Our trust values
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Media enquiries

All media enquiries during core office hours (8am to 4.30pm), including requests for interviews, filming and photography, should be made to the Communications Department on ext. 4905 or 2408. You can also email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

During out of hours (evenings, weekends and bank holidays) all media calls should be made to the switchboard (01202 303 626) and will be directed to the duty manager.

We send out regular news releases and you can find these on our website. If you are a member of the media and would like to be added to our distribution list for future news releases, please email your details to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Patient confidentiality

We place great emphasis on the need for the strictest confidentiality in respect of our patients. We will not divulge any information about a patient unless we are given permission from the individual or their next of kin.

Filming and photography

Please contact the communications team if you would like to film or take photographs in any area of our trust. Please remember that the hospital is a private site and filming or photography will only be permitted with express prior permission from the communications department.

Interview requests

The communications team will consider all requests made to interview staff members. Please contact the communications team to discuss your request.

Freedom of information requests

All information requests under Freedom of Information should be sent to the freedom of information officer on 0300 019 4461 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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