Michelle Oakford

Consultant Dermatologist. Divisional Clinical Director at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. Views are my own

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

A major incident has been declared at UHS this morning following a fire.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Southampton General Hospital at 5.30am and the fire has now been contained:

https://t.co/41gI9ClnJK

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Thank you to all our incredible NHS staff working over the Christmas period 💙

From nurses, doctors and midwives to paramedics, pharmacists and porters, thank you for continuing to care for our loved ones each and every day.

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

NHS 111 online is there to help you find the right NHS service if you need urgent medical advice.

Our Emergency Department is for life-threatening illness or injury. Only call 999 when it is an emergency. If you have health worries and need advice, think NHS 111 online first.

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

⚠️ The BMA has announced that resident doctors will take strike action from 7am on Friday 14 November 2025 and ending at 7am on Wednesday 19 November 2025.

You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Otherwise, please attend your appointment as planned.

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Flu has arrived early – with cases already three times higher than this time last year.

The NHS is urging people eligible for a flu jab to get protected before the worst of winter hits.

Read more ➡️  https://t.co/qn2ylwa7Gj

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

Happy Diwali to our staff, patients and community who are celebrating today.

May this festival of lights bring joy, peace and wellness to all.

#Diwali2025 #FestivalofLights #WeAreUHS

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

Happy Allied Health Professions (AHPs) Day!

Zoe Oram, our AHP education lead, shines a light on the power of AHP education and its transformative impact on staff and learners across UHS.

Let’s give a huge shoutout to all our amazing AHPs — thank you for everything you do!

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

⚠️ Our Emergency Department (ED) remains under severe pressure.

If your condition is not life or limb threatening you will be facing a long wait or will be redirected to another urgent treatment service who can help you.

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

⚠️Our Emergency Department (ED) is currently under extreme pressure.

You can expected to be turned away if we feel your condition can be treated elsewhere after assessment.

Please only come to ED in the case of life-or-limb-threatening situations.

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

⚠️ Our Emergency Department (ED) is extremely busy. Please only come to ED in the case of life-or-limb-threatening situations.

Other services for urgent but non-life-threatening care are the Urgent Treatment Centres at RSH Hospital and Lymington New Forest Hospital, or NHS111.

[UHS Transformation Team @UHSimprove]

Improvement is for everyone! This is a great opportunity to attend a free, local conference, learning and sharing with colleagues from across our region. Spaces available!

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

Suffering with a rash?

Your local pharmacy can help with seven common conditions, providing treatment and some prescription medicine, if needed, without seeing a GP.

Think Pharmacy First 💊

Find out more: https://t.co/zkPL5534e3

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

Has a UHS staff member gone above and beyond for you or a loved one? Nominate them as an Experience of Care Hero! 🏆

Submit by 31 July:
🔗 https://t.co/uplF4asGAp

Our most recent winner is Sue Hodder, “a perfect example of excellent care” 👏

#WeAreUHS #ExperienceOfCareHeroes

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

Pharmacists can treat 7 common conditions like UTIs, earache, sinusitis and more — no GP needed!

Find your local pharmacy: 🔗 https://t.co/YR4ISGNQhP

#PharmacyFirst #ChooseWell

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

On #WorldHepatitisDay, we're proud to share the work of Dr Ryan Buchanan, honorary consultant hepatologist at UHS and associate professor in hepatology at @unisouthampton .

Dr Buchanan’s research is paving the way to eliminate Hepatitis C for good. Here's 60 seconds with him👇

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Continuing this weekend until Wednesday morning, some services will be affected due to strike action. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.

Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

Need urgent care but it’s not life-threatening? Visit an urgent treatment centre instead of our emergency department.

✅ Walk-in at Southampton UTC until 9:30pm
✅ Lymington UTC also available
❓ Not sure? Use NHS 111

🔗 https://t.co/QQ2pZ47nKq
🔗 https://t.co/FvXgBHAQEe

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

📢 As we head into a weekend during strike action, we expect our emergency department to be very busy.

We ask you to choose services wisely. Only call 999 in medical emergencies.

🔗 More information on how you can help on our website: https://t.co/NksdO3OlZl

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

⚠️ The BMA has announced that resident doctors will take strike action from 7am on Friday 25 July 2025 and ending at 7am on Wednesday 30 July 2025.

You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Otherwise, please attend your appointment as planned.

[University Hospital Southampton Jobs @UHS_Jobs]

Think a Maternity Support Worker is “just making tea”? Think again!

This is a career where you’ll grow, support families, and make a real impact every single day

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/2e5lL1BBdz
💼 Apply now (closes 17 July): https://t.co/vPnmbXmWEt

#LeadTheWay #WeAreUHS