A 'centre of excellence' is in the making at Poole Hospital

The development of a state-of-the-art Endoscopy Centre at Poole Hospital is taking shape.

The £21m development had a positive visit from Poole’s MP last week, Neil Duncan-Jordan, who believes it will ‘make a huge difference to our local healthcare service and the community’.

Neil was joined by University Hospital Dorset’s Chief Executive, Siobhan Harrington, and Dr. Suranga Dharmasiri, Clinical Lead for Endoscopy.

The new Endoscopy Centre is set to open later this summer, providing an outpatient facility to support planned care. The building spans two storeys, and includes six endoscopy procedure and associated rooms, as well as training and seminar rooms. 

Dr. Dharmasiri, said: “The new centre will enable us to treat more patients, reduce waiting times, enhance patient experiences, and train the next generation of endoscopy professionals in Dorset." 

Neil added: “I’m looking forward to seeing the unit completed and the positive impact it will have for patients across the area.”

The Endoscopy Centre will form a large part of the Dorset ICS’s long-term vision for the Community Diagnostic Centres Programme. The new facility will also enhance Poole’s future as a major planned hospital. 

An Endoscopy service will also be available at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital with inpatient facilities.