Health & Lifestyle | Posted on August 21st, 2024 | return to news
University Hospitals Dorset to explain changes to local services
A series of events are to take place in the coming weeks to explain the changing roles of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital.
Big changes are in the pipeline for our local hospitals, and to ensure people are informed University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) is holding a series of public engagements events.
Clinicians from the surgical team will answer questions about the new barn theatres at Poole Hospital, and the new emergency theatres at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH). The team of midwives will be able to talk about the new maternity unit that will be welcoming new babies in the BEACH building from April 2025, and the emergency department team will chat to attendees and explain what changes will occur when RBH becomes an emergency care hospital and Poole Hospital becomes the elective care site.
The event details are:
- Tuesday 10 September, 6–8pm — Lecture theatre in the education centre at Poole Hospital.
- Thursday 26 September, 6–8pm — Lecture theatre in the education centre at RBH.
- Tuesday 8 October, 6–8pm — Lecture theatre in the education centre at Poole Hospital.
- Monday 21 October, 6–8pm — Lecture theatre in the education centre at RBH.
Siobhan Harrington, chief executive at UHD, said: “Exciting changes are happening across UHD, and these will have a huge impact on the people of Dorset and anyone who uses our services. We want to help residents understand what these changes mean for them, their families, and friends by speaking to them and listening to their questions and any concerns.
“Big, positive changes have already happened across UHD and are making a real difference to patients. Stroke services moved from Poole Hospital to the Royal Bournemouth site earlier this year and having the service on one site is already making improvements in patient care, especially in reducing the average length of stay for patients.
“We know that change can be unsettling, but we’re here to listen and help those with concerns through the changes.”
Light refreshments will be provided, and parking is free for attendees. If you will be attending, please email communications@uhd.nhs.uk with your name and telephone number. This is to help with the refreshments order.
If you are unable to attend the events and have a questions or concern, please email the communications team on the same email contact.
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