University Hospitals Dorset

31/08/2026

A big thank you to our colleagues for keeping our community safe this bank holiday weekend ☀️

Thank you to NHS for sharing this lovely picture of our hospital teams! 💙 We’re so proud of our amazing colleagues and all they do every day.

A huge thank you to each and every member of staff working across the NHS this bank holiday! 💙

To the public, if you need medical help today, use NHS 111 through the NHS App, by going online, or by calling 111.

For a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999.

31/08/2026

Ready for a career that actually makes a difference, every single shift?

We are looking for Healthcare Support Workers to join our hospitals in Bournemouth and Poole. Whether you're already experienced or ready to take your first step into healthcare, we want to hear from you.

You'll be right at the heart of patient care — supporting people during their hospital stay and working alongside our brilliant MDT teams to make sure every patient gets the best possible experience.

Why join us?
• Full and part-time roles available – minimum 23 hours required, across all shift types
• Shifts to cover days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
• 27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) — rising with service
• Ongoing training and development
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• A NHS Pension Scheme
• NHS discounts at thousands of retailers with a Blue Light Card
• Salary sacrifice schemes — bikes, cars, home electronics and more

Register your interest now and we'll invite you to one of our HCSW Information webinars, running w/c 14th September, to find out more about the role and next steps - https://orlo.uk/gxf9S

Please note we're unable to offer sponsorship for these roles.

27/08/2026

Please allow extra time for travel to Poole Hospital from 31 August 👇⚠

👷‍♀️ From 31 August, we're starting phase two of our work in the George Roundabout area of

⛔ Longfleet Rd will be temporarily closed northbound between Elizabeth Rd and Shaftesbury Ave, with temporary lane closures on George Roundabout

🔗 Full info: https://www.sgn.co.uk/our-gas-works/major-planned-projects/poole-george-roundabout-area

BCP Council, Dorset Council

27/08/2026

This bank holiday weekend, some NHS services may have different opening hours. There is still time to get prepared by ordering your medication or booking an appointment with your GP.

If you need urgent help, access NHS 111.

➡️ https://orlo.uk/17wDC

25/08/2026

As part of UHD's Together Tuesday initiative, led by our Chief Executive, Siobhan Harrington, colleagues came together earlier today to share and celebrate the excellent improvement work taking place across the Trust.

This was the first of many sessions giving colleagues an opportunity to showcase the amazing work taking place in their areas and the positive impact it is having on our patients, colleagues, and services.

We look forward to hosting more of these sessions and continuing to create a space where teams can learn from one another, share ideas, and inspire improvements across UHD.💙

25/08/2026

This week, our Chief Executive, Siobhan Harrington, presented a UHD Staff Excellence Award to Richard Goodfellow in recognition of his 14 years of dedicated service.

"Rich is incredibly passionate about his role and will always step in when support is needed, particularly for the maternity and neonatal units. He never hesitates to go the extra mile and is genuinely valued by everyone he works with. Our team appreciates him enormously and we feel he absolutely deserves this recognition."

"Rich brings so much energy and positivity to his work and always has a smile on his face. He takes real pride in making sure staff have the right consumables at the right time and he often goes out of his way to look for ways we can save money without compromising accuracy or safety. He is also full of helpful ideas about how we can improve our stock rooms and work more efficiently."

"Most importantly, Rich’s dedication supports the care we provide to our patients. By making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, he allows clinical teams to focus on what matters most delivering the best possible care. He makes a real difference and we are very lucky to have him."

Thank you for all you do! 💙

21/08/2026

Richard has his Brightside, do you have yours? ☀️

We’re so excited to introduce a brand-new magazine for staff and volunteers, Brightside, dedicated to celebrating the very best of Team UHD.

Packed with entertaining and inspiring features, success stories, latest news and interviews from colleagues across our Trust, there’s something for everyone.

Look out for copies dropping in your ward or department soon, or just search ‘Brightside’ on our staff intranet or website to read the latest edition, along with our debut issue from June including a round-up of our 2026 UHD Awards.

Thanks to colleagues for their brilliant contributions so far, and here’s to sharing and celebrating more good news in the months to come! 🗞️✨

Tap this link to have a little read 👀
https://online.flippingbook.com/view/747240947/

20/08/2026

We LOVED having Ollie with us at Poole Hospital 💙

13/08/2026

Join a clinical study that aims to move research – and people – forward

• Are you 18 years or older living with obesity or overweight?
• Do you also have Type 2 diabetes?

If the above relates to you, you may be able to join the KaiNETIC-2 Study. The KaiNETIC-2 Study is looking to learn more about different doses of an investigational study drug designed to help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight, lower blood sugar levels, and improve their health.

Different doses of the study drug will be compared with a placebo. Both are together referred to as ‘study medication’. A placebo looks like the study drug but contains no active medicine. Participants will have a higher chance of receiving the study drug. The study medication will be given as a subcutaneous injection, that is under the skin. You will take it once every week. The study will last up to 84 weeks. There will be no cost for the study medication, or study-related health assessments and medical tests.

Want to get involved? Email [email protected] 📧 or call 0300 019 6686 📱

An Ethics Committee (EC) has reviewed this study. An EC protects the rights, safety, and wellbeing of study participants.

12/08/2026

Forest Holme Hospice Charity has officially launched its award-winning Strictly Extravaganza 2027, as ten local amateur contestants came together for the first time to discover which dances they will perform at Lighthouse, Poole on Saturday 23 January 2027.

Strictly Extravaganza raised more than £80,000 in 2025, and guests at the 2027 event can look forward to a drinks reception, three-course gala dinner with wine and live entertainment as ten contestants compete for the coveted Glitterball Trophy. 🙌

Tickets are available now at https://orlo.uk/WVGiQ