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Understanding menopause
Understanding menopause University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has announced the next in its series of... Read more- Information
- 18 October 2021
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Think Big developments at Beales
Outpatient assessment clinic at Beales Work has started to transform the top floor of Beales... Read more- Information
- 14 October 2021
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Poole Hospital celebrates 25 years of specialist menopause service
Poole Hospital celebrates 25 years of specialist menopause service “It’s brilliant that more women... Read more- Information
- 14 October 2021
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We need to hear from you
We need to hear from you We are contacting patients via text message as part of our work to tackle the... Read more- Information
- 13 October 2021
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The Village Gym opens doors to visitors of patients receiving end of life care
The Village Gym opens doors to visitors of patients receiving end of life care University... Read more- Information
- 11 October 2021
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Artist pays tribute to hospital with paintings
Artist pays tribute to hospital with paintings Local artist Sebastian Avoray has donated artwork... Read more- Information
- 04 October 2021
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New name for major new NHS investment in Dorset
New name for major new NHS investment in Dorset On its’ first birthday (1 October), University... Read more- Information
- 01 October 2021
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Debbie Fleming, chief executive announces retirement
Debbie Fleming, chief executive announces retirement Debbie Fleming, chief executive of University... Read more- Information
- 29 September 2021
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Hospital chefs win south west heats of NHS Chef of the Year
Hospital chefs win south west heats of NHS Chef of the Year Chefs from the Royal Bournemouth... Read more- Information
- 22 September 2021
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Update from our chief executive
Update from Debbie Fleming At the start of the second lockdown, our chief executive Debbie Fleming... Read more- Information
- 05 November 2020
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Hospital celebrates open day success
Hospital celebrates open day success University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) hosted its first Virtual... Read more- Information
- 16 September 2021
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UHD nurses recognised by Royal College of Emergency Medicine
UHD nurses recognised by Royal College of Emergency Medicine Two nurses from University Hospitals... Read more- Information
- 14 September 2021
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UHD Annual Members’ Meeting
UHD Annual Members’ Meeting University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) will hold its Annual Members’... Read more- Information
- 25 August 2021
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Major changes to RBH road layout
Major changes to RBH road layout from 17 September 2021 New access arrangements will be put into... Read more- Information
- 07 September 2021
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Therapy team delivers innovative ‘Think Therapy’ training
Therapy team delivers innovative ‘Think Therapy’ training Therapy teams from University Hospitals... Read more- Information
- 27 August 2021
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UHD to hold first virtual Open Day
UHD to hold first virtual Open Day University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) will host its first virtual... Read more- Information
- 24 August 2021
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Drive through swabbing to relocate at Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Drive through swabbing to relocate at Royal Bournemouth Hospital Due to building works, the Royal... Read more- Information
- 19 August 2021
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Poole Hospital volunteer achieves the ‘Captain Tom 100’
Poole Hospital volunteer achieves the ‘Captain Tom 100’ A volunteer at Poole Hospital has... Read more- Information
- 19 August 2021
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University Hospitals Dorset thanks nursing students for Covid-19 support
University Hospitals Dorset thanks nursing students for Covid-19 support Ceremonies have taken... Read more- Information
- 18 August 2021
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UHD consultant named editor of prestigious cardiology journal
UHD consultant named editor of prestigious cardiology journal A University Hospitals Dorset... Read more- Information
- 10 August 2021
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NHS in Dorset thinks big to tackle waiting lists
NHS in Dorset thinks big to tackle waiting lists The NHS in Dorset is using innovation to help see... Read more- Information
- 17 August 2021
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Why does a sudden cardiac arrest happen?
Why does a sudden cardiac arrest happen? University Hospitals Dorset has recently run one of its... Read more- Information
- 19 July 2021
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Hospital therapy service teams up with AFC Bournemouth for ‘Sports Say’ event
Hospital therapy service teams up with AFC Bournemouth for 'Sports Say' event University Hospitals... Read more- Information
- 30 July 2021
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University Hospitals Dorset research teams win awards for Covid-19 research
University Hospitals Dorset research teams win awards for Covid-19 research Research teams at... Read more- Information
- 29 July 2021
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New high tech system has cancer in its sights
New high tech system has cancer in its sights Cancer patients are benefiting from ultra-precise... Read more- Information
- 28 July 2021
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Virtual health talk on preparing for surgery
Virtual health talk on preparing for surgery University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has announced its... Read more- Information
- 10 June 2021
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‘Busy weekend’ for the development of UHD
‘Busy weekend’ for the development of UHD The next stage of the major development around... Read more- Information
- 23 July 2021
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Hospital joins exclusive list of global heart centres of excellence
Hospital joins exclusive list of global heart centres of excellence University Hospitals Dorset... Read more- Information
- 26 July 2021
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No change to hospital Covid restrictions
No change to hospital Covid restrictions Monday 19 July will mark the end of many Covid-19... Read more- Information
- 15 July 2021
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UHD governors to attend Mudeford Arts Festival
UHD governors to attend Mudeford Arts Festival Governors for University Hospital Dorset NHS... Read more- Information
- 14 July 2021
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Coming together to remember
Coming together to remember Our cancer services team based at Poole Hospital came together to... Read more- Information
- 14 July 2021
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Major roadworks start on the RBH site
Major roadworks start on the RBH site Major roadworks start on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital from... Read more- Information
- 12 July 2021
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UHD signs Armed Forces Covenant
UHD signs Armed Forces Covenant University Hospitals Dorset has signed the Armed Forces Covenant -... Read more- Information
- 07 July 2021
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National Parkinson's disease trial launched at University Hospitals Dorset
National Parkinson's disease trial launched at University Hospitals Dorset A UK-wide clinical... Read more- Information
- 01 July 2021
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UHD to host Health Foundation innovation hub
UHD to host Health Foundation innovation hub Dorset Integrated Care System (ICS), the partnership of health... Read more- Information
- 23 June 2021
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Resuscitation study aided by hospital critical care team
Resuscitation study aided by hospital critical care team The critical care team at the Royal... Read more- Information
- 21 June 2021
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Volunteers required as we 'Think Big' to reduce our waiting lists
Volunteers required as we 'Think Big' to reduce our waiting lists Our hospitals have long waiting... Read more- Information
- 17 June 2021
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University Hospitals Dorset contribute to international Covid-19 therapy evaluation trials.
University Hospitals Dorset contribute to international Covid-19 therapy evaluation trials Research teams... Read more- Information
- 17 June 2021
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University Hospitals Dorset launches its first Green Plan on national Clean Air Day
University Hospitals Dorset launches its first Green Plan on national Clean Air Day Thursday 17... Read more- Information
- 17 June 2021
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Virtual education evening for IBD or colitis patients
Virtual education evening for IBD or colitis patients A virtual education evening for University... Read more- Information
- 15 June 2021
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Changes to maternity restrictions from Monday 14 June
Changes to maternity restrictions from Monday 14 June As the spread of the Coronavirus evolves, we... Read more- Information
- 11 June 2021
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University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) staff celebrated at Dorset Hero Awards
University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) staff celebrated at Dorset Hero Awards The UHD theatres team and... Read more- Information
- 11 June 2021
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Participants wanted for Covid-19 vaccine booster trial
Participants wanted for Covid-19 vaccine booster trial (COV-boost) Researchers at University... Read more- Information
- 08 June 2021
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An update to bowel cancer screening in Dorset
An update to bowel cancer screening in Dorset Bowel cancer screening in Dorset is changing. The... Read more- Information
- 08 June 2021
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Reminder: our phone numbers have changed
Reminder: our phone numbers have changed Telephone numbers for dialling Poole, the Royal... Read more- Information
- 22 January 2021
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International day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia
International day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia Message from Pete Papworth, chief... Read more- Information
- 17 May 2021
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Green fingered hospital charity supporter plants her way to raising £10,000
Green fingered hospital charity supporter plants her way to raising £10,000 A Bournemouth woman... Read more- Information
- 13 May 2021
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Celebrating the legacy of Robert White
Celebrating the legacy of Robert White Robert White was an extraordinary local businessman who on... Read more- Information
- 11 May 2021
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Covid lateral flow tests for maternity appointments
Covid lateral flow tests for maternity appointments From 4 May, pregnant women should take a rapid... Read more- Information
- 29 April 2021
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Think big to tackle our waiting lists
Think big to tackle our waiting lists Our hospitals need to “think big” if we are to tackle our... Read more- Information
- 27 April 2021
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Sleep pod for hospital anaesthetic department
Sleep pod for hospital anaesthetic department Poole Hospital’s anaesthetic department has received... Read more- Information
- 22 April 2021
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Charity funds refurbishment of “home away from home” accommodation
Charity funds refurbishment of “home away from home” accommodation Bournemouth Hospital Charity,... Read more- Information
- 21 April 2021
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New £2m scanners keep hospital’s nuclear medicine department ‘ahead of the game’
New £2m scanners keep hospital’s nuclear medicine department ‘ahead of the game’ Poole Hospital’s... Read more- Information
- 06 April 2021
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Prioritising our waiting lists
We need to hear from you Over the last year many non-emergency operations and procedures across... Read more- Information
- 12 April 2021
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Changes to maternity visiting restrictions
Changes to maternity restrictions from Monday 12 April As the spread of the Coronavirus evolves,... Read more- Information
- 09 April 2021
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Online service of remembrance
Hospital trust to lead online service of remembrance University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) is marking... Read more- Information
- 13 October 2020
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Visiting restrictions
Covid-19 visiting restrictions As the spread of the Coronavirus evolves, we have relaxed some of... Read more- Information
- 04 November 2020
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A day of celebrations to launch new hospital charity
A day of celebrations to launch new hospital charity The charities linked to the Royal... Read more- Information
- 01 April 2021
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Managing our waiting lists
Managing our waiting lists As our hospitals and staff recover from the large numbers of Covid... Read more- Information
- 01 April 2021
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Innovative clinic opens new doors
Innovative clinic opens new doors An innovative nurse-led hospital clinic which aims to help older... Read more- Information
- 30 March 2021
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Dedicated nursing team win national award
Dedicated nursing team win national award A team of nurses based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH)... Read more- Information
- 17 March 2021
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Special NHS services of reflection mark one year since lockdown
Special NHS services of reflection mark one year since lockdown Staff at University Hospitals Dorset... Read more- Information
- 23 March 2021
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Charity appeal marches on towards final target
Charity appeal marches on towards final target Bournemouth Hospital Charity is £55,000 away from... Read more- Information
- 18 March 2021
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Hospital charities coming together for local community
Hospital charities coming together for local community Bournemouth Hospital Charity and Poole... Read more- Information
- 12 March 2021
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University Hospitals Dorset to host newly qualified nurses’ recruitment day
University Hospitals Dorset to host newly qualified nurses’ recruitment day A recruitment event... Read more- Information
- 12 March 2021
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Trust thanks service personnel for Covid support
Trust thanks service personnel for Covid support Staff at University Hospitals Dorset have... Read more- Information
- 10 March 2021
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New programme aims to tackle smoking among Dorset’s hospital patients
New programme aims to tackle smoking among Dorset’s hospital patients Offering patients smoking... Read more- Information
- 10 March 2021
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‘Developing the Poole Hospital site’ brochure launched
‘Developing the Poole Hospital site’ brochure launched University Hospitals Dorset has just... Read more- Information
- 10 February 2021
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Roadmap out of lockdown; a message for our patients and visitors
Roadmap out of lockdown; a message for our patients and visitors In light of the national roadmap... Read more- Information
- 24 February 2021
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Car park relocation on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site
Car park relocation on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site In order to start the important... Read more- Information
- 12 February 2021
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Work begins on improvements to Poole Hospital’s emergency department
Work begins on improvements to Poole Hospital’s emergency department Work begins next week (15... Read more- Information
- 09 February 2021
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New scrub hats a boost for hospital staff
New scrub hats a boost for hospital staff New reusable scrub hats that help patients and hospital... Read more- Information
- 08 February 2021
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Cancer treatment trial success for UHD patient
Cancer treatment trial success for UHD patient A major breakthrough in treatment that could help... Read more- Information
- 03 February 2021
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Our response to misleading and upsetting content on social media
Our response to misleading and upsetting content on social media A member of the public came into... Read more- Information
- 02 February 2021
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Volunteers urgently required - can you help us?
Volunteers urgently required - can you help us? University Hospitals Dorset urgently requires... Read more- Information
- 20 January 2021
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Construction work at RBH starts next week
Construction work at RBH starts next week Construction work at the Orthopaedics, Eye Unit and... Read more- Information
- 28 January 2021
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UHD part of recent Public Health England study highlighting stay at home rules are still important
UHD part of recent Public Health England study highlighting stay at home rules are still important UHD has been... Read more- Information
- 28 January 2021
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Outline planning permission secured for developments on the RBH site
Outline planning permission secured for developments on the RBH site BCP Council have approved our... Read more- Information
- 27 January 2021
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University Hospitals Dorset and Bournemouth University announce reciprocal appointments as...
University Hospitals Dorset and Bournemouth University announce reciprocal appointments as... Read more- Information
- 27 January 2021
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Cancellation of services
Cancellation of services In our response to wave 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic and in light of the... Read more- Information
- 18 January 2021
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An update from the Poole Africa Link
An update from the Poole Africa Link Unfortunately, due to current travel restrictions, Poole... Read more- Information
- 14 December 2020
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An open letter: We need your continued help, now
An open letter: We need your continued help, now Dear Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, We... Read more- Information
- 11 January 2021
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Exclusive report on the dedication of our staff
Exclusive report on the dedication of our staff The Trust was recently visited by Andy Martin,... Read more- Information
- 11 January 2021
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Midwives star in Christmas single to help all children have the best start
Midwives star in Christmas single to help all children have the best start Pictures show: L to R:... Read more- Information
- 17 December 2020
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Visiting during the festive season
Visiting during the festive season >Due to Covid-19, visiting is currently restricted in our... Read more- Information
- 21 December 2020
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Cherries Christmas cheer for children’s unit
Cherries Christmas cheer for children’s unit AFC Bournemouth (AFCB) has continued their Christmas... Read more- Information
- 22 December 2020
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Hospital department raises funds for vital equipment
Hospital department raises funds for vital equipment Poole Hospital’s clinical management team has... Read more- Information
- 30 December 2020
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Celebrating Christmas safely in our hospitals
Celebrating Christmas safely in our hospitals > Due to Covid-19, visiting is currently restricted in... Read more- Information
- 03 December 2020
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Plans to create an innovative medical research facility at Wessex Fields pass key milestone
Plans to create an innovative medical research facility at Wessex Fields pass key milestone Proposals for a... Read more- Information
- 16 December 2020
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Films spotlight the ‘bright future’ for both Poole and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Films spotlight the ‘bright future’ for both Poole and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital Two... Read more- Information
- 16 December 2020
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Milestone for breast screening unit
Milestone for breast screening unit Poole Hospital's Dorset Breast Screening Unit has donated over... Read more- Information
- 08 December 2020
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Seal of approval in hospital's Covid-19 antibody testing
Seal of approval in hospital's Covid-19 antibody testing University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has... Read more- Information
- 26 November 2020
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Voting for Election to the Council of Governors
Voting for Election to the Council of Governors Voting for Election to the Council of Governors is... Read more- Information
- 03 December 2020
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Your procedure during the pandemic
Your procedure during the pandemic We know many of our patients have been waiting a long time for... Read more- Information
- 27 November 2020
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Carers Rights Day 2020 – Know Your Rights
Carers Right Day 2020 - Know your rights Ahead of Carers Rights Day on 26 November, local... Read more- Information
- 25 November 2020
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Update on our hospitals
Update on our hospitals We know that members of the public have been worried about coming to our... Read more- Information
- 24 November 2020
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Your University Hospitals Dorset
Your University Hospitals Dorset We are incredibly proud to welcome you to our new University... Read more- Information
- 30 September 2020
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Upcoming Board of Directors' meeting
Upcoming Board of Directors' meeting There will be a Board of Directors' meeting on 25 November... Read more- Information
- 19 November 2020
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Covid-19 - how you can help us
Covid-19 - how you can help us Paula Shobbrook, chief nursing officer and director for infection... Read more- Information
- 04 November 2020
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Freemasons support NHS heroes
Freemasons support NHS heroes L-R: Denis Jordan, Senior Warden and Charity Steward, Leon... Read more- Information
- 02 November 2020
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2020 Council of Governors Elections
2020 Council of Governors Elections Now is the time to make a difference and support our new... Read more- Information
- 19 October 2020
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A summer of camping in aid of cancer centre
A summer of camping in aid of cancer centre A local Dorset farmer has raised £11,000 for Poole... Read more- Information
- 29 October 2020
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Closure of wards at Poole Hospital
Closure of wards at Poole Hospital There are a number of patients who have tested positive for... Read more- Information
- 27 October 2020
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Covid-19 at Poole Hospital
Confirmed cases of Covid-19 at Poole Hospital Paula Shobbrook, chief nursing officer for... Read more- Information
- 16 October 2020
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Dorset joins Covid-19 vaccine search
Dorset joins Covid-19 vaccine search NHS organisations across Dorset are playing their part in the... Read more- Information
- 14 October 2020
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UHD matron recognised in Queen's birthday honours
UHD matron recognised in Queen's birthday honours A matron at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital has... Read more- Information
- 10 October 2020
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Landmark hospital trust merger
Landmark hospital trust merger The two trusts that run Poole Hospital and the Royal Bournemouth... Read more- Information
- 02 October 2020
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State-of-the-art chest compression equipment for emergency department
‘State-of-the-art’ chest compression equipment for emergency department Patients in cardiac arrest are... Read more- Information
- 07 October 2020
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Full approval given for new operating theatres
Full approval given for new operating theatres BCP Council has now granted full planning... Read more- Information
- 15 September 2020
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Tree in memory of Covid-19 patients and staff
Tree in memory of Covid-19 patients and staff A patient recently discharged from Poole Hospital... Read more- Information
- 28 September 2020
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A wheely excellent donation for NHS hospital heroes
A wheely excellent donation for NHS hospital heroes 18 September 2020 Consultant Physician Damian... Read more- Information
- 28 September 2020
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Hospital staff shed carbon and financial costs in eco competition
Hospital staff shed carbon and financial costs in eco competition 17 September 2020 Hospital staff are... Read more- Information
- 28 September 2020
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Hospital is top recruiter for ground-breaking Covid-19 study
Hospital is top recruiter for ground-breaking Covid-19 study 3 September 2020 Royal Bournemouth... Read more- Information
- 15 September 2020
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How you contact us is changing
How you contact us is changing As we become University Hospitals Dorset, how you contact Poole,... Read more- Information
- 15 September 2020
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BERTIE turns 21
BERTIE turns 21 12 August The award-winning Type 1 diabetes education programme ‘BERTIE’ is... Read more- Information
- 15 September 2020
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ACP spinal specialists join the Rheumatology Team at Christchurch
ACP spinal specialists join the Rheumatology Team at Christchurch 10 August 2020 Three Advanced... Read more- Information
- 15 September 2020
