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Addiction Care and Treatment Services
Our Engagement Officer, Lucy recently met with members of the Addiction Care and Treatment Services team at University Hospital’s Dorset to find out how they support inpatients, what the term ‘alcohol harm reduction’ actually means, and the benefits of…
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Stop Smoking Services
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, raising awareness of lung cancer's signs, symptoms, and risks. Our Engagement Officer, Lucy has been…
Blog
Experiences of first and second-generation immigrants when accessing NHS care
Our latest report explores how first and second-generation immigrants in Bournemouth experience NHS services — and what can be done to make…
News
Accessing healthcare while in prison
To mark the 50th year of Prisons Week in October (12-18) and continuing our theme of engaging with seldom heard communities, our Engagement Officer…
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Latest reports and publication
Navigating the NHS: Voices from immigrant communities in Bournemouth
Our report explores the experiences of first and second-generation immigrants when accessing NHS services, focusing on how effectively the NHS communicated with them. We wanted to identify the barriers, as well as areas for improvement in delivering more inclusive, accessible healthcare for diverse local communities.
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Hospital at Home Service: Understanding the impact on family carers in Dorset
The service provides acute, short-term NHS care in people’s own homes as an alternative to hospital admission. The model has grown nationally, aiming to reduce pressure on hospitals while supporting patients to recover in familiar surroundings.
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