Workshops - have a go
Have a go at British Sign Language
Have a go at learning some key phrases in British Sign Language (BSL) in our sign language workshop. UHD nurse, Annabel Young, along with her little helper, will show you how to sign some key phrases. You can download the BSL fingerspelling sheet which explains how to sign letters below and click here to find out about courses. Don't forget to post a video or photo of you having a go at signing on social media and tag #UHDHERO.
Hero lesson – be a lifesaver
Watch this video to learn how to put someone in the recovery position. Watch it as many times as you need to so you are confident in using your new skill in case someone needs you. You never know when this lifesaving skill could be needed.
Get active with the physios
Everyone knows how important it is to stay active so take part in one of these short exercise classes with our UHD physios. Please only take part if you feel able.
Jason, one of our children's physio assistants, takes you through a 10 minute HIIT workout from our Children's Development Centre at Poole Hospital. This session is suitable for children (and adults!) over the age of six. Follow @childrensphysiopgh on Instagram, @childrensphysiopoole on Facebook and @childphysiopgh on Twitter for more from #TeamUHD.
Test your strength and balance by taking part in this exercise video.
If you have limited mobility, or are very new to exercise, then this exercise video is for you. These exercises can be done standing or in the seated position.
Open Day 2021 - Behind the scenes
How is an artificial limb made?
You can find out how with out short film here...
A prescription's journey
Ever wondered how a patient's medication gets to them when in hospital? Wonder no more by watching this video. You'll be taken on the journey of a patient's prescription...
The journey of biopsy
Find out what happens to a biopsy sample when it gets to our histopathology department...
How is a facial feature made to help patients after surgery?
Our maxillofacial team make prosthesis for our patients, making an incredible difference to their lives. See what they do here...
Training our teams to care for our patients
Training enables our staff to refresh their skills and learn about new treatments and care options. Some of this training takes place in our simulation suites. Click here to find out more...
Open Day 2021 - Spiritual, wellness and pastoral care
An introduction to yoga
Improve your mental health by having a go at this introduction to yoga. Don’t forget to take a photo of you or a friend/relative taking part in this session and tag #UHDHERO on social media to encourage others to get involved. If you do, you'll be in with a chance of winning a prize as part of the Open Day!
Baby loss memorial service
Sadly, as many as one in four pregnancies end in baby loss. You may well have experienced this yourself and here at University Hospitals Dorset we aKnow this can bring a wave of painful emotions. If you would like to watch one of our baby loss acts of remembrance, please click here...
Walking a Labyrinth as a spiritual exercise
Find out more about how you can try a Labyrinth mindfulness exercise by watching this video and then clicking on the PDF...
Open Day 2021 - The future
Investing in our hospitals
This portal provides a 'one-stop-shop' on the latest news on our transformation and reconfiguration, how the changes will be beneficial to the public and how we will be delivering better care in improved facilities. The investment is part of a reorganisation of NHS services across Dorset which will see Poole Hospital become the main centre for planned treatment in east Dorset, with the Royal Bournemouth Hospital becoming the centre for emergency care.
Think Big
University Hospitals Dorset is developing plans with partners across Dorset to run outpatient appointments in a completely different way, taking over the top floor of Beales department store in the Dolphin Centre in Poole. BBC South Today reporter, Alastair Fee, visited the store to talk through the plans and met hospital clinicians to discuss the need to 'Thing Big' to tackle the growing waiting lists following many cancellations because of the Covid pandemic. Read more.
Developments at Poole Hospital
Dr Isabel Smith, consultant anaesthetist and medical director for strategy and transformation, gives an insight into the developments at Poole Hospital sites.
Poole's new theatres
See it here first! Find out about the development plans for our new theatres complex at Poole Hospital.
Theatre timelapse footage
A large crane now looms over Poole Hospital as part of the building works. But how was it installed? Watch here with our speeded up timelapse footage...
Developments at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Dr Isabel Smith, consultant anaesthetist and medical director for strategy and transformation, gives an insight into the developments at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital sites.
RBH and children's health
See it here first! Take a look at the development plans for our new children's health unit at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
ED fly through
Dr Farhad Islam explains the development plans for our new emergency department at RBH. This will be part of our building which will also include our critical care, children's and maternity departments.
Sustainability
Green UHD: launch video
Hear how our new UHD strategy will ensure all our activities are focused on benefiting and safeguarding our environment - with everyone in the trust having a part to play...
Green UHD: our resources
See how our we're reducing the consumption of finite resources as well as putting sustainability at the heart of our patient pathways...
