University Hospitals Dorset

17/02/2026

From 23 February 2026, our oncology inpatient ward patients will be cared for at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.🏥

This will bring our specialist teams together, meaning more coordinated and efficient care for our patients.

Cancer surgeries will still take place at Poole Hospital. Outpatient and radiotherapy services will continue as normal.

🔗Find out more here: https://bit.ly/uhd-cancer-inpatients-move.

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13/02/2026

Join us today at GATHER at the Dolphin Centre in Poole, 10am-3pm, to find out more about the benefits that the changes happening across UHD sites will bring to patients.

11/02/2026

Our UHD Awards is back! ✨ 🥳

Have you been a patient at any of our hospitals recently? Have you received great care from all departments involved in your patient journey?

We need you to nominate for our UHD Awards. Our Patient Choice Award is seeking to highlight some of the incredible individuals and teams at UHD.

Click here to tell us why your nominee should win 👉 https://orlo.uk/8nvw2

11/02/2026

We’re fortunate to have a brand-new Children’s Unit as part of our BEACH Building at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, but we need your help to make the wards truly special 🩵

Click below to get involved 👇

Today's the day! 🎉 We're officially launching our new fundraising campaign to help make a big difference for children and young people supported by our Children's Unit! 👧💙👦

This summer, a brand-new Children's Ward will open in the BEACH Building at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. 🏥 We're on a mission to fund the not-so-little extras that will make the most meaningful differences to their little worlds. 🎨🧸✨

These special extras include new art on the walls, play areas, sensory equipment, calming spaces and more. Help give children and young people a happier hospital experience with us. 🌈👉 Donate at UHDcharity.org/Kids 🔗

University Hospitals Dorset

10/02/2026

We’re making it easier to find your way around our Royal Bournemouth Hospital site. 🏥

From 3 March 2026, some ward names will change as part of our wayfinding improvements. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help during the transition.

🔗Read more about what this means for patients and visitors here: https://bit.ly/4krDyO9

07/02/2026

This week is Race Equality Week and the theme for 2026 is - a call to make it everyone’s business.

Race Equality Week is a national movement uniting thousands of organisations and individuals and guiding them to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace.

At UHD we are delighted to have a diverse workforce made up of staff from many different backgrounds. Our organisation is strengthened by our staff who bring their own experiences and cultures to our organisation. 💜

Yvonne Coghill OBE, explains why race equality is important to the NHS and how all of them are to do with patient care. - find more resources on our intranet.

06/02/2026

It was great to welcome board members from NHS England to our hospitals today. 💙

They met some of our brilliant colleagues and took a look around our state-of-the-art Barn Theatres and what will be our new Endoscopy Unit at Poole, and at RBH visited our Maternity, ED and Critical Care Departments and got a sneak peek at our new Same Day Emergency Care, Surgical Admissions Unit and new Oncology wards.

Thank you to for giving a warm welcome and speaking passionately about the care we provide for the communities we serve.

06/02/2026

Our November and December birth stats are here - a very warm welcome to all the little ones!

Congratulations to the families, and a huge thank you to our amazing for everything you do! 💜👶

05/02/2026

During World Cancer Day yesterday, NHS England shared our The National Cancer Plan. It will make England a world leader in cancer survival, bringing the latest treatments and technology to NHS cancer care.

From prevention to treatment, it sets out how our NHS will improve every stage of the cancer journey.

Here's what the National Cancer Plan will do...

➡️ https://orlo.uk/9tHtH

05/02/2026

We'll be joining BCP Council at their free engagement event at the Cornerstone Academy in Hamworthy on Monday 16 Feb, 11am-3pm. Head along to find out more about the transformation process that's underway across UHD's sites. https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/future

05/02/2026

📢 We're inviting you to give your views on a new MRI and CT scanning facility close to Poole Hospital, which will replace the Shaftesbury House building on Shaftesbury Road.

The modern, fit-for-purpose, scanning facility will enable more patients to be seen sooner, helping reduce waiting times for scans.

Two events have been planned to showcase the design options for the facility and for the public and staff to give their feedback on the appearance of the building:
- Wednesday 11 February, 5-7pm - Poole Hospital Education Centre
- Thursday 12 February, 11.30am-1.30pm - Poole Hospital Dome - opposite Boots

Those unable to attend and wanting to find out about the plans are invited to email uhd.consultation.poolescanners@nhs.net.

We look forward to hearing from you about this exciting proposal. You can find out more about these proposals, including FAQs, here: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/news/latest-news-list/188-2026/2420-hospital-trust-seeks-feedback-on-new-scanning-facility-in-poole

04/02/2026

Today is World Cancer Day ❤️

Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis, it’s a deeply personal matter. Behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story, stories of grief, pain, healing, resilience, love and more. Join a range of professionals today, as they host information stands in the atrium at RBH and in the dome at Poole, from 10am–2pm. Ask them your questions, learn about careers or find out how our teams can support you and your loved ones.

Let’s work together to make a difference.