22-07-2025
Southampton Hospital Radio launches free app to reach more listeners
Southampton Hospital Radio has launched a new mobile app.
The volunteer-run station, which has been broadcasting for more than 70 years, will now be able to reach listeners beyond the hospital through the free app.
Listeners can tune in from anywhere, whether at home, in the community, or on the go.
Simon Carter, a presenter at Southampton Hospital Radio, said: "What I really love is that there's no need to log in - you just tap the app and you're instantly connected.
Abby Oakley behind the mic at Southampton Hospital Radio studio (Image: Southampton Hospital Radio) "It's quick, easy, and the sound quality is absolutely fantastic."
Previously, the station was available mainly through bedside TV units, limiting its reach to hospital patients.
The app now allows anyone to access live broadcasts, request songs and dedications, and view the full programme schedule.
Users can also enjoy exclusive hospital podcasts, presenter blogs, and updates on both station and hospital news.
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Aaron Jacobs, another presenter, said: "This app is so much more than just a new way to listen - it brings our healthcare community closer together.
"Whether you're a patient, or just stumbled across us, it offers an easy, instant connection to something familiar and comforting.
"By downloading it, you're not just tuning in - you're becoming part of a shared experience that supports and uplifts everyone within healthcare in Southampton."
For those in hospital, the app also offers live commentary of Southampton FC matches.
The station has been serving patients, families, and staff since 1952.
It broadcasts 24 hours a day from Normand House and is run entirely by volunteers.
Listeners can download the free app by visiting or by searching for "Southampton Hospital Radio" in their device's app store.
Southampton Hospital Radio is a member of the National Hospital Broadcasting Association and has received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
The station describes itself as a "vital presence within the Southampton healthcare community," offering entertainment, information, and companionship to listeners across hospitals, care homes, hospices, and treatment centres.
The launch marks a significant step in expanding the charity's reach and impact, making its services more accessible to the wider community.
