University Hospitals Dorset

09/01/2026

Meredith rings the bell!

Huge love and congratulations to Meredith and all her family as she rang the bell to signal the end of her cancer treatment today. Your can-do attitude and fabulous costumes have been an inspiration to us all. Thank you to all of for supporting Meredith and all our young ones at the difficult moments in their lives. We are all so . ❤️

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity

09/01/2026

Meredith has been an inspiration to us all. 💙

Thank you to our wonderful teams and also Meredith’s Mission Registered Charity 1210955 for sharing this journey with us all. We are so proud of you!

08/01/2026

We loved watching this video from the wonderful Meredith, who came into Poole Hospital with her family to receive her final round of chemotherapy. What a way to cross the finish line!

Now back to that important question... what do unicorns eat for lunch? 🦄🍬

04/01/2026

Our emergency departments are currently extremely busy...

Please help us to help you get the right support you need and only call 999 if it is a life-threatening condition. If you are unsure, call NHS 111 in the first instance to get the right support for your care. Thank you 💙

Please note: If you are pregnant and have any concerns about yours or your baby’s health, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via the Dorset Maternity Advice Line on 0300 369 0388 📲

01/01/2026

Congratulations to our non executive director, Dr Michael Marsh, who has been recognised with an MBE for his contributions to healthcare!

Dr Marsh established the first Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital Southampton and later became Medical Director there before moving to NHS England. He now supports our hospitals in his non-executive role at UHD. This award reflects his exceptional leadership, clinical expertise and long standing commitment to improving patient care.

Dr Marsh said: “My entire career has been a joy and a privilege, firstly as a paediatrician caring for our most vulnerable and sickest patients, and as a medical leader improving services for the wider public. Now, in my non-executive roles at Moorfields and University Hospital Dorset, I’m able to continue to support high standards of clinical care.”

31/12/2025

Shout out to Meredith who had her last chemo session at Poole Hospital today! What an inspirational little girl, a very special family, and a wonderful way to close 2025. Huge thanks to all our amazing teams for all the care you give to our little ones, and to all our patients across our hospitals ❤️

31/12/2025

A Cold Health Alert has been extended and increased for the South West, with an Amber alert in place from 8pm tonight until 10am on Tuesday 6 January.

Make sure you have sufficient food and medicine, and take measures to reduce draughts in your home.

For more information, head to: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-issues-cold-health-alert-as-low-temperatures-forecast

30/12/2025

2025 has drawn to a close, and what a year it’s been for transformation at University Hospitals Dorset. Thank you to everyone across for your hard work and support. 🙌

Watch this video to see some of the key moments that defined 2025.

We now look forward to the next phase of our transformation, the separation of emergency and planned care. This will be an important step toward safer, more efficient services for patients and better environments for our teams.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year possible.

Find out more on our website at: www.uhd.nhs.uk

30/12/2025

It's not too late to get your 2026 calendar featuring photography by our maternity team. Buying a calendar today is a donation to our UHD Charity which will help the team deliver care and support to babies and their families above and beyond NHS funding. ❤️ https://uhdcharity.enthuse.com/artcalendar

🎄We've got the perfect stocking stuffer that's a scenic slam-dunk for a great cause! 🗓️🌳🍁 Give the gift of a whole year of Dorset scenery and support our amazing Maternity Team by grabbing a UHD Charity calendar this Christmas: https://uhdcharity.enthuse.com/artcalendar #!/🔗

This calendar features 12 months of gorgeous local landscapes, all shot by members of our incredible Maternity Unit at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. 🌊🌻🐝

Every purchase helps us deliver enhanced care and support (above and beyond NHS funding) for babies and their families supported by the Maternity Teams, and our hardworking NHS staff. 🚼🤰🩺

Don't wait! Finish your Christmas shopping early and make a real difference! 🎁🎅 You can also grab calendars from our Charity Shops in the Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals.

University Hospitals Dorset

29/12/2025

If you need urgent medical help but you’re not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App.

https://111.nhs.uk/

24/12/2025

Big thank you to AFC Bournemouth for a special visit to our Children's Unit ❤