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Nominations are officially open for the Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Staff Awards 2026 - a special opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible individuals and teams who make a difference every day at Salisbury District Hospital. If you’ve experienced outstanding care or support, this is your opportunity to say thank you. Read more in the News section.

Our hospital is currently experiencing very high demand, which means some patients may face longer waiting times than usual. Our clinical teams are prioritising those who are most seriously unwell, and while we are working hard to see everyone as quickly as possible, delays may occur. If your condition is not urgent or life‑threatening, you may find faster and more convenient care through other local services. Using the most appropriate service helps ensure that emergency care is available for those who need it most.

Please only attend A&E for emergency or life threatening conditions. There are a range of NHS services available to help you get the right care in the right place: -Community pharmacies can provide advice and treatment for many common conditions. -NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day online and by phone if you're unsure where to go. -GP and out-of-hours services such as the Salisbury Walk-in Centre may also be available depending on your needs. Our website has more information, click on 'Right Care, Right Time, right Place on the home page.

With a Heat-Health Alert in place for this bank holiday weekend, we’re encouraging our local community to take simple steps to stay safe in the hot weather. As UKHSA reminds us, “anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot” - but some people are more at risk than others. Read more...

Please only attend A&E for emergency or life threatening conditions. More advice on getting the right care, at the right time, in the right place is available on our website. We're also asking that if you have had vomiting or diarrhoea, please stay away from the hospital and wait 48 hours after symptoms stop before visiting. Help us stop infections spreading. Please wash your hands to prevent yourself and others from being sick.