Our hospital has pledged to become more Dementia-Friendly for the community. Therefore today we play our part & have launched the Consider Dementia appeal to raise money to fund some positive changes across the Trust.

To celebrate the launch and in support of dementia awareness week we have lots going on:

• Consider Dementia merchandise including potted forget-me-nots, bracelets and earrings are available from the Charity office.
• The Big Summer Raffle tickets are now available
• Wednesday 17th May – Members from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are performing in the Dome 2pm-4pm.
• Thursday 18th May – The My Dementia Improvement Network team will be in the Dome showcasing the digital reminiscence computer tablets we use with our patients.
• Some of the charity and clinical team will be at The Spire on Poole High St. for Poole Dementia Action Alliance’s Open Day.
• Friday 19th May – Pledge Day – join us in the Dome to make your pledge to Consider Dementia and help us create an amazing array of pledge bunting,

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The local bus operator will spend the year raising funds and awareness to help the charity raise money towards several wards and departments. This year the charity will be focusing fundraising efforts to help make the hospital more dementia friendly.

Last week staff from both the hospital , the charity and Morebus gathered to see the launch of a specially-designed branded bus. The “Poole Hospital Charity Bus” travels passed the hospital several times a day and gives the charity a real boost in brand awareness.

“Poole Hospital Charity is a crucial local resource, helping to pay for additional equipment, research and innovations – as well as finishing touches and ‘extras’ that complement the existing high quality care for patients in and around the town,” said Morebus managing director, Andrew Wickham.

“It provides financial support to areas of the hospital service that lie beyond the scope of NHS funding – and this is of enormous benefit to thousands of people living in the local area.

“Indeed many of our own team have benefited directly from the support Poole Hospital Charity provides. So we are all delighted to be backing this very worthy cause, and raising as much money as possible over the coming year.”

Debbie Fleming, chief executive, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust added: “We really appreciate all the support given to the hospital by Morebus. They are providing our charity with a fabulous opportunity to involve the community in plans to improve the services and facilities at the hospital during the year.

Anyone wishing to donate to the Morebus fundraising campaign can text MBUS17 £3 to 70070 to donate £3.

April 2017

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