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Salisbury District Hospital opens new state-of-the-art birth centre


28 October 2022
Salisbury District Hospital’s Maternity Unit is now home to the New Beatrice Birth Centre. The centre is run by experienced midwives and is best described as a ‘home away from home’ environment and a middle ground alternative to the traditional labour ward or home birth. The centre, which will receive its first mothers on Monday, offers a safe, friendly environment suitable for women who have had a healthy pregnancy and are expecting to have a straightforward birth. Women can choose to give birth in the centre even if for first babies.
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Salisbury Hospital Signs Menopause Pledge to Improve Staff Support


18 October 2022
Today on World Menopause Day, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, led by the charity Wellbeing of Women, to make sure that they are supporting staff experiencing the menopause or peri-menopause, as well as informing and educating colleagues, friends and managers to create a supportive, inclusive workplace. By signing the pledge, the Trust has committed to recognising that the menopause can be an issue in the workplace and must actively offer support and information to employees affected, encouraging them to talk openly, positively and respectfully about the menopause. Pictured above: CEO Stacey Hunter and Chief People Officer Melanie Whitfield with signed Menopause Workforce Pledge.
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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust awarded £14 million for new ward


05 July 2022
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to have been awarded £14 million of investment from the national Elective Recovery Fund to build an additional inpatient ward. The new ward will help the Trust increase the number of elective procedures to reduce waiting times for patients. Pictured above: aerial view of the hospital site showing the blocks – 79 and 81 – that will be demolished
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Drop off only at Salisbury District Hospital Accident and Emergency


01 June 2022
Vehicle access to Salisbury District Hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A & E) Department has changed to ‘drop off’ only.  This change has been made to improve access for Ambulances and applies to the approach ramp as well as the area immediately outside A & E.  Previously, it had been possible to park on the ramp but this is no longer allowed.
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New episode of 'Cake with Joe and Jayne' podcast series


18 May 2022
We are pleased to announce another episode of our podcast series, 'Cake with Joe and Jayne'. Hosts Joe Cousins, Recruitment Team Leader, and Jayne Sheppard, Divisional Head of Nursing for Clinical Support & Family Services, talk openly with some of our colleagues, exploring what makes us who we are.
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Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.

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