University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Hospitals and Health CareEngland, United Kingdom1001-5000 Employees
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is a hospital and health care organization based in Poole, Dorset, England. It was formed on 1 October 2020 through the merger of the Poole Hospital and the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals trusts, creating a single trust that includes these facilities while preserving their individual names. Designated as a university hospital trust, it formalizes links with Bournemouth University to support research, innovation, and a focus on education and training. The trust operates across three main hospitals—Poole Hospital, the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, and Christchurch Hospital—and is described as a large workforce serving the region. The organisation aims to improve and transform services for patients and plans significant capital investment across its sites. It positions itself as stronger and more resilient, capable of delivering enhanced care. In 2026, a notable development involved a contract with Epic to provide an electronic health record for the two counties as part of the Healthset programme, illustrating ongoing efforts to modernize health information systems.