Public engagement
2026 Dates for your diary...
...come along and say hello to team UHD and chat about the changes happening across all hospital sites
Date |
Time |
Location |
Event name and information (including link where appropriate) |
| Wednesday 21 October | 5pm | BU - Fusion Building, BU Talbot Campus,Bournemouth | Understanding your child's health - A public health talk focusing on children's health and Children's Hospital at Home. It will also cover the new Children's Unit. Click here to book your place or here for more information. |
| Tuesday 27 October | 10am -3pm | GodFirst Church, Christchurch BH23 2TG | Elderfest: Over 50 local organisations will be joining us this year, giving visitors the chance to explore a wide range of services and activities that support older people in leading active, fulfilling lives. From health and wellbeing resources to social groups and lifestyle opportunities, the event aims to showcase the services available right here in our local community. For more information, please click here. |
| Tuesday 24 November | 10am -12pm | Corn Exchange, 17 Market Pl, Blandford Forum DT11 7AG | North Dorset PCN Wellbeing Event: An event organised by North Dorset PCN focusing on wellbeing. UHD will have an information stand focusing on the changes happening across all UHD sites including the Poole Emergency Department moving to Royal Bournemouth Hospital in April 2027. |
| Saturady 5 December | 11.30-2pm | Henry Brown Centre, 18 Cunningham Cres, Bournemouth BH11 8DU | A Christmas Cracker event for the local community. More information TBC. |
| Tuesday 22 December | 10am-3pm | The Gather Space - Dolphin Centre, Poole | A festve health marketplace with partner organisations. The final line up of organisations is TBC - watch this space for updates. |
| Tuesday 19 January 2027 | TBC | The Mowlem, Swanage | Caring for you in an emergency - A public health tallk from experts from University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) and South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), focusing on what happens to a patient in an emergency – ‘From 999 call to the Emergency Department - what happens on a patients’ emergency care journey?’ More information including how to book TBC. |
If you are unable to attend any of the events and have a question or concern, please email the communications team on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
