Films spotlight the ‘bright future’ for both Poole and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Two innovative video animation films have been released providing more information on the major construction projects at University Hospitals Dorset.

The films have been narrated by Dr Isabel Smith, consultant anaesthetist and medical director for strategy and transformation at University Hospitals Dorset and give an insight into the development of Poole Hospital’s new theatres complex and the development of the new Maternity, Children’s, Emergency and Critical Care Unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Both projects are part of the reorganisation of NHS services across Dorset which will see Poole Hospital become the main centre for planned treatment in east Dorset, whilst at the same time the Royal Bournemouth Hospital becoming the centre for emergency care.

Commenting on the films, Debbie Fleming, chief executive said,

“We hope these animations provide an easy reference guide on the major construction work about to begin across our hospital sites.

“Our clinicians have been at the forefront in developing these plans, and we are delighted to introduce Dr Isabel Smith, our medical director for strategy and transformation, who explains these changes so clearly.

“We are ready to build a future that will provide better services and deliver improved outcomes for the thousands of patients that we care for, as we unleash the ambitions of our incredible teams.”

Dr Isabel Smith, consultant anaesthetist and medical director for strategy and transformation, added,

“I hope these videos highlight the bright future for both Poole and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. 

“However, the investment is not just in buildings, it will be an investment in the future quality of care our organisation can offer to the patients of Dorset and beyond."

The total programme of works will run up to 2026 and forms part of the £250m investment in University Hospitals Dorset.

To view the videos, visit the front page of the hospital’s You Tube site or the ‘Investing in our hospitals’ updates section on the UHD website.