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Outstanding leadership award for hospital manager
Outstanding leadership award for hospital manager A Head Orthoptist and service manager at... Read more- Information
- 25 June 2025
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Free webinar for cancer patients
Cancer and food; the facts Specialist dietitians from University Hospitals Dorset will be hosting a... Read more- Information
- 05 June 2025
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New ED tool enhances patient experiences at UHD
New ED Streaming and Redirection tool enhances patient experiences at UHD Patients arriving at the... Read more- Information
- 10 June 2025
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Outpatients Assessment Clinic (OAC) - 'Think Big'
Outpatients Assessment Clinic (OAC) - 'Think Big' University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has relocated... Read more- Information
- 21 May 2025
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UHD celebrates construction milestone
UHD celebrates construction milestone at 'topping out' ceremony with Darwin Group Tuesday 10 June... Read more- Information
- 11 June 2025
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University Hospitals Dorset nurse wins national nursing award
University Hospitals Dorset nurse wins national nursing award Sam Whittle, a Diabetes Specialist... Read more- Information
- 11 June 2025
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CQC publishes reports on surgery services
CQC publishes reports on surgery services The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published reports... Read more- Information
- 10 June 2025
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Bournemouth Heart Club opens its doors
Bournemouth Heart Club opens its doors to the public To commemorate British Heart Week (7-15... Read more- Information
- 03 June 2025
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Vital maternity service celebrates first anniversary
Vital maternity service celebrates first anniversary A maternity team at University Hospitals... Read more- Information
- 03 June 2025
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Nurse-led Clinic to reduce cholesterol levels achieves international recognition and £350,000...
Nurse-led Clinic to reduce cholesterol levels achieves international recognition and £350,000... Read more- Information
- 03 June 2025
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Celebrating success: Dorset Apprentice of the Year 2025 (Degree category) awarded to Sarah Matthias
Celebrating success: Dorset Apprentice of the Year 2025 (Degree category) awarded to Sarah... Read more- Information
- 02 June 2025
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Staff shine bright at hospital awards
Staff shine bright at hospital awards Uplifting examples of inspiring care, teamwork and... Read more- Information
- 21 May 2025
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Maternity and children’s services collaborate
Maternity and children's services collaborate St Mary’s Maternity Unit at University Hospitals... Read more- Information
- 22 July 2024
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Royal Bournemouth Hospital Emergency Department opens in new BEACH Building
Royal Bournemouth Hospital Emergency Department opens in new BEACH Building University Hospitals... Read more- Information
- 14 May 2025
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Skin cancer patients at University Hospitals Dorset given fast-tracked access to ‘revolutionary’...
Skin cancer patients at University Hospitals Dorset given fast-tracked access to ‘revolutionary’... Read more- Information
- 07 May 2025
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Judy Gillow appointed Chair of UHD
Judy Gillow appointed Chair of UHD Judy Gillow has been appointed Interim Chair of University... Read more- Information
- 01 May 2025
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Annual research event with Bournemouth University and healthcare partners a huge success
Annual Research Event Focuses on Partnership Working The 2025 BU-UHD Research Conference took... Read more- Information
- 28 April 2025
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Life changing work
Life-changing work A bionic grandad, a Paralympic swimming hopeful and an army veteran who elected to... Read more- Information
- 22 April 2025
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A fond farewell to St Mary's Maternity Unit
A fond farewell to St Mary's Maternity Unit Local families and University Hospitals Dorset (UHD)... Read more- Information
- 08 April 2025
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Our St Mary's Maternity Unit is now closed.
Our St Mary's Maternity Unit is now closed. There are no staff on site at the unit. There is no... Read more- Information
- 31 March 2025
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Families invited to farewell event for Maternity Unit
Families invited to farewell event for Maternity Unit After more than 60 years of service, St... Read more- Information
- 26 February 2025
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New era in maternity care
New era in maternity care as services open at the BEACH Building and St Mary’s unit closes Today... Read more- Information
- 31 March 2025
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£1.3m solar panel funding awarded to University Hospitals Dorset
£1.3m solar panel funding awarded to University Hospitals Dorset University Hospitals Dorset has... Read more- Information
- 21 March 2025
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New partnership enhances ‘gateway to the hospital’ at Royal Bournemouth’s BEACH Building
New partnership enhances ‘gateway to the hospital’ at Royal Bournemouth’s BEACH Building University... Read more- Information
- 17 March 2025
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Celebrating our cancer clinical nurse specialists
Celebrating our cancer clinical nurse specialists Today, Friday 14 March, is National Cancer... Read more- Information
- 14 March 2025
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New maternity, neonatal and emergency gynaecology units to open at RBH on 31 March 2025
New maternity, neonatal and emergency gynaecology units to open at RBH on 31 March 2025 The new... Read more- Information
- 13 March 2025
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UHD hospital sites go smoke free
UHD hospital sites go smoke free All of University Hospitals Dorset’s sites are now smoke free,... Read more- Information
- 11 March 2025
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First patients cared for in our BEACH Building
First patients cared for in our BEACH Building Congratulations to our Radiology Team who saw our... Read more- Information
- 11 March 2025
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Understanding Pelvic Health in Pregnancy and Beyond
Understanding Pelvic Health in Pregnancy and Beyond Experts from University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) are... Read more- Information
- 04 March 2025
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Nominations open for our Patient Choice Award at University Hospitals Dorset
Your local hospitals are giving you the chance to put forward staff or volunteers you feel have... Read more- Information
- 11 February 2025
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Understanding ‘Hospital at Home’
Understanding ‘Hospital at Home’ Experts from University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) are holding a... Read more- Information
- 27 January 2025
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Research into a portable device that can detect skin cancer
A portable device that could detect skin cancer could be on the horizon A collaborative project... Read more- Information
- 11 December 2024
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Trust reaccredited as Veteran Aware
Trust reaccredited as Veteran Aware University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD) has... Read more- Information
- 21 January 2025
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Ground-breaking new trial for stroke patients
Ground-breaking new trial for stroke patients Dorset stroke patients are invited to take part in... Read more- Information
- 16 January 2025
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An insight into maternity research
An insight into maternity research As applications re-open for the National Institute for Heath... Read more- Information
- 14 January 2025
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Housekeeper Recruitment Day
New Year, new career! Housekeeper Recruitment Day We’re looking for new recruits to join our Royal... Read more- Information
- 20 December 2024
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New Wessex-based Commercial Research Delivery Centre
New Wessex-based Commercial Research Delivery Centre Wessex Research Hubs is delighted to have... Read more- Information
- 12 December 2024
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Latest edition of Together out now
Latest edition of Together out now The latest edition of our magazine, Together is out now. Together... Read more- Information
- 04 December 2024
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Healthy outlook for Bournemouth Heart Club
Healthy outlook for Bournemouth Heart Club The Bournemouth Heart Club (BHC) has celebrated a... Read more- Information
- 03 December 2024
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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s The BEACH Appeal hits £500,000, making waves for new...
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s The BEACH Appeal hits £500,000, making waves for new... Read more- Information
- 25 November 2024
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Wareham residents invited to engagement event about the future of our health services
Wareham residents invited to engagement event about the future of our health services University... Read more- Information
- 14 November 2024
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UK's first ever norovirus vaccine trial opens at Bournemouth Research Hub
UK's first ever norovirus vaccine trial opens at Bournemouth Research Hub People aged 60 and over,... Read more- Information
- 13 November 2024
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RBH breaks ground on new £91m Coast Building
RBH breaks ground on new £91m Coast Building Royal Bournemouth Hospital has started the main... Read more- Information
- 07 November 2024
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University Hospitals Dorset improves care for heart patients with new technology
University Hospitals Dorset improves care for heart patients with new technology The cardiology... Read more- Information
- 06 November 2024
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Prestigious award for 'role model' maternity support worker
Prestigious award for 'role model' maternity support worker A “patient and compassionate”... Read more- Information
- 24 October 2024
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First norovirus vaccine trial in UK to take place at Bournemouth Research Hub
UK's first ever norovirus vaccine trial to take place at Bournemouth Research Hub People living in... Read more- Information
- 23 October 2024
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National acclaim for consultant physiotherapist
National acclaim for consultant physiotherapist A consultant physiotherapist has received a... Read more- Information
- 15 October 2024
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Hospital recycles abandoned bikes with local charity
Hospital recycles abandoned bikes with local charity University Hospitals Dorset has donated... Read more- Information
- 14 October 2024
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UHD launches community diagnostic imaging centre at HSU
UHD launches community diagnostic imaging centre at HSU University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) is... Read more- Information
- 15 October 2024
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Traffic disruption alert – Royal Bournemouth site
Traffic disruption alert – Royal Bournemouth site Starting Monday, 7 October, there will be 2-3... Read more- Information
- 02 October 2024
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Major endoscopy centre construction to begin at Poole Hospital
Major endoscopy centre construction to begin at Poole Hospital Exciting plans are now underway to... Read more- Information
- 24 September 2024
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Join us for our Annual Members Meeting 2024
Join us for our Annual Members' Meeting 2024 University Hospitals Dorset’s (UHD) Annual Members’... Read more- Information
- 13 June 2024
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Join us for our Annual Members' Meeting 2024
Join us for our Annual Members' Meeting 2024 University Hospitals Dorset’s (UHD) Annual Members’... Read more- Information
- 22 August 2024
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Young boy raises £3,000 for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity to weave hope for epilepsy care
Young boy raises £3,000 to weave hope for epilepsy care A young boy from Poole, who learned to... Read more- Information
- 10 September 2024
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BU-UHD Leadership Conference
BU-UHD Leadership Conference looks at innovation and best practice to inspire improvement UHD and... Read more- Information
- 10 September 2024
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Appointment of chief digital officer for UHD
Appointment of chief digital officer for UHD Beverley Bryant has been appointed chief digital... Read more- Information
- 02 September 2024
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New technology detects cataracts in newborns
New technology helps detect cataracts in newborns The research and development department at... Read more- Information
- 23 August 2024
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Exciting news for expecting parents - new maternity and neonatal unit at RBH
Exciting news for expecting parents - new maternity and neonatal unit at RBH Big things are... Read more- Information
- 22 July 2024
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Public engagement events for the future of our health services
Public engagement events for the future of our health services University Hospitals Dorset (UHD)... Read more- Information
- 20 August 2024
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Finalist for national maternity award
Finalist for national maternity award A maternity support worker at University Hospitals Dorset... Read more- Information
- 15 August 2024
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Walk for Wards 2024
Join University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity for a fun-filled day on Saturday 28 September 2024 to... Read more- Information
- 15 August 2024
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One UHD family - a message of support from our Board of Directors
One UHD family - a message of support from our Board of Directors The diversity of Team UHD is one... Read more- Information
- 07 August 2024
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UHD Annual Report and Accounts now available
Our Annual Report and Accounts for 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 is now available. The report... Read more- Information
- 05 August 2024
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Major work begins in construction of new state-of-the-art building
Major work begins in construction of new state-of-the-art building As part of the New Hospitals... Read more- Information
- 16 July 2024
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University Hospitals Dorset trials new care for heart patients
University Hospitals Dorset trials new care for heart patients The cardiology team at the Royal... Read more- Information
- 24 July 2024
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Help us choose an artist for our BEACH Building
Artists have submitted their concept for a public artwork which will be installed on the outside of... Read more- Information
- 11 July 2024
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Trust receives national care award
Trust receives national care award University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has received a prestigious... Read more- Information
- 11 July 2024
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Happy birthday, BERTIE! - Milestone anniversary for diabetes care
Happy birthday, BERTIE! - Milestone anniversary for diabetes care A programme to support patients... Read more- Information
- 10 July 2024
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Stroke team's international partnership
Stroke team's international partnership University Hospitals Dorset’s (UHD) stroke team has been... Read more- Information
- 25 June 2024
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Stars shine at hospital awards
Stars shine at hospital awards Uplifting examples of inspirational care, compassion and leadership were... Read more- Information
- 24 June 2024
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Norovirus cases on the rise
Norovirus cases on the rise Norovirus is on the increase in the community so for all visitors to our... Read more- Information
- 24 June 2024
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National acclaim for diabetes team
National acclaim for diabetes team A project to support patients with Type 1 diabetes and... Read more- Information
- 20 June 2024
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Introducing - The People Pod
Introducing - The People Pod Our new UHD podcast, ‘The People Pod’, delves into the untold and... Read more- Information
- 13 June 2024
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Research Matters - an update on NERVE
Research Matters - an update on NERVE Approximately 4.7 million people in the UK live with... Read more- Information
- 13 June 2024
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Pasco's project; a united front to fight infections
Pasco's project; a united front to fight infections From Africa to Dorset, see how Team UHD is... Read more- Information
- 13 June 2024
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Understanding pathology; health under the microscope
Understanding pathology: health under the microscope On 4 June, expert speakers Nathan Bourne,... Read more- Information
- 28 May 2024
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New enhanced stroke unit opens with expanded capacity
New enhanced stroke unit opens with expanded capacity Colleagues gathered earlier this month (4... Read more- Information
- 06 June 2024
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Understanding Health talks 2024
Understanding health talks 2024 Three new Understanding Health Talks have been booked for the... Read more- Information
- 17 January 2024
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Dorset Dad takes on ultra-marathon for Gully’s Place
On Saturday 25 May 2024, 50-Year-old John McDermott laced up his trainers to tackle a 100km trail... Read more- Information
- 28 May 2024
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Statement on Infected Blood Inquiry Report
Statement on Infected Blood Inquiry Report Responding to the publication of the Infected Blood... Read more- Information
- 24 May 2024
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‘New era’ for patient care as Dorset Pathology Hub officially opens
‘New era’ for patient care as Dorset Pathology Hub officially opens A 'new era' in medical... Read more- Information
- 23 May 2024
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New virtual tour lets families walk round Poole neonatal unit
New virtual tour lets families walk round Poole neonatal unit A virtual tour of the Poole Hospital... Read more- Information
- 16 May 2024
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Understanding Health: Raising public awareness of concussion in sport and practice
Understanding Health: Raising public awareness of concussion in sport and practice University... Read more- Information
- 13 May 2024
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New fleet of iPads for patients recovering from strokes, all raised in memory of missed mum
New fleet of iPads for patients recovering from strokes, all raised in memory of missed mum In... Read more- Information
- 09 May 2024
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Humorous social media campaign helps promote women's pelvic floor health
Humorous social media campaign helps promote women's pelvic floor health An injection of humour... Read more- Information
- 08 May 2024
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New partnership delivering solar energy for Poole Hospital
New partnership delivering solar energy for Poole Hospital As part of UHD’s transition to net... Read more- Information
- 01 May 2024
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'Understanding hips: how to avoid surgery' - available to watch now
University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) recently held a free Understanding Health talk around... Read more- Information
- 30 April 2024
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One week left to nominate for our Patient Choice awards!
One week left to nominate for our Patient Choice awards! Your local hospitals are giving you the... Read more- Information
- 25 April 2024
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Planned relocation of haematology inpatient services
Planned relocation of haematology inpatient services In the ongoing transformation efforts of... Read more- Information
- 24 April 2024
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New ODPs to join TeamUHD
New ODPs to join TeamUHD Four BU students, in their final year studying Operating Department Practice... Read more- Information
- 23 April 2024
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Back the BEACH Appeal
Back the BEACH Appeal to help transform care across Dorset University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity has... Read more- Information
- 22 April 2024
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Isolated incident in our maternity unit
Isolated incident in our maternity unit We are investigating an incident in our maternity unit in... Read more- Information
- 17 April 2024
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Experts to host free talk on understanding concussion in sport and practice
Experts to host free talk on understanding concussion in sport and practice Expert speakers from... Read more- Information
- 18 April 2024
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Nominations open for our Patient Choice awards!
Nominations open for our Patient Choice awards! Your local hospitals are giving you the chance to put... Read more- Information
- 04 April 2024
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'Transforming Care Together' brochure launched
'Transforming Care Together' brochure launched We’ve just published the latest brochure... Read more- Information
- 08 April 2024
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Hospital 'hand hub' improves patient experience
Hospital ‘hand hub’ improves patient experience An innovative ‘hand hub’ at University Hospitals... Read more- Information
- 04 April 2024
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Newly qualified nurses recruitment day
Newly qualified nurses recruitment day University Hospitals Dorset is inviting all new newly... Read more- Information
- 02 April 2024
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NHS Covid time capsules capture moment in history
NHS Covid time capsules capture moment in history Hospital staff at the Royal Bournemouth,... Read more- Information
- 22 March 2024
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Understanding Health: raising public awareness of the menopause
Understanding Health: raising public awareness of the menopause On Wednesday 6 March, expert... Read more- Information
- 14 March 2024
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'Double joy' for UHD cancer teams
'Double joy' for UHD cancer teams In a month of double joy, both haematology departments at... Read more- Information
- 06 March 2024
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National award for hospital porter
National award for hospital porter A porter from University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has been... Read more- Information
- 26 February 2024
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Smoking in pregnancy support group
Smoking in pregnancy support group University Hospital Dorset (UHD) has launched a peer support... Read more- Information
- 26 February 2024
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Milestone moment for maternity research
Milestone moment for maternity research Maternity research midwives at University Hospitals Dorset... Read more- Information
- 15 February 2024
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Patients' pre-op checks now paperless
Patients' pre-op checks now paperless Patients who require surgery under local or general... Read more- Information
- 15 February 2024
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A life-changing service for diabetic patients
A life-changing service for people with diabetes University Hospitals Dorset’s (UHD) Diabetes... Read more- Information
- 13 February 2024
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Understanding hips: how to avoid surgery
Understanding hips: how to avoid surgery Join Professor Robert Middleton, consultant orthopaedic... Read more- Information
- 17 January 2024
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Menopause experts to host free health talk
Menopause experts to host free health talk Expert speakers from University Hospitals Dorset (UHD)... Read more- Information
- 29 January 2024
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Cancer patients to benefit from physicist's fellowship
Cancer patients to benefit from physicist's fellowship A radiotherapy physicist from University... Read more- Information
- 24 January 2024
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Volunteers needed for hospital cancer care initiative
Volunteers needed for hospital cancer care initiative University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) is looking for... Read more- Information
- 17 January 2024
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Patients benefit from tattoo-less treatments
Patients benefit from tattoo-less treatments Thousands of patients receiving radiotherapy at... Read more- Information
- 09 January 2024
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Celebrating three years of the BU-UHD partnership
Celebrating three years of the BU-UHD partnership The partnership between Bournemouth University... Read more- Information
- 06 November 2023
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BU-UHD partnership welcomes new Associate Professor of Nursing Practice
BU-UHD partnership welcomes new Associate Professor of Nursing Practice The Bournemouth University (BU) –... Read more- Information
- 29 November 2023
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National Cancer Patient Experience Survey
National Cancer Patient Experience Survey At the NHS, we want our patients to have the best... Read more- Information
- 05 December 2023
