NHS Dorset

Speakers joined in a panel discussion following a screening of the The People’s Emergency Briefing at Bournemouth Pavilion. Cllr Andy Hadley, Darren Langdown, Brian Bleese, Julia Davies, Ruth Andrade, Gareth Sherwood and Tracy Lyons.

Bournemouth Pavilion

Hundreds gathered at The People's Emergency Briefing screening in Bournemouth

Local resident, Margaret Keaveney, attended Poole Elderfest on October 1 and got the flu vaccination.

Local resident, Margaret Keaveney, attended Poole Elderfest on October 1 and got the flu vaccination.

Eligible groups in BCP and Dorset encouraged to get their flu vaccination

Health professionals working in general practice across Dorset can continue to access training, coaching and workforce support through the Primary Care Training Hub, thanks to a new partnership between NHS Dorset ICB and Dorset General Practice Alliance.

Health professionals working in general practice across Dorset can continue to access training, coaching and workforce support through the Primary Care Training Hub, thanks to a new partnership between NHS Dorset ICB and Dorset General Practice Alliance.

New partnership secures future of Dorset training hub for general practice teams

Dorset Health Care University NHS Foundation Trust will deliver vaccination outreach services for Dorset Integrated Care Board

Dorset Health Care University NHS Foundation Trust will deliver vaccination outreach services for Dorset Integrated Care Board

NHS to launch new vaccination outreach contract to improve access in Dorset

NHS Dorset has been awarded funding to lead an innovative new programme that will improve access to obesity support for people across Dorset.

NHS Dorset has been awarded funding to lead an innovative new programme that will improve access to obesity support for people across Dorset.

NHS Dorset awarded funding to lead innovative new obesity care programme

Pembrolizumab – which experts describe as being able to 'take the handbrake off the body’s immune system' to target cancer – will now offer a new option for women in England with locally-advanced cervical cancer.

Pembrolizumab – which experts describe as being able to 'take the handbrake off the body’s immune system' to target cancer – will now offer a new option for women in England with locally-advanced cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer

NHS to offer new immunotherapy for hundreds of women with severe cervical cancer

The NHS in the South West is reminding people how they can help eliminate cervical cancer by attending their cervical screening and getting the HPV vaccine when invited.

The NHS in the South West is reminding people how they can help eliminate cervical cancer by attending their cervical screening and getting the HPV vaccine when invited.

Cervical cancer

NHS in south west reminding people how they can help eliminate cervical cancer

Claire Peak, Highly Specialist Physiotherapist at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, leads the six week pulmonary rehabilitation service

Claire Peak, Highly Specialist Physiotherapist at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, leads the six week pulmonary rehabilitation service

Support in Dorset is helping people with lung conditions breathe easier

In March, the Bournemouth seafront came alive with compassion and determination as 203 participants joined March for Men, walking, running and jogging to raise £23,065 for a brighter future for those affected by prostate cancer.

In March, the Bournemouth seafront came alive with compassion and determination as 203 participants joined March for Men, walking, running and jogging to raise £23,065 for a brighter future for those affected by prostate cancer.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity

Bournemouth event raises more than £23,000 to support prostate cancer care

People across Dorset are being encouraged to take part in a new survey exploring awareness of local mental health support services, and the barriers that can stop people reaching out for help.

People across Dorset are being encouraged to take part in a new survey exploring awareness of local mental health support services, and the barriers that can stop people reaching out for help.

New survey launched to understand awareness of mental health support in Dorset

In the South West, nearly 500,000 people have received the vaccine during this campaign, but health officials are reminding eligible residents that appointments are only available until Saturday, June 29.

In the South West, nearly 500,000 people have received the vaccine during this campaign, but health officials are reminding eligible residents that appointments are only available until Saturday, June 29.

Less than one month left to get your spring Covid vaccine

From left – right: Holly Brown, ward sister. Kate Norris, senior sister and Professor Anne Hendry from IFIC (International Foundation for Integrated Care), Scotland.

From left – right: Holly Brown, ward sister. Kate Norris, senior sister and Professor Anne Hendry from IFIC (International Foundation for Integrated Care), Scotland.

Dorset hospital honoured for its end-of-life care and bereavement support

NHS issues heat warning as residents urged to stay cool and hydrated

Care organisations across Dorset are relying on volunteers to help deliver vital support services, as new figures reveal a rise in the number of hours people are giving to community and care settings across the county.

Care organisations across Dorset are relying on volunteers to help deliver vital support services, as new figures reveal a rise in the number of hours people are giving to community and care settings across the county.

Dorset volunteers contribute thousands of hours as care sector reliance grows

Musical Care Pathways Project with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Arts in Hospital and Dorset County Hospital

Musical Care Pathways Project with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Arts in Hospital and Dorset County Hospital

'First of its kind' Creative Health Strategy launched in Dorset

Spring COVID-19 vaccinations are available for just six more weeks until June 30.

Spring COVID-19 vaccinations are available for just six more weeks until June 30.

More than 63,000 people in Dorset have received spring Covid vaccinations

Dr Peter Wilson, Chief Medical Officer

Dr Peter Wilson, Chief Medical Officer

NHS introduces new digital triage tool amid 'extreme pressure'

People living in Canford Heath and across Poole are invited to a free health and wellbeing drop-in event tomorrow

People living in Canford Heath and across Poole are invited to a free health and wellbeing drop-in event tomorrow

Free health and wellbeing event returns to Poole community centre tomorrow

Professor Vanora Hundley (Centre) and Jessica Toale MP (Right) with colleagues at BU's Centre for Midwifery and Women's Health.

Professor Vanora Hundley (Centre) and Jessica Toale MP (Right) with colleagues at BU's Centre for Midwifery and Women's Health.

British Government

Dorset research highlighted in Government’s new Women’s Health Strategy

As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this April, the NHS in the South West is reminding people to complete and return their free bowel cancer screening kits, which are posted to everyone aged 50 to 74 who is registered with a GP.

As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this April, the NHS in the South West is reminding people to complete and return their free bowel cancer screening kits, which are posted to everyone aged 50 to 74 who is registered with a GP.

NHS in south west urging people to complete bowel screening test

Families urged to watch for symptoms after meningitis cases reported

Charity-funded Kitten Scanner making positive impact for young patients at Poole Hospital

Charity-funded Kitten Scanner making positive impact for young patients at Poole Hospital

University Hospitals Dorset

New charity-funded device helps children overcome fear of hospital scans

A total of 1,141 ambulances were delivered to NHS ambulance trusts in the past year

A total of 1,141 ambulances were delivered to NHS ambulance trusts in the past year

South Western Ambulance Service

Record number of new and replacement ambulances delivered across England

Eligible Dorset residents can now book their Spring Covid-19 vaccination.

Eligible Dorset residents can now book their Spring Covid-19 vaccination.

Spring Covid vaccination bookings now open for Dorset residents

Tom Hayes MP and LiveWell Dorset.

Tom Hayes MP and LiveWell Dorset.

Bournemouth MP praises health service that helps people live healthier lives

Dr Forbes Watson, a local GP and Chair of the Dorset General Practice Alliance.

Dr Forbes Watson, a local GP and Chair of the Dorset General Practice Alliance.

GP teams in Dorset delivered nearly 6 million appointments in 2025

As Easter approaches, the NHS in Dorset are sharing top tips on how to stay healthy and happy over the Easter holidays.

As Easter approaches, the NHS in Dorset are sharing top tips on how to stay healthy and happy over the Easter holidays.

Dorset residents urged to take care of their health this Easter

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity is holding its annual fundraising event, March for Men, on Saturday, March 28 to bring people together to step up and make strides for everyone impacted by prostate cancer in Dorset.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity is holding its annual fundraising event, March for Men, on Saturday, March 28 to bring people together to step up and make strides for everyone impacted by prostate cancer in Dorset.

University Hospitals Dorset

Make every stride count for prostate cancer patients at March for Men

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting.

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting.

NHS waiting lists

Wes Streeting praises NHS as waiting lists drop to lowest level in three years

Coffee Connexions was given the High Sheriff of Dorset Award for 2026.

Coffee Connexions was given the High Sheriff of Dorset Award for 2026.

Dorset HealthCare

Remarkable rehabilitation healthcare project honoured with Dorset Award

A blood pressure reading

A blood pressure reading

Number of people searching NHS advice on high blood pressure rose last year

A consultant analysing a mammogram of a woman’s breast in order check for cancer.

A consultant analysing a mammogram of a woman’s breast in order check for cancer.

Nearly 20,000 cancers found after ten-year high in breast screening attendance

Pictured from left to right: Wayne Knapton Morebus station supervisor, Nikki Honer Morebus head of communications, Hayley Harris UHD corporate fundraiser, Karen Smith UHD senior charity manager.

Pictured from left to right: Wayne Knapton Morebus station supervisor, Nikki Honer Morebus head of communications, Hayley Harris UHD corporate fundraiser, Karen Smith UHD senior charity manager.

University Hospitals Dorset

Bus operator raises nearly £58,000 for NHS charity through two years of work

The 2025 UHD Awards winners.

The 2025 UHD Awards winners.

Nominations open for Patient Choice Award at University Hospitals Dorset

Get Dorset & BCP Working Plan launched to help people with work and wellbeing

Beth Fletcher, a Public Health Lead Midwife at University Hospitals Dorset

Beth Fletcher, a Public Health Lead Midwife at University Hospitals Dorset

Children's health

NHS Dorset brings maternity and children’s health advice together for families

Alex Young had his leg amputated after a nasty football injury leaving him with a broken ankle 25 years ago

Alex Young had his leg amputated after a nasty football injury leaving him with a broken ankle 25 years ago

Dorset County Hospital

Dorset man built his own £35k prosthetic leg for less than £100

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and the NHS in the South West is sharing how people can help eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and the NHS in the South West is sharing how people can help eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

Cervical cancer

NHS outlines plan to eliminate cervical cancer in the south west

Uber offers Christmas Day deal to NHS nurses and frontline staff

Dorset County Hospital staff

Dorset County Hospital staff

NHS Dorset praised staff for highest region's flu vaccination rate

New maternity signal system announced by NHS

University Hospitals Dorset

University Hospitals Dorset

Hospital unit celebrates 15 years of service to community

Irena Mackenzie-Cook, with her husband Howard

Irena Mackenzie-Cook, with her husband Howard

'Villagers are both frustrated and angry' - fight continues to reopen GP surgery

UHD NHS charity

UHD NHS charity

UHD annual walk that promises fun and fundraising this weekend

Drive to cut heart attacks and strokes saves £20m in costs

Drive to cut heart attacks and strokes saves £20m in costs

Nearly 120,000 people treated for 'silent killer' in 18 months

Patient safety initiative records nearly 5,000 calls in first year

Patient safety initiative records nearly 5,000 calls in first year

Martha's Rule expands to all England's hospitals after girl, 13, dies

Children and expectant mothers first in line for jabs

Children and expectant mothers first in line for jabs

Millions of children and pregnant women to get flu jabs

Take on 105ft abseil down one of Bournemouth's most iconic landmarks

NHS staff protesting over the merger plans in May outside Dorset County Hospital

NHS staff protesting over the merger plans in May outside Dorset County Hospital

Strike action looms over move of UHD to transfer 1,700 NHS staff

Pregnant women urged to get RSV jab to protect babies this winter

Pregnant women urged to get RSV jab to protect babies this winter

Pregnant women urged to get this vaccine to protect their babies

Irena Mackenzie-Cook and Howard

Irena Mackenzie-Cook and Howard

Residents fight to open their GP surgery after refusal

Work begins on healing garden for critically ill patients

Work begins on healing garden for critically ill patients

New garden being built at hospital to help critically ill patients

Doctors protesting (PA)

Doctors protesting (PA)

'Focus will be on patient safety' says UHD as doctors go on strike

UHD cancer care staff to receive compassion fatigue training via Blue Light Card grant

UHD cancer care staff to receive compassion fatigue training via Blue Light Card grant

Cancer care staff to receive compassion fatigue resilience training