Press-release-Hospital-trust-announces-appointment-of-new-chief-executive.aspx</link>
      <description>University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Press-release-Hospital-trust-announces-appointment-of-new-chief-executive.aspx" />
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      <title>New volunteer initiative launched to clean up the area around University Hospital Southampton</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/New-volunteer-initiative-launched-to-clean-up-the-area-around-University-Hospital-Southampton.aspx</link>
      <description>As part of its commitment to being a responsible neighbour, a litter picking group has been set up to take part in regular clean ups around Southampton General Hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/New-volunteer-initiative-launched-to-clean-up-the-area-around-University-Hospital-Southampton.aspx</guid>
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      <title>UHS recognised for commitment to sustainable healthcare</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/UHS-recognised-for-commitment-to-sustainable-healthcare.aspx</link>
      <description>The Trust's energy and sustainability team collected the clinical award as part of the NHS Sustainability Awards, recognising innovation, imagination and clear ambitions.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 08:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Southampton's enhanced dementia care ward celebrates its first year at grand opening event</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Southampton's-enhanced-dementia-care-ward-celebrates-its-first-year-at-grand-opening-event.aspx</link>
      <description>For a year it has been pioneering a new approach to supporting patients who are affected by dementia.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 12:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Southampton's-enhanced-dementia-care-ward-celebrates-its-first-year-at-grand-opening-event.aspx</guid>
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      <title>New data protection laws (GDPR) come into effect</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/New-data-protection-laws-GDPR-come-into-effect.aspx</link>
      <description>New data protection laws designed to give individuals more control over how organisations use their personal information come into force today. Find out more here.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/New-data-protection-laws-GDPR-come-into-effect.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/New-data-protection-laws-GDPR-come-into-effect.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Staff celebrate first anniversary of specialist enhanced dementia ward</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Press-release-Staff-celebrate-first-anniversary-of-specialist-enhanced-dementia-ward.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff at Southampton's teaching hospitals are set to mark dementia awareness week (21 to 27 May) by celebrating the first birthday of a pioneering specialist ward dedicated to caring for patients affected by the condition.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Press-release-Staff-celebrate-first-anniversary-of-specialist-enhanced-dementia-ward.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Royal date for Southampton nurse</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Royal-date-for-Southampton-nurse.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff member Jodie Hiscutt will be swapping her nurse uniform for something altogether more stylish when she attends the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tomorrow.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton clinicians take on "epic" row for children's ED appeal</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Press-release-Southampton-clinicians-take-on-epic-row-for-childrens-ED-appeal.aspx</link>
      <description>A team of doctors and nurses from Southampton Children's Hospital are set to row from Jersey to Southampton to raise funds for the city's children's emergency and trauma department appeal.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Press-release-Southampton-clinicians-take-on-epic-row-for-childrens-ED-appeal.aspx</guid>
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      <title>UHS prostate cancer nurse specialist lifts the trophy in a game changing match for walking football</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/UHS-prostate-cancer-nurse-specialist-lifts-the-trophy-in-a-game-changing-match-for-walking-football.aspx</link>
      <description>Prostate cancer nurse specialist Rob had the honour of representing England in the first ever international tournament for walking football. The over-50s team triumphantly defeated Italy 2-0 at Brighton's Amex Stadium on Sunday, 13 May.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 17:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/UHS-prostate-cancer-nurse-specialist-lifts-the-trophy-in-a-game-changing-match-for-walking-football.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/UHS-prostate-cancer-nurse-specialist-lifts-the-trophy-in-a-game-changing-match-for-walking-football.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Open Iftar event for visitors and staff</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Open-Iftar-event-for-visitors-and-staff.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Open-Iftar-event-for-visitors-and-staff.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Open-Iftar-event-for-visitors-and-staff.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Meet the Oscar winning producer of The King's Speech at our charity film screening</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Meet-the-Oscar-winning-producer-of-The-Kings-Speech-at-our-charity-film-screening.aspx</link>
      <description>On Tuesday, 5 June, we're holding an exclusive screening of The King's Speech and will be joined by its Oscar winning producer, Gareth Ellis-Unwin. At only £10 each and a limited number of seats, you'd better buy your tickets today!</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 11:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Meet-the-Oscar-winning-producer-of-The-Kings-Speech-at-our-charity-film-screening.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Meet-the-Oscar-winning-producer-of-The-Kings-Speech-at-our-charity-film-screening.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Children's charity launches first hospital-based pre-school</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Press-release-Childrens-charity-launches-first-hospital-based-pre-school.aspx</link>
      <description>A charity set up by a family in memory of their late daughter has launched the first hospital-based pre-school in the country at Southampton Children's Hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Press-release-Childrens-charity-launches-first-hospital-based-pre-school.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Press-release-Childrens-charity-launches-first-hospital-based-pre-school.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Success for UHS at the One Show NHS Patients Awards</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Success-for-UHS-at-the-One-Show-NHS-Patients-Awards.aspx</link>
      <description>It's been an exciting weekend for UHS, with a nomination and a win for two of our nurses at The One Show's NHS Patients Awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 16:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Success-for-UHS-at-the-One-Show-NHS-Patients-Awards.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Success-for-UHS-at-the-One-Show-NHS-Patients-Awards.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Press release: Southampton team helps develop national guidelines for animals in healthcare</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Press-release-Southampton-team-helps-develop-national-guidelines-for-animals-in-healthcare.aspx</link>
      <description>A team of therapy dogs and their owners based at Southampton's teaching hospitals have helped develop the first national protocol for the use of animals in healthcare.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Press-release-Southampton-team-helps-develop-national-guidelines-for-animals-in-healthcare.aspx</guid>
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      <title>UHS nurses honoured at nursing and midwifery awards</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/UHS-nurses-honoured-at-nursing-and-midwifery-awards.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/UHS-nurses-honoured-at-nursing-and-midwifery-awards.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/UHS-nurses-honoured-at-nursing-and-midwifery-awards.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton Children's Hospital - staff spotlight</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Southampton-Childrens-Hospital-staff-spotlight.aspx</link>
      <description>Meet one of our neuromuscular nurse specialists, Helen Browne, as part of a new spotlight on staff across our Southampton Children's Hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Southampton-Childrens-Hospital-staff-spotlight.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Southampton-Childrens-Hospital-staff-spotlight.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Travel information - temporary road diversions at Southampton General Hospital</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Travel-information-temporary-road-diversions-at-Southampton-General-Hospital.aspx</link>
      <description>Due to planned installation works at Southampton General Hospital, the flow of traffic from the orange car park will be temporarily diverted this Saturday, 5 May as well as Saturday, 12 and Sunday, 13 May.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 16:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Travel-information-temporary-road-diversions-at-Southampton-General-Hospital.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Travel-information-temporary-road-diversions-at-Southampton-General-Hospital.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Simple and effective: how hand hygiene is at the heart of keeping patients infection free</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Simple-and-effective-how-hand-hygiene-is-at-the-heart-of-keeping-patients-infection-free.aspx</link>
      <description>Keeping your hands clean is the simplest and single most effective way to prevent the spread of illness. In an effort to ensure infection rates remain low, the infection prevention team will be out in force this week as part of an international initiative to raise awareness of the importance of hand hygiene.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 16:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/May-2018/Simple-and-effective-how-hand-hygiene-is-at-the-heart-of-keeping-patients-infection-free.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Patients and staff to hold 'superhero day' to boost children's ED appeal</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Patients-and-staff-to-hold-superhero-day-to-boost-childrens-ED-appeal.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients, staff and visitors are calling for community superheroes to come forward and boost the fundraising appeal for a new children's emergency and trauma department in Southampton.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Patients-and-staff-to-hold-superhero-day-to-boost-childrens-ED-appeal.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Patients-and-staff-to-hold-superhero-day-to-boost-childrens-ED-appeal.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Celebrating ten years of the Hampshire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Celebrating-ten-years-of-the-Hampshire-Bowel-Cancer-Screening-Programme.aspx</link>
      <description>Looking back on a decade of this lifesaving programme</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Celebrating-ten-years-of-the-Hampshire-Bowel-Cancer-Screening-Programme.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Celebrating-ten-years-of-the-Hampshire-Bowel-Cancer-Screening-Programme.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Prostate treatment pioneered in Southampton to be offered nationwide</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Prostate-treatment-pioneered-in-Southampton-to-be-offered-nationwide.aspx</link>
      <description>A new non-surgical treatment for enlarged prostate first performed in the UK at Southampton's university hospitals is set to be offered to patients nationwide.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Prostate-treatment-pioneered-in-Southampton-to-be-offered-nationwide.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Construction of new £5.1 million children's emergency department set to begin</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Construction-of-new-5.1-million-childrens-emergency-department-set-to-begin.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff, patients and supporters announced today (Friday) construction of Southampton's new children's emergency and trauma department will begin next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Construction-of-new-5.1-million-childrens-emergency-department-set-to-begin.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Staff and patients to unveil space-age children's imaging department</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Staff-and-patients-to-unveil-space-age-childrens-imaging-department.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff and patients at Southampton Children's Hospital are set to unveil a new space-age imaging department at an opening event later today (Thursday).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Staff-and-patients-to-unveil-space-age-childrens-imaging-department.aspx" />
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      <title>Top TV chef leads dinner party month to boost children's ED appeal</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Top-TV-chef-leads-dinner-party-month-to-boost-childrens-ED-appeal.aspx</link>
      <description>A top TV chef has called on the community to hold dinner parties throughout May to bolster the fundraising appeal for a new children's emergency department in Southampton.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Top-TV-chef-leads-dinner-party-month-to-boost-childrens-ED-appeal.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Doctors use protein in blood to help liver patients fight infection</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Doctors-use-protein-in-blood-to-help-liver-patients-fight-infection.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton are using a protein found in the blood to help improve the effectiveness of antibiotics in patients with liver disease.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Public given exclusive insight into making of hospital documentary</title>
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      <description>Members of the public will be given an exclusive insight into the making of a landmark medical ethics documentary on Southampton Children's Hospital at an event later this month.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Public-given-exclusive-insight-into-making-of-hospital-documentaryd.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Public-given-exclusive-insight-into-making-of-hospital-documentaryd.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Saints squad make annual visit to city's hospitals</title>
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      <description>Players from Southampton Football Club made their annual visit to meet patients and staff at the city's university hospitals on Tuesday (3 April).</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Help improve maternity services in Wessex</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/Help-improve-maternity-services-in-Wessex.aspx</link>
      <description>Join the local maternity system boards of Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Dorset for an exciting webinar.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UHS members' evening: behind the scenes of PICU and 'My Baby's Life: Who Decides?'</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/UHS-members-evening-behind-the-scenes-of-PICU-and-My-Babys-Life-Who-Decides.aspx</link>
      <description>For the second members' evening of 2018, we are delighted to be able to offer you a behind the scenes look at the recently aired Channel 4 documentary 'My Baby's Life: Who Decides?'.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/April-2018/UHS-members-evening-behind-the-scenes-of-PICU-and-My-Babys-Life-Who-Decides.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Gender pay gap report</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Gender-pay-gap-report.aspx</link>
      <description>UHS's full gender pay gap report is now available to read.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Novel rehab service cuts intensive care stay for heart surgery patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Novel-rehab-service-cuts-intensive-care-stay-for-heart-surgery-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients undergoing open heart surgery at Southampton's teaching hospitals are spending less time in intensive care thanks to a pioneering rehabilitation programme.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hospital trust announces three new board appointments</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Hospital-trust-announces-three-new-board-appointments.aspx</link>
      <description>University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has announced three new non-executive appointments to its board of directors.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hospital trust appoints UK's first mesothelioma specialist nurse</title>
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      <description>University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has appointed the UK's first mesothelioma specialist nurse who will focus on supporting armed forces personnel and veterans.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Southampton doctors trial new gel-beads to treat fibroids</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Southampton-doctors-trial-new-gel-beads-to-treat-fibroids.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors in Southampton are trialling the use of new dissolvable gel-beads to treat fibroids in a world-first study.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2018 20:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Southampton-doctors-trial-new-gel-beads-to-treat-fibroids.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Southampton-doctors-trial-new-gel-beads-to-treat-fibroids.aspx</guid>
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      <title>New owners for Complete Fertility Centre</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/New-owners-for-Complete-Fertility-Centre.aspx</link>
      <description>Complete Fertility Centre is now owned and operated by Complete Fertility Ltd (a subsidiary of Virtus Health Ltd). Read here for more information about the change.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2018 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/New-owners-for-Complete-Fertility-Centre.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/New-owners-for-Complete-Fertility-Centre.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hospital charity celebrates 10th birthday and £21 million milestone</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Hospital-charity-celebrates-10th-birthday-and-21-million-milestone.aspx</link>
      <description>Southampton Hospital Charity will be celebrating its 10th birthday on Friday, (9 March). Read more about the charity's achievements here.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2018 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Hospital-charity-celebrates-10th-birthday-and-21-million-milestone.aspx" />
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      <title>Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) open day 2018</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Inflammatory-bowel-disease-IBD-open-day-2018.aspx</link>
      <description>Do you or someone you know have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis? If you would like to find out more, come along to our fourth inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) open day on Saturday, 17 March 2018. Registration and stands will be open from 9.30am with talks throughout the day, 10am to 2pm.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Inflammatory-bowel-disease-IBD-open-day-2018.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Inflammatory-bowel-disease-IBD-open-day-2018.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton dietitian creates recipe book for babies with heart disease</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Southampton-dietitian-creates-recipe-book-for-babies-with-heart-disease.aspx</link>
      <description>A Southampton dietitian has created a new recipe book written specifically for infants with congenital heart disease (CHD).</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Southampton-dietitian-creates-recipe-book-for-babies-with-heart-disease.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Southampton-dietitian-creates-recipe-book-for-babies-with-heart-disease.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Council of Governors' meeting - 13 March 2018</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Council-of-Governors-meeting-13-March-2018.aspx</link>
      <description>The Council of Governors is meeting on Tuesday, 13 March 2018.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2018 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Council-of-Governors-meeting-13-March-2018.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Council-of-Governors-meeting-13-March-2018.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton's children's intensive care to feature in Channel 4 documentary</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Southampton's-children's-intensive-care-to-feature-in-Channel-4-documentary.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients, staff and families from the paediatric intensive care unit at Southampton Children's Hospital are set to feature in a Channel 4 documentary on medical ethics.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Southampton's-children's-intensive-care-to-feature-in-Channel-4-documentary.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Southampton's-children's-intensive-care-to-feature-in-Channel-4-documentary.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hospital bosses thank staff for "amazing effort" and urge people to stay at home</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Hospital-bosses-thank-staff-for-amazing-effort-and-urge-people-to-stay-at-home.aspx</link>
      <description>Bosses at Southampton's university hospitals have thanked staff for a "truly amazing effort" over the past 24 hours and are now urging people to stay at home where possible to prevent additional pressure on stretched services.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2018 11:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Hospital-bosses-thank-staff-for-amazing-effort-and-urge-people-to-stay-at-home.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Updated: Cold weather alert: information for patients and visitors</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Updated-Cold-weather-alert-information-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx</link>
      <description>Due to the adverse weather conditions that that have arrived in the Hampshire area, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust would like to issue the following advice to patients.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2018 08:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Updated-Cold-weather-alert-information-for-patients-and-visitors.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Cold weather alert: information for staff</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Cold-weather-alert-information-for-staff.aspx</link>
      <description>Due to the adverse weather conditions that are forecast to arrive in the Hampshire area this week, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has issued advice to staff.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/Cold-weather-alert-information-for-staff.aspx" />
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      <title>Children's ED campaigners launch drive for next million</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Childrens-ED-campaigners-launch-drive-for-next-million.aspx</link>
      <description>Actors James Murray and Sarah Parish are set to visit Southampton Children's Hospital on Friday (23 February) to kick-off the second phase of fundraising for the city's new emergency and trauma department.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Childrens-ED-campaigners-launch-drive-for-next-million.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Childrens-ED-campaigners-launch-drive-for-next-million.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton scientists set for £3.5 million cash boost from Cancer Research UK</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Southampton-scientists-set-for-3.5m-cash-boost-from-Cancer-Research-UK.aspx</link>
      <description>Southampton doctors and scientists are set to receive a major cash boost for pioneering research into cancer.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Southampton-scientists-set-for-3.5m-cash-boost-from-Cancer-Research-UK.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Southampton-scientists-set-for-3.5m-cash-boost-from-Cancer-Research-UK.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton researchers find arthritis drug could reduce dementia risk</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Southampton-researchers-find-arthritis-drug-could-reduce-dementia-risk.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton have found drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could halve the risk of developing dementia.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Southampton-researchers-find-arthritis-drug-could-reduce-dementia-risk.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Southampton-researchers-find-arthritis-drug-could-reduce-dementia-risk.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Eye experts in Southampton to trial pioneering drug to prevent sight loss</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Eye-experts-in-Southampton-to-trial-pioneering-drug-to-prevent-sight-loss.aspx</link>
      <description>Eye experts in Southampton are set to become the first in the UK to trial a pioneering drug which could prevent sight loss caused by a currently untreatable condition.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Eye-experts-in-Southampton-to-trial-pioneering-drug-to-prevent-sight-loss.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Eye-experts-in-Southampton-to-trial-pioneering-drug-to-prevent-sight-loss.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Researchers to address "mismatch" in care for patients with neurological conditions</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Researchers-to-address-mismatch-in-care-for-patients-with-neurological-conditions.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton are leading a study into the needs of patients with long-term neurological conditions to address a "mismatch" with the clinical and social care services they require at different stages of their illness.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2018 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Researchers-to-address-mismatch-in-care-for-patients-with-neurological-conditions.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Campaign to build new cancer research centre hits £25m target</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Campaign-to-build-new-cancer-research-centre-hits-25m-target.aspx</link>
      <description>The University of Southampton is delighted to announce it has reached its £25m target to fund the UK's first dedicated centre for cancer immunology research.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 17:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Campaign-to-build-new-cancer-research-centre-hits-25m-target.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/February-2018/Campaign-to-build-new-cancer-research-centre-hits-25m-target.aspx</guid>
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      <title>World Kidney Day lectures: kidneys and women's health</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/World-Kidney-Day-lectures-kidneys-and-womens-health.aspx</link>
      <description>Join us for a day of fascinating lectures for World Kidney Day.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/World-Kidney-Day-lectures-kidneys-and-womens-health.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/March-2018/World-Kidney-Day-lectures-kidneys-and-womens-health.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Saints legend backs children's emergency department appeal</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Saints-legend-backs-childrens-emergency-department-appeal.aspx</link>
      <description>Saints legend and fans' favourite Francis Benali has called on the community to kick-start the second phase of Southampton's children's emergency and trauma department appeal.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Saints-legend-backs-childrens-emergency-department-appeal.aspx" />
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      <title>Southampton's 'soft' laser therapy for cancer patients to be trialled nationwide</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Southamptons-soft-laser-therapy-for-cancer-patients-to-be-trialled-nationwide.aspx</link>
      <description>A 'soft' laser therapy pioneered by doctors in Southampton to help prevent side effects in adult patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer is to be trialled nationwide.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Southamptons-soft-laser-therapy-for-cancer-patients-to-be-trialled-nationwide.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Southamptons-soft-laser-therapy-for-cancer-patients-to-be-trialled-nationwide.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hospital trust shares digital innovations with Finnish business and government reps</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Hospital-trust-shares-digital-innovations-with-Finnish-business-and-government-reps.aspx</link>
      <description>Business leaders and government representatives from Finland visited Southampton's university hospitals this week to find out more about innovations in digital technology.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Hospital-trust-shares-digital-innovations-with-Finnish-business-and-government-reps.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Health minister marks fundraising milestone at hospital visit</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Health-minister-marks-fundraising-milestone-at-hospital-visit.aspx</link>
      <description>Health minister Steve Brine visited Southampton's teaching hospitals today (Friday) to mark reaching the first £1 million of fundraised money in the campaign for a new children's emergency and trauma department.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2018 16:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Southampton researchers show location impacts children's diets</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Southampton-researchers-show-location-impacts-childrens-diets.aspx</link>
      <description>Nutrition experts in Southampton have found access to a wider variety of food outlets near homes and schools is linked to healthier diets in children.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Southampton-researchers-show-location-impacts-childrens-diets.aspx" />
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      <title>Council of Governors' meeting</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Council-of-Governors-meeting.aspx</link>
      <description>The next Council of Governors' meeting will be held on Tuesday, 16 January 2018.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Southampton Hospital Charity to become lead local charity for ABP Marathon 2018</title>
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      <description>ABP Southampton Marathon are pleased to announce Southampton Hospital Charity as the new lead local charity for the 2018 event.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Southampton-Hospital-Charity-to-become-lead-local-charity-for-ABP-Marathon.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Surgeons use new blood injection to help treat knee arthritis</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Surgeons-use-new-blood-injection-to-help-treat-knee-arthritis.aspx</link>
      <description>Surgeons in Southampton are trialling the use of a new treatment for knee arthritis which involves injecting patients with a strengthened form of their own blood.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 18:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Statement regarding winter pressures and cancellations</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Statement-regarding-winter-pressures-and-cancellations.aspx</link>
      <description>A statement from Caroline Marshall, chief operating officer</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 12:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Announcement regarding UHS chief executive Fiona Dalton</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Announcement-regarding-UHS-chief-executive.aspx</link>
      <description>I am writing to let you know that Fiona Dalton, the UHS chief executive, will be leaving the trust having accepted an invitation to become the chief executive officer of Providence Healthcare in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2017 14:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2017: our year in review</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/2017-our-year-in-review.aspx</link>
      <description>As we draw nearer to the end of the year, we thought we'd look back at some highlights from 2017.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2017 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Neurovascular support group - 27 January 2018</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Neurovascular-support-group-27-January-2018.aspx</link>
      <description>Information about the upcoming neurovascular support group</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Surgeon calls for all patients to be offered music therapy during procedures</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Surgeon-calls-for-all-patients-to-be-offered-music-therapy-during-procedures.aspx</link>
      <description>A leading surgeon has said all patients should be offered the chance to listen to music during their procedures to reduce pain and anxiety.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Surgeon-calls-for-all-patients-to-be-offered-music-therapy-during-procedures.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton doctor receives prestigious award for services to children across India</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Southampton-doctor-receives-prestigious-award-for-services-to-children-across-India.aspx</link>
      <description>A doctor from Southampton Children's Hospital has received the highest possible accolade for his services to children with lung disease across India.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Southampton-doctor-receives-prestigious-award-for-services-to-children-across-India.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hospital staff use emergency department visits to reduce fears of young patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Hospital-staff-use-emergency-department-visits-to-reduce-fears-of-young-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff at Southampton Children's Hospital have developed an innovative initiative to reduce young people's fears of treatment and admission – by inviting them into the emergency department.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2017 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Hospital-staff-use-emergency-department-visits-to-reduce-fears-of-young-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hospital trust joins new national volunteering organisation</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Hospital-trust-joins-new-national-volunteering-organisation.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff at Southampton's university hospitals have teamed up with a national organisation designed to improve and expand volunteering opportunities in the NHS.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Hospital-trust-joins-new-national-volunteering-organisation.aspx" />
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      <title>Eye expert warns 'misconception' among surgeons causing sight loss</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Eye-expert-warns-misconception-among-surgeons-causing-sight-loss.aspx</link>
      <description>A leading eye expert has warned some patients in the UK may be losing their sight unnecessarily due to a "poor understanding" of the effectiveness of emergency corneal transplantation.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Eye-expert-warns-misconception-among-surgeons-causing-sight-loss.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Eye-expert-warns-misconception-among-surgeons-causing-sight-loss.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Doctor urges parents to avoid over-the-counter cough medicines for children</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Doctor-urges-parents-to-avoid-over-the-counter-cough-medicines-for-children.aspx</link>
      <description>A Southampton doctor has urged parents to avoid using over-the-counter cough syrups and medicines to treat coughs and colds in children – in favour of "old fashioned" honey and lemon.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Doctor-urges-parents-to-avoid-over-the-counter-cough-medicines-for-children.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Doctor-urges-parents-to-avoid-over-the-counter-cough-medicines-for-children.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton researchers launch alcohol project in breast clinics</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Southampton-researchers-launch-alcohol-project-in-breast-clinics.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton are leading a pioneering national initiative to incorporate alcohol awareness into breast screening and breast cancer clinic appointments.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Southampton-researchers-launch-alcohol-project-in-breast-clinics.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Southampton-researchers-launch-alcohol-project-in-breast-clinics.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hospital trust secures £300k investment in emergency department mental health facilities</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Hospital-trust-secures-300k-investment-in-emergency-department-mental-health-facilities.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2017 08:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Hospital-trust-secures-300k-investment-in-emergency-department-mental-health-facilities.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Find out about training as a clinical scientist</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Find-out-about-training-as-a-clinical-scientist.aspx</link>
      <description>We'd like to invite you to our scientist training programme open day.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 10:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Find-out-about-training-as-a-clinical-scientist.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2018/January-2018/Find-out-about-training-as-a-clinical-scientist.aspx</guid>
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      <title>ITV presenter backs children's emergency department appeal</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/ITV-presenter-backs-childrens-emergency-department-appeal.aspx</link>
      <description>ITV horse racing presenter Ed Chamberlin has backed the appeal for a new emergency and trauma department at Southampton Children's Hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/ITV-presenter-backs-childrens-emergency-department-appeal.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/ITV-presenter-backs-childrens-emergency-department-appeal.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hospital trust introduces electronic whiteboards to improve patient safety</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Hospital-trust-introduces-electronic-whiteboards-to-improve-patient-safety.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff at Southampton's teaching hospitals are introducing interactive whiteboards on wards as part of a major digital transformation project.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Hospital-trust-introduces-electronic-whiteboards-to-improve-patient-safety.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Hospital-trust-introduces-electronic-whiteboards-to-improve-patient-safety.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hospital trust marks occupational therapy centenary</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Hospital-trust-marks-occupational-therapy-centenary.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff at Southampton's university hospitals have marked 100 years of developments in occupational therapy with a series of events today (Thursday).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Paediatric nurse embarks on Everest expedition for children's ED appeal</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Paediatric-nurse-embarks-on-Everest-expedition-for-children's-ED-appeal.aspx</link>
      <description>A children's nurse has travelled more than 4,600 miles to take part in a fundraising trek to the base camp of Mount Everest for Southampton's children's emergency and trauma department appeal.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2017 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Paediatric-nurse-embarks-on-Everest-expedition-for-children's-ED-appeal.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Shadow health secretary visits city's hospitals to meet patients and staff</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Shadow-health-secretary-visits-citys-hospitals-to-meet-patients-and-staff.aspx</link>
      <description>Shadow secretary of state for health Jonathan Ashworth visited Southampton's teaching hospitals this week to meet patients and staff and find out more about developments in vascular services.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2017 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Shadow-health-secretary-visits-citys-hospitals-to-meet-patients-and-staff.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Morrisons Foundation backs children's emergency department appeal</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Morrisons-Foundation-backs-childrens-emergency-department-appeal.aspx</link>
      <description>Southampton's children's emergency and trauma department appeal has edged within touching distance of the halfway mark following a £100,000 pledge from the Morrisons Foundation, a charity set up by the supermarket.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Intermittent problem with some of our phone lines</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Intermittent-problem-with-some-of-our-phone-lines.aspx</link>
      <description>This issue has been resolved. If you find you are still unable to get through to the number you're dialling, please try our main switchboard number - 023 8077 7222.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Intermittent-problem-with-some-of-our-phone-lines.aspx" />
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      <title>Top doctor says 'special bond' responsible for children's hospital charity progress</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Top-doctor-says-special-bond-responsible-for-childrens-hospital-charity-progress.aspx</link>
      <description>A top doctor has said the "special bond" created with patients, families and the community is behind a successful first year for Southampton Children's Hospital Charity and its partners.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2017 08:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Top-doctor-says-special-bond-responsible-for-childrens-hospital-charity-progress.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Help us improve our mental health services</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/December-2017/Help-us-improve-our-mental-health-services.aspx</link>
      <description>In December, we're conducting a quality review into our provision of support for patients with a mental health condition who access our services.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pioneering cancer exercise programme to be piloted at gyms and cancer support centres</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Pioneering-cancer-exercise-programme-to-be-piloted-at-gyms-and-cancer-support-centres.aspx</link>
      <description>Pioneering pre-surgery exercise sessions for cancer patients are set to be piloted at gyms and cancer support centres across the region in the first project of its kind in the UK.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2017 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Pioneering-cancer-exercise-programme-to-be-piloted-at-gyms-and-cancer-support-centres.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Urine test trialled in Southampton set to revolutionise diagnosis of bladder cancer</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Urine-test-trialled-in-Southampton-set-to-revolutionise-diagnosis-of-bladder-cancer.aspx</link>
      <description>A pioneering urine test trialled at Southampton's university hospitals is set to revolutionise clinicians' ability to diagnose bladder cancer by providing results within three hours.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Urine-test-trialled-in-Southampton-set-to-revolutionise-diagnosis-of-bladder-cancer.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Doctors' innovative diabetes comic wins top national award</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Doctors-innovative-diabetes-comic-wins-top-national-award.aspx</link>
      <description>A comic book created by diabetes experts in Southampton and Portsmouth to help young patients' understanding of the condition has been recognised nationally for its success.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Women in Southampton take part in maternal vaccine study to combat virus in infants</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Women-in-Southampton-take-part-in-maternal-vaccine-study-to-combat-virus-in-infants.aspx</link>
      <description>Pregnant women in Southampton are among the first in the world to participate in a clinical trial of a vaccine that could protect babies against a virus which can cause life-threatening infections.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Women-in-Southampton-take-part-in-maternal-vaccine-study-to-combat-virus-in-infants.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Young hospital patients set for fun-filled superhero week</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Young-hospital-patients-set-for-fun-filled-superhero-week.aspx</link>
      <description>Young patients are set to receive some visitors with a difference this week when a team of superheroes swoop onto the wards at Southampton Children's Hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hospital trust to participate in international CPR challenge</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Hospital-trust-to-participate-in-international-CPR-challenge.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff, patients and visitors at Southampton's teaching hospitals will be among thousands of people across the UK aiming for a world record tomorrow (Monday).</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hospital trust expands spiritual care department</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Hospital-trust-expands-spiritual-care-department.aspx</link>
      <description>University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has expanded its spiritual care department to create a more diverse service for patients, visitors and staff.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2017 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Staff and patients set to take part in scrap car rally fundraiser for cancer charity</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Staff-and-patients-set-to-take-part-in-scrap-car-rally-fundraiser-for-cancer-charity.aspx</link>
      <description>A team of doctors, nurses, management and patients are set to take part in a major scrap car rally to raise funds to increase the use of a revolutionary mobile radiotherapy machine at Southampton's university hospitals.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2017 15:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Staff-and-patients-set-to-take-part-in-scrap-car-rally-fundraiser-for-cancer-charity.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Neurovascular support group - 18 November 2017</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Neurovascular-support-group-18-November-2017.aspx</link>
      <description>An invitation to attend the neurovascular support group</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/November-2017/Neurovascular-support-group-18-November-2017.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton clinicians reach £10k mark for children's ED appeal</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Southampton-clinicians-reach-10k-mark-for-childrens-ED-appeal.aspx</link>
      <description>A team of 16 clinicians and staff who completed a 350-mile regional cycle challenge have raised £10,000 towards Southampton's children's emergency and trauma department appeal.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2017 15:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Southampton-clinicians-reach-10k-mark-for-childrens-ED-appeal.aspx" />
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      <title>Council of Governors' meeting</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Council-of-Governors-meeting.aspx</link>
      <description>The next Council of Governors' meeting will be held on Tuesday, 10 October 2017.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/October-2017/Council-of-Governors-meeting.aspx" />
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      <title>Come to our annual members' meeting</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Come-to-our-annual-members-meeting.aspx</link>
      <description>We're pleased to invite you to our annual members' meeting.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Come-to-our-annual-members-meeting.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Come-to-our-annual-members-meeting.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Clinicians launch new mobile eye unit to treat patients closer to home</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Clinicians-launch-new-mobile-eye-unit-to-treat-patients-closer-to-home.aspx</link>
      <description>Eye experts in Southampton are set to launch a new mobile unit to treat patients with a form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) closer to home.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Clinicians-launch-new-mobile-eye-unit-to-treat-patients-closer-to-home.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton experts to trial 'instant' test for eye infections</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Southampton-experts-to-trial-instant-test-for-eye-infections.aspx</link>
      <description>Clinicians and engineers in Southampton have developed a microchip that could detect sight-threatening eye infections within minutes – and prevent misuse of antibiotics.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Southampton-experts-to-trial-instant-test-for-eye-infections.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Southampton-experts-to-trial-instant-test-for-eye-infections.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Leading children's doctor calls on community to boost fundraising appeal</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Leading-childrens-doctor-calls-on-community-to-boost-fundraising-appeal.aspx</link>
      <description>A leading doctor has called on the community to push the fundraising campaign to create a new children's emergency and trauma department in Southampton "to the next level".</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2017 12:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Leading-childrens-doctor-calls-on-community-to-boost-fundraising-appeal.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Leading-childrens-doctor-calls-on-community-to-boost-fundraising-appeal.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Public given rare behind the scenes access to city's hospitals</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Public-given-rare-behind-the-scenes-access-to-citys-hospitals.aspx</link>
      <description>Members of the public will be given rare behind the scenes access to Southampton's teaching hospitals on Saturday (9 September) as part of an action-packed open day.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Public-given-rare-behind-the-scenes-access-to-citys-hospitals.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/September-2017/Public-given-rare-behind-the-scenes-access-to-citys-hospitals.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Governor elections 2017: the results</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Governor-elections-2017-the-results.aspx</link>
      <description>The results are in for the 2017 governor elections.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Governor-elections-2017-the-results.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Governor-elections-2017-the-results.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Cutting edge TV documentary about Southampton's neuro intensive care unit</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Cutting-edge-TV-documentary-about-Southamptons-neuro-intensive-care-unit.aspx</link>
      <description>Millions of viewers will get unprecedented access into the work of Southampton's neuro intensive care unit in a new documentary hitting TV screens next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 13:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Cutting-edge-TV-documentary-about-Southamptons-neuro-intensive-care-unit.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Cutting-edge-TV-documentary-about-Southamptons-neuro-intensive-care-unit.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Children's hospital charity unveils ITV news anchor as new ambassador</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Childrens-hospital-charity-unveils-ITV-news-anchor-as-new-ambassador.aspx</link>
      <description>A charity fund which supports services for young brain and spinal tumour patients at Southampton Children's Hospital has unveiled a new ambassador.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 11:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Childrens-hospital-charity-unveils-ITV-news-anchor-as-new-ambassador.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Childrens-hospital-charity-unveils-ITV-news-anchor-as-new-ambassador.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Critically ill children across the south have better chance of survival</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Critically-ill-children-across-the-south-have-better-chance-of-survival.aspx</link>
      <description>Children being treated in intensive care at Southampton Children's Hospital have a better chance of surviving the most serious illnesses and injuries.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2017 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Critically-ill-children-across-the-south-have-better-chance-of-survival.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Critically-ill-children-across-the-south-have-better-chance-of-survival.aspx</guid>
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      <title>New adaptable wheelchair speeds up recovery time for bone surgery patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/New-adaptable-wheelchair-speeds-up-recovery-time-for-bone-surgery-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>Orthopaedic surgeons at Southampton Children's Hospital are using a new type of wheelchair that can get patients with cerebral palsy home five weeks earlier after complex bone surgery.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/New-adaptable-wheelchair-speeds-up-recovery-time-for-bone-surgery-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/New-adaptable-wheelchair-speeds-up-recovery-time-for-bone-surgery-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Young patients to meet dog with a difference at emergency services event</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Young-patients-to-meet-dog-with-a-difference-at-emergency-services-event.aspx</link>
      <description>Young patients will get to meet a dog with a difference tomorrow (Friday) as the emergency services descend on Southampton Children's Hospital for a day of fun-packed activities.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 19:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Young-patients-to-meet-dog-with-a-difference-at-emergency-services-event.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Young-patients-to-meet-dog-with-a-difference-at-emergency-services-event.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton among top performers in national clinical research league table</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Southampton-among-top-performers-in-national-clinical-research-league-table.aspx</link>
      <description>More patients in Southampton are benefitting from improved access to new treatments following an increase in the number of clinical research studies and participants in the last year, according to figures published today by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Southampton-among-top-performers-in-national-clinical-research-league-table.aspx" />
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      <title>Doctors develop pioneering nose drop to help fight meningitis</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Doctors-develop-pioneering-nose-drop-to-help-fight-meningitis.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors in Southampton have pioneered the development of a nose drop containing a type of 'friendly' bacteria that could help prevent meningitis and other infections.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 08:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Doctors-develop-pioneering-nose-drop-to-help-fight-meningitis.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/August-2017/Doctors-develop-pioneering-nose-drop-to-help-fight-meningitis.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Young patients set to go for gold at British Transplant Games</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Young-patients-set-to-go-for-gold-at-British-Transplant-Games.aspx</link>
      <description>A team of eight young transplant patients from across the south are travelling to Scotland to compete in the British Transplant Games.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Young-patients-set-to-go-for-gold-at-British-Transplant-Games.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Young-patients-set-to-go-for-gold-at-British-Transplant-Games.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Doctors trial 'breakthrough' injection for prostate cancer</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Doctors-trial-breakthrough-injection-for-prostate-cancer.aspx</link>
      <description>British doctors are trialling a "breakthrough" injection that could treat prostate cancer without causing side effects.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2017 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Doctors-trial-breakthrough-injection-for-prostate-cancer.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Doctors-trial-breakthrough-injection-for-prostate-cancer.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Patients and staff celebrate excellence in children's nursing</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Patients-and-staff-celebrate-excellence-in-childrens-nursing.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients, staff and members of the public celebrated the achievements of nurses at Southampton Children's Hospital with a series of awareness activities this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Doctors trial new treatment to improve survival from emergency bowel surgery</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Doctors-trial-new-treatment-to-improve-survival-from-emergency-bowel-surgery.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors in Southampton are leading a national trial of a treatment approach that could improve survival from emergency bowel surgery by guiding the amount of fluid given to patients during their operations.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Doctors-trial-new-treatment-to-improve-survival-from-emergency-bowel-surgery.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Patient's brother raises £38k for children's cancer unit</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Patients-brother-raises-38k-for-childrens-cancer-unit.aspx</link>
      <description>The brother of a patient at Southampton Children's Hospital has donated £38,000 towards a £1.7 million refurbishment of children's cancer unit Piam Brown.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Health secretary discusses innovations in patient safety at hospital trust</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Health-secretary-discusses-innovations-in-patient-safety-at-hospital-trust.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 17:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Children's charity to fund country's first hospital-based nursery teacher</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Childrens-charity-to-fund-countrys-first-hospital-based-nursery-teacher.aspx</link>
      <description>A charity set up by a family in memory of their late daughter is set to fund the first hospital-based nursery teacher in the country at Southampton Children's Hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Childrens-charity-to-fund-countrys-first-hospital-based-nursery-teacher.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Doctors find six-week exercise programme improves sleep for cancer patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Doctors-find-six-week-exercise-programme-improves-sleep-for-cancer-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors at Southampton's teaching hospitals have found a six-week exercise programme can help improve bowel cancer patients' strength by giving them a better night's sleep.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Doctors-find-six-week-exercise-programme-improves-sleep-for-cancer-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hospital trust set to showcase range of nursing expertise</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Hospital-trust-set-to-showcase-range-of-nursing-expertise.aspx</link>
      <description>Members of the public will have the chance to find out about the range of nursing expertise provided at Southampton's university hospitals at an event on Monday (10 July).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 18:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Southampton surgeons lead development of national hip surveillance programme</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Southampton-surgeons-lead-development-of-national-hip-surveillance-programme.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2017 18:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Upcoming members' evening: a focus on nursing - 10 July 2017</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Upcoming-members-evening-a-focus-on-nursing-10-July-2017.aspx</link>
      <description>The theme for the July evening is a focus on nursing.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Upcoming-members-evening-a-focus-on-nursing-10-July-2017.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Upcoming-members-evening-a-focus-on-nursing-10-July-2017.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Could you help guide important research into breast cancer and alcohol awareness?</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Could-you-help-guide-important-research-into-breast-cancer-and-alcohol-awareness.aspx</link>
      <description>We're looking for people who would like to be involved in the development of an intervention to help empower women to make healthy lifestyle choices.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Could-you-help-guide-important-research-into-breast-cancer-and-alcohol-awareness.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Could-you-help-guide-important-research-into-breast-cancer-and-alcohol-awareness.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton experts to perform UK's first MRI-led freezing procedure for prostate cancer</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Southampton-experts-to-perform-UKs-first-MRI-led-freezing-procedure-for-prostate-cancer.aspx</link>
      <description>Clinicians at Southampton's university hospitals are set to become the first in the UK to treat prostate cancer using frozen needles guided by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Southampton-experts-to-perform-UKs-first-MRI-led-freezing-procedure-for-prostate-cancer.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Southampton-experts-to-perform-UKs-first-MRI-led-freezing-procedure-for-prostate-cancer.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Council of Governors' meeting</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Council-of-Governors-meeting.aspx</link>
      <description>The next Council of Governors' meeting will be held on Tuesday, 11 July 2017.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2017 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Council-of-Governors-meeting.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Council-of-Governors-meeting.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Surgeon warns heatwave could cause kidney stone cases to "rocket"</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Surgeon-warns-heatwave-could-cause-kidney-stone-cases-to-rocket.aspx</link>
      <description>Surgeon warns heatwave could cause kidney stone cases to "rocket"</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Surgeon-warns-heatwave-could-cause-kidney-stone-cases-to-rocket.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Surgeon-warns-heatwave-could-cause-kidney-stone-cases-to-rocket.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton experts use innovative device to prevent sight loss in young patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Southampton-experts-use-innovative-device-to-prevent-sight-loss-in-young-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>Southampton experts use innovative device to prevent sight loss in young patients</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 17:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Southampton-experts-use-innovative-device-to-prevent-sight-loss-in-young-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Southampton-experts-use-innovative-device-to-prevent-sight-loss-in-young-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>South's emergency services to take part in major incident exercise</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Souths-emergency-services-to-take-part-in-major-incident-exercise.aspx</link>
      <description>South's emergency services to take part in major incident exercise</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Souths-emergency-services-to-take-part-in-major-incident-exercise.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Souths-emergency-services-to-take-part-in-major-incident-exercise.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Health watchdogs rate city's hospitals 'good' following inspection</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Health-watchdogs-rate-citys-hospitals-good-following-inspection.aspx</link>
      <description>Health watchdogs have rated University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust 'good' following a recent inspection – with critical care 'outstanding'.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Health-watchdogs-rate-citys-hospitals-good-following-inspection.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Health-watchdogs-rate-citys-hospitals-good-following-inspection.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton researchers lead landmark £2m study to develop new whooping cough vaccine</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Southampton-researchers-lead-landmark-2m-study-to-develop-new-whooping-cough-vaccine.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton are leading the UK arm of a landmark European-wide study to develop a new vaccine to prevent whooping cough.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Southampton-researchers-lead-landmark-2m-study-to-develop-new-whooping-cough-vaccine.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Southampton-researchers-lead-landmark-2m-study-to-develop-new-whooping-cough-vaccine.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hospital launches innovative study into effect of therapy dog visits on children's health</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Hospital-launches-innovative-study-into-effect-of-therapy-dog-visits-on-childrens-health.aspx</link>
      <description>Five therapy dogs and their two owners are leading a groundbreaking study into the effect their ward visits at Southampton Children's Hospital have on patients' health and wellbeing.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Hospital-launches-innovative-study-into-effect-of-therapy-dog-visits-on-childrens-health.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/June-2017/Hospital-launches-innovative-study-into-effect-of-therapy-dog-visits-on-childrens-health.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hospital trust to celebrate work of 'inspirational' volunteers</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Hospital-trust-to-celebrate-work-of-inspirational-volunteers.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff at Southampton's university hospitals are set to showcase the work of their 1,000-strong team of "inspirational" volunteers at events from Thursday (1 June) as part of Volunteers' Week.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2017 17:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Hospital-trust-to-celebrate-work-of-inspirational-volunteers.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Hospital-trust-to-celebrate-work-of-inspirational-volunteers.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton experts develop computer model of hand to improve finger joint surgery</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Southampton-experts-develop-computer-model-of-hand-to-improve-finger-joint-surgery.aspx</link>
      <description>Southampton experts develop computer model of hand to improve finger joint surgery</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2017 13:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Southampton-experts-develop-computer-model-of-hand-to-improve-finger-joint-surgery.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Southampton-experts-develop-computer-model-of-hand-to-improve-finger-joint-surgery.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Children's hospital to launch pioneering rehab service for brain tumour patients</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Childrens-hospital-to-launch-pioneering-rehab-service-for-brain-tumour-patients.aspx</link>
      <description>Fundraisers and clinicians at Southampton Children's Hospital are set to launch a pioneering outpatient rehabilitation service for young brain and spinal tumour patients.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Childrens-hospital-to-launch-pioneering-rehab-service-for-brain-tumour-patients.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Childrens-hospital-to-launch-pioneering-rehab-service-for-brain-tumour-patients.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton surgeon awarded £1.4m for 'groundbreaking' research into oesophageal cancer</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Southampton-surgeon-awarded-1.4m-for-'groundbreaking'-research-into-oesophageal-cancer.aspx</link>
      <description>A Southampton surgeon has been awarded £1.4m from Cancer Research UK to carry out potentially groundbreaking research into oesophageal cancer.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2017 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Southampton-surgeon-awarded-1.4m-for-'groundbreaking'-research-into-oesophageal-cancer.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Southampton-surgeon-awarded-1.4m-for-'groundbreaking'-research-into-oesophageal-cancer.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Family fun day for Southampton paediatric IBD patients and their families - 1 July 2017</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Family-fun-day-for-Southampton-paediatric-IBD-patients-and-their-families-1-July-2017.aspx</link>
      <description>The paediatric gastroenterology team is hosting a family fun day for families with children whose inflammatory bowel disease is managed at UHS.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 14:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Family-fun-day-for-Southampton-paediatric-IBD-patients-and-their-families-1-July-2017.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/July-2017/Family-fun-day-for-Southampton-paediatric-IBD-patients-and-their-families-1-July-2017.aspx</guid>
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      <title>IT systems at UHS functioning as normal</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/IT-systems-at-UHS-functioning-as-normal.aspx</link>
      <description>Following widespread reports of the NHS ransomware attack, we would like to reassure patients and members of the public that IT systems across University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust are functioning as normal and remain unaffected at this time.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2017 09:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/IT-systems-at-UHS-functioning-as-normal.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/IT-systems-at-UHS-functioning-as-normal.aspx</guid>
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      <title>City's neonatal unit features in new premature baby TV ad</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Citys-neonatal-unit-features-in-new-premature-baby-TV-ad.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients, parents and staff in the neonatal unit at Southampton's Princess Anne Hospital are the stars of a new TV ad campaign which promotes the development of a pioneering tiny nappy for premature babies.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2017 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Citys-neonatal-unit-features-in-new-premature-baby-TV-ad.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Citys-neonatal-unit-features-in-new-premature-baby-TV-ad.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hospital trust to mark International Nurses' Day with inspiring stories</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Hospital-trust-to-mark-International-Nurses'-Day-with-inspiring-stories.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff at Southampton's teaching hospitals will mark International Nurses' Day tomorrow (Friday) with a series of inspirational stories and clinical developments.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2017 14:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Hospital-trust-to-mark-International-Nurses'-Day-with-inspiring-stories.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Hospital-trust-to-mark-International-Nurses'-Day-with-inspiring-stories.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Changes to the main visitor car park</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/April-2017/Changes-to-road-layout-of-main-visitor-car-park-starting.aspx</link>
      <description>We have now started works to improve the main patient and visitor car park at Southampton General Hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/April-2017/Changes-to-road-layout-of-main-visitor-car-park-starting.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/April-2017/Changes-to-road-layout-of-main-visitor-car-park-starting.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Public offered insight into Southampton Children's Hospital</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Public-offered-insight-into-Southampton-Childrens-Hospital.aspx</link>
      <description>Members of the public will have the chance to find out more about the specialist services provided at Southampton Children's Hospital at an event tomorrow (Tuesday) evening.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2017 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Public-offered-insight-into-Southampton-Childrens-Hospital.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Public-offered-insight-into-Southampton-Childrens-Hospital.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton clinicians return to Nepal to share research findings</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Southampton-clinicians-return-to-Nepal-to-share-research-findings.aspx</link>
      <description>A team of doctors and nurses from Southampton's teaching hospitals have returned to Nepal to share the findings of pioneering research carried out in the South Asian country.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2017 17:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Southampton-clinicians-return-to-Nepal-to-share-research-findings.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Southampton-clinicians-return-to-Nepal-to-share-research-findings.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Doctors and nurses to play key role in major city road safety event</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Doctors-and-nurses-to-play-key-role-in-major-city-road-safety-event.aspx</link>
      <description>Doctors and nurses from Southampton Children's Hospital and the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth will take to the streets this weekend in a bid to help drive down the number of accidents on roads across the south.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2017 10:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Doctors-and-nurses-to-play-key-role-in-major-city-road-safety-event.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Doctors-and-nurses-to-play-key-role-in-major-city-road-safety-event.aspx</guid>
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      <title>City's Princess Anne Hospital to feature in One Born Every Minute spin-off</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/April-2017/Citys-Princess-Anne-Hospital-to-feature-in-One-Born-Every-Minute-spin-off.aspx</link>
      <description>Staff, parents and children who starred in the first two series of Channel 4's hit maternity documentary One Born Every Minute are set to return to the nation's screens this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/April-2017/Citys-Princess-Anne-Hospital-to-feature-in-One-Born-Every-Minute-spin-off.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/April-2017/Citys-Princess-Anne-Hospital-to-feature-in-One-Born-Every-Minute-spin-off.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Fundraisers reach £1m milestone for children's emergency department</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/April-2017/Fundraisers-reach-1m-milestone-for-childrens-emergency-department.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients, staff and fundraisers have reached the £1 million mark in the campaign to create a new children's emergency and trauma department at Southampton Children's Hospital</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/April-2017/Fundraisers-reach-1m-milestone-for-childrens-emergency-department.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/April-2017/Fundraisers-reach-1m-milestone-for-childrens-emergency-department.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Southampton researchers use heart  drug to treat eye disease in groundbreaking study</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/April-2017/Southampton-researchers-use-heart-drug-to-treat-eye-disease-in-groundbreaking-study.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers in Southampton are leading a groundbreaking study into whether or not a drug used to treat heart failure could save the sight of patients with a currently untreatable eye condition.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2017 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/April-2017/Southampton-researchers-use-heart-drug-to-treat-eye-disease-in-groundbreaking-study.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/April-2017/Southampton-researchers-use-heart-drug-to-treat-eye-disease-in-groundbreaking-study.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Wessex Health Innovation Forum - 16 May 2017</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Wessex-Health-Innovation-Forum-16-May-2017.aspx</link>
      <description>Wessex Academic Health Science Network and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust would like to warmly invite staff from all local health organisations to the Wessex Health Innovation Forum on Tuesday, 16 May 2017.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2017 11:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Wessex-Health-Innovation-Forum-16-May-2017.aspx" />
      <guid>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Wessex-Health-Innovation-Forum-16-May-2017.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Upcoming members' evening: Southampton Children's Hospital - 9 May 2017</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Upcoming-members-evening-Southampton-Childrens-Hospital-9-May-2017.aspx</link>
      <description>6-8pm in the lecture theatre, Heartbeat Education Centre (F level, north wing, Southampton General Hospital)</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Upcoming-members-evening-Southampton-Childrens-Hospital-9-May-2017.aspx" />
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      <title>Southampton doctors help produce first national report on trauma in older people</title>
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      <description>Doctors in Southampton have helped to produce the first national review of major trauma in older people – two years after highlighting the need for "urgent action" to improve care in the age group.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Doctors develop novel flu test to speed up respiratory treatment</title>
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      <description>Doctors in Southampton have developed a novel way of using a swab test which can rapidly diagnose flu and other viral infections in patients with severe respiratory conditions – resulting in shorter courses of antibiotics and less time in hospital.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2017 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Day case kidney stone procedure 'could save 10,000 NHS bed days'</title>
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      <description>A day case procedure being used by surgeons in Southampton to remove kidney stones could save the NHS up to 10,000 bed days a year if replicated across the country.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Update from the Wessex adult cystic fibrosis centre - 30 March 2017</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Researchers show excess fructose in diet linked to severe liver disease in children</title>
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      <description>Researchers in Southampton and Rome have found excessive consumption of fructose – a sweetener found in many fizzy drinks – is strongly associated with a severe form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2017 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hospital trust appoints country's first consultant pharmacist in diabetes</title>
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      <description>Southampton's teaching hospitals have developed a new clinical post which could be rolled out nationally to help improve care for patients with diabetes.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2017 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hospital trust teams shortlisted for prestigious medical awards</title>
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      <description>Two teams of clinicians at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust have been shortlisted for prestigious national medical awards for their "inspiring and pioneering" teamwork.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Southampton doctors implant coin-sized heart failure monitor</title>
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      <description>Cardiac experts in Southampton have fitted a heart failure patient with a revolutionary monitoring device the size of a 5p coin.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>More choice for Hampshire and Isle of Wight mothers-to-be</title>
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      <description>A new scheme has been launched to give pregnant women across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight more choice on antenatal care and childbirth.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2017 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hospital trust among top performers in annual NHS staff survey</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/March-2017/Hospital-trust-among-top-performers-in-annual-nhs-staff-survey.aspx</link>
      <description>University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has been rated one of the top performing organisations in the country for staff engagement.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2017 18:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Surgeons use less invasive procedure to remove kidney stones in children</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/March-2017/Surgeons-use-less-invasive-procedure-to-remove-kidney-stones-in-children.aspx</link>
      <description>Surgeons at Southampton's university hospitals are using a less invasive technique to remove large kidney stones in children which reduces complications and speeds up recovery.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 09:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Top doctor calls for children's sleep to be part of public health agenda</title>
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      <description>A leading children's doctor has warned there is a "desperate need" to get children's sleep on the public health agenda in England and across the UK.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Council of Governors' meeting - March 14 2017</title>
      <link>https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/March-2017/Council-of-Governors-meeting-March-14-2017.aspx</link>
      <description>The next meeting of the Council of Governors will be held on Tuesday, 14 March 2017</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Restricted pedestrian and vehicle access on site, Saturday, 18 February</title>
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      <description>On Saturday, 18 February a lorry will be arriving on site to lift and relocate two containers. This will restrict pedestrian and vehicle access south of West Wing for a short amount of time.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2017 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Travel information – resurfacing of Bassett Avenue</title>
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      <description>Phase two of the Bassett Avenue road works, between Winchester Road roundabout and Chilworth roundabout, will begin from 8pm on Monday (11 March). During this time, this section of the road will be closed with road access for residents only.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 1900 09:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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