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Tackling our waiting lists: we need to hear from you
To help us to tackle the large waiting lists caused by the Covid-19 pandemic we routinely contact patients waiting for appointments or procedures. Increasingly, this is by text message (SMS), but can also be by letter or phone call.
Over the last two years, many non-emergency operations and procedures across the NHS had to be cancelled or postponed because of Covid-19. We are working hard to prioritise these patients and will be contacting patients waiting for appointments at the Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch hospitals.
If you are contacted, please be assured that:
- our communication will only ever ask questions relating to your care
- we will never ask for bank details or reference to money or payment
- we will never ask you for your name or address
- for security reasons, we’ll ask you to confirm your date of birth.
Please respond promptly so we can help you with your care, or offer your future appointment to someone who needs it.
We can only contact you if we have your up-to-date contact details and especially your mobile phone number – you can ensure we have yours by talking to the reception team at your next hospital appointment or by calling the number on your appointment letter.
Dr Ruth Williamson, consultant radiologist and deputy chief medical officer, said: “We know some patients have been waiting a long time for treatment and we’re trying our best to catch up from the treatment that was delayed during Covid. If you hear from us, please do respond as we’re trying to arrange your healthcare as soon as we can."
Looking to understand more about IBD?
University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) will host a dedicated patient education day for patients with IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) under the care of Poole and the Royal Bournemouth hospitals.
The event, which will take place on Saturday 13 May, 10am-1pm, is to be held in Royal Bournemouth's lecture theatre, within the Education Centre.
The agenda includes an overview of IBD from Dr Imogen Williams, topics including pregnancy and IBD, and rheumatology and IBD, as well as talks from IBD nurses, representatives from Crohns and Colitis UK, and a discussion from a patient panel member.
To reserve a space, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Hospital governors host listening event in Corfe
UHD governors will be holding a listening event between 1pm and 5pm on Tuesday 28 March in Corfe Castle Village Hall.
Members of the public are invited to come along to the Bill Carter room and speak to governors about the latest developments taking place across the Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch hospitals. They will also be giving out information about up and coming health events and gathering feedback which can help contribute to improvements at the trust.
Refreshments will be available and there is limited parking onsite.
Understanding your labour journey
Thursday 20 April 11.30am-12.30pm
The first Understanding Health educational event of 2023 takes place next Thursday (20 April).
The free virtual talk will be hosted by University Hospitals Dorset’s head of midwifery, Kerry Taylor, alongside maternity colleagues who will talk about various aspects of labour and giving birth, including:
· Early labour
· Labour positions
· Epidurals and modes of delivery
The talk will also highlight some of the resources available through the NHS and ways in which mums-to-be can help themselves during their labour such as the use of aromatherapy.
After the talk, there will be a Q&A where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions to the team.
The talk will run on Microsoft Teams and is open to everyone. There’s no need to download Teams to join. Click here to join the event at 11.30am on Thursday 20 April. A recording of the talks will also be available after the event in the health talk library on UHD’s website here. The library is ever-growing and includes talks on a range of health issues.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity is calling on the Dorset community to come together and march for men’s health on Saturday 25 March.
The popular 5k or 10k event takes place at 10am from Bournemouth Pier and is an opportunity for people of all ages, abilities and genders to directly contribute significant funds to men’s health projects at the Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch hospitals.
Thousands of men from every part of our community face men’s health concerns such as prostate or testicular cancers. Please sign up today and make a difference - tickets are £15 for adults (16+) and £8 per child (under 5s free entry). All participants are encouraged to raise additional sponsorship where they can.
Consultant urological surgeon, Kevin Turner said: “With every step our supporters take along the seafront, we can continue to improve health services for every man in our community.
“March for Men helps us to do so much more for our patients. We can purchase state-of-the-art equipment to streamline diagnosis and improve treatment, for example our blue light camera system which improves bladder cancer treatment.”
Fundraising manager, Lindsey Sturman, said: “This well-loved event is great for anybody looking for a good cause to get fit for. It’s also a great way for people to give back to our hospitals or show their support with every stride for their father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather or friend who has ever received medical treatment.”
Going into its ninth year, March for Men has successfully raised more than £150,000 for men’s health projects at our hospitals so far. Revolutionary equipment like the blue light camera is innovative and expensive, so the funds raised this year will be significant in allowing us to purchase future equipment and increase the funding projects for men’s health.
Every participant will receive a charity t-shirt and medal. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead. March for Men is kindly sponsored by Oak Services.
Sign up online at UHDcharity.org/m4m or by calling 0300 019 4060/8449 and follow @UHDCharity on Facebook or Instagram to enjoy the countdown!
