All staff briefing with Debbie Fleming tomorrow (8 September)

Don't forget to join tomorrow's all staff briefing with our chief executive, Debbie Fleming, from 1-2pm.

Topics covered will include operational pressures and support, recovery, planning for the autumn and a preview of this Saturday's UHD Open Day and annual members meeting.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the meeting, or you can send them in advance to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Click here to join the meeting. If you cannot attend a catch up link will be available from tomorrow.

RBH: Advanced notice of major changes to the road layout

New access arrangements will be put into place later this month as part of the major construction project to create the new maternity, children's, emergency, and critical care centre on the site.

In advance of these works we will be removing the current staff entry and exit barriers with work starting 6 September and completing by the 17 September.

In addition, in readiness for the demolition of the former administration block and discharge lounge areas followed by the construction of the new 'big build', there has been a need to cover some of the windows in the atrium area. This has been done for safety reasons and to reduce noise impact from the immediately adjacent construction site. The windows will come back into use after the new building is completed in 2023.

From 17 September there will be a number of changes to the road layout at the site:

• a new one-way traffic system will operate, with drop off parking outside the West Entrance
• all public vehicles will follow a clockwise route around the site, exiting the site at the Deansleigh Road junction opposite the Village Hotel
• the current access from the Deansleigh Road junction will remain in place however vehicles will only be able to travel anti clockwise around the site as far as car park B where they will have to turn and follow the same route to exit
• there will also be changes to the flow of traffic around car park C with a one-way system coming into effect
• car park C will be extended, and new exit barriers will be installed alongside the multi storey car park

The updated site map showing the changes in operation from 17 September is here.

Open Day 2021 this Saturday

Our first virtual open day for the public is this Saturday (11 September) with a host of online talks, tours and activities for all. This is also a great opportunity for staff to find out more about their colleagues across UHD and our ongoing transformations across both sites.

The virtual event begins at 10am with behind the scenes tours and videos showcasing the work of different departments alongside a series of workshops for children and adults.

The trust's annual members' meeting will be streamed live on Teams from 10.30am, followed by a series of health talks, with the day finishing at 4.30pm.

The virtual Open Day is open to all and a schedule of live talks is available now at www.uhd.nhs.uk/openday2021.

'Long Covid' – Schwartz Round, 3 September 2021

Our Schwartz Round last week focused on 'Long Covid – how it is affecting our staff'. It featured a range of staff from across the Trust talking about their personal experiences.

As mentioned in the event, staff can now refer themselves for a rehabilitation and support programme for Long Covid, run jointly between occupational health and the acute therapy teams. If you are interested, please complete the self-referral form on the Occupational Health pages of the intranet and follow the instructions.

Thank you to everyone who took part. You can watch a recording of the event here.

RBH: Bike shelters moving this week

Due to the current building works, the bike shelters that were previously located next to the main entrance are to be relocated nearer to the new West entrance area.

Please can all bikes be removed, and the shelters left unused as they will be moved on the 9 September (Thursday).

The trust and contractor will not be liable for any bikes remaining, which will be removed.

Pride in the NHS Week

This week (6 – 10 September) is national Pride in the NHS Week and NHS Virtual Pride.

This is five days dedicated to celebrating LGBT+ NHS colleagues with a variety of topics, speakers, chats, careers, wellbeing and more.

We'll be using the week to highlight upcoming workshops available to staff. These include gender identity workshops, which aim to increase awareness of LGBTQ+ identity and issues and give attendees the ability to discuss these and to understand the complexity around gender. Click here to register.

Keep an eye on our social media for featured events and how to get involved and check the LGBTQ+ page on the intranet for further information.

New More Bus discount code for staff

Following the release of the new more bus travel app, a new discount code has been issued for staff.

The code is UHD20YR will give a 10 per cent discount on seven, 30 and 90 day tickets in Zone A, AB and ABC.

In order to use the code you must register to use the app using your UHD email address.

For more information please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Free staff bike maintenance at UHD

Bike Fixed will be returning next week to offer a free bike tune up for staff. Bike Fixed will be on site at RBH on Tuesday (13 September), Poole on Wednesday (14 September) and Christchurch on Thursday (15 September).

If you suspect your bike may need replacement parts, let Bike Fixed know as they may be able to supply these, however replacement parts aren't covered in the free tune up and will incur a charge.

Appointments are available between 9am – 3pm.

Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book.

Simulation faculty development day

On Friday (3 August) the simulation team ran their fourth simulation faculty development day, for those interested in learning how to deliver safe and effective simulations.

Two inventive simulations were delivered by each team and confident debriefs were facilitated. We are lucky to have such enthusiasm and dedication to quality education within the trust.

Well done to our seven doctors and physician associates, welcome to the sim faculty.

Make the most of the Dorset Care Record (DCR)

The DCR enables health staff to give the best possible care to patients by providing their comprehensive health information, which can be instrumental in caring for patients who cannot let us know their health information themselves.

UHD consultant oncologist Dr Mike Bayne uses the DCR through the UHD Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system and said: "With the DCR I can get the latest blood results from Dorchester and see the clinical letters which saves me time and enhances my ability to manage patients from the west of the county."

There are regular 30 minute training webinars available for the DCR e-learning, which will help you learn how to use this invaluable resource.

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name, job title and preferred slot to participate, sessions run at 1pm:

• Thursday 9 September
• Thursday 16 September
• Wednesday 22 September
• Wednesday 29 September

For further information about the DCR, what is included and how you can get access via the stand alone portal and via the Graphnet EPR interop please visit the DCR page on the intranet.