Emma Welham

"Just take a look at these lovely band 6 midwives we have grown. Massive congratulations to Onyi, Kate, Maddie, and Jodie. It's been a joy to watch you gain confidence in the last year - you are all superb." Thanks to our Head of Midwifery, Kerry Taylor, for sharing these fab photos with us! 💙

All the glam of an NHS loo…to say to you, our health service needs three blood donations every minute to help deal with emergencies, childbirth, and critical treatment. And stocks are low in various cities around the country, so if you can donate, then do! 🩸 @givebloodnhs.bsky.social

A very productive double media day! 🎬 Welcomed BBC and ITV to Royal Bournemouth @uhdnhs.bsky.social for an innovative new trial that’s supporting people after stroke to strengthen their hand and arm function. Reports airing tomorrow 📺

Dorset stroke patients are invited to take part in an innovative new clinical trial, testing how a specialised device can help strengthen hand and arm function 💪🏼

🔗 www.uhd.nhs.uk/news/latest-...

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with us! 🇨🇳🥢🥠🎊🐍

Join Bingbing and colleagues on 28 January at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s atrium, 1pm, to celebrate the rich history and culture of China as they mark their lunar new year.

Hope to see you there! #TeamUHD

My first sight of it was through this entrance. Such a beautiful place ❤️

Thank you so much Jane! X

So proud to be one of the producers of this new channel for our Trust alongside two of my brilliant colleagues. Please listen and share; such a good episode, even if I do say so myself 😉 #NHSComms #MensMentalHealth #TeamUHD

Susara balances her job as a women’s health research midwife here at UHD, with a place on the NIHR's INSIGHT programme.

From developing hedge funds in The City, to working towards her Masters of Research at @bournemouthuni.bsky.social, it's been quite a journey!

🔗 www.uhd.nhs.uk/news/latest-...

I’d beg to differ on that, but respect your opinion.

My heart goes out to this nurse. What a sad and quite frankly, outrageous sign of the times.

Beautiful ❤️

Tried desperately to think of a caption that didn’t involve the words ‘blue’ and ‘sky’ but…I’ve got nothing 😆 What a beauty of a day. Brownie points to those who can spot the tell-tale signs of our fellow beach-goers 🕵🏻‍♀️

Well done you! Mine’s booked in for next month 🩸❤️

"To all the lovely midwives and doctors who cared for me and my baby, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude. Your amazing care, kindness and laughter made all the difference. Thank you for everything!"

Some fab feedback here for our maternity colleagues. Well done team! 💙

Join our Open Day to speak to friendly #TeamUHD colleagues and have the opportunity to receive OT-specific training!

📅 Thursday 16 January 2025
🕘 9am – 12pm
📍 Education Centre, Poole Hospital

🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/university...

Top tier snack 👌🏼 and a gold star to you for donating! It’s on my to-do list.

Jane! So lovely to see you on here. Big wave back 👋🏼

Late last year, the final module of The Coast Building at the Royal Bournemouth was installed ahead of schedule.

Set to open in winter 2025, this new facility will provide 110 new beds and enhanced spaces for staff.

Huge thanks to Darwin Group for helping us achieve this brilliant milestone! 🏗️👏🏼

A message for mums-to-be 💌

Winter illnesses are on the rise, and our hospitals remain busy.

However, if you are pregnant and have any concerns about yours or your baby’s health, please get in touch with us via the Dorset Maternity Advice Line on 0300 369 0388 📲

Last week we welcomed @vikkislademp.bsky.social to St Mary’s Maternity Unit. It was a great opportunity to share her personal memories of the unit with colleagues, as well as find out about the future of our maternity services in the new BEACH Building. Thanks for coming, Vikki! #TeamUHD

‘Stop relying on static, one-way comms’ – NHS, Freuds, BMA and more on healthcare PR in 2025 Some of the UK’s top health comms experts share their predictions for the coming year.

It was good to chat with @prweekuk.bsky.social about my reflections on healthcare communications in 2024 and my predictions for this year.

We discussed the importance of being candid about the challenges faced by the NHS, and how we need to rebuild trust.

www.prweek.co.uk/article/1900... (£)

Vikki seeing one of the Haven birthing rooms for low risk, no intervention deliveries, complete with birth pool and delivery chair. Director of midwifery Lorraine is explaining how much bigger these rooms are than when I delivered Molly in 2001

Vikki discussing issues with the delivery team. Baby cot and birth pool are in the background

Vikki with Lorraine and daughter Molly who was born at St Mary’s in 2001 outside the soon to be closed building

great to visit St Mary’s Maternity Hospital Poole yesterday before it moves to brand new building in Bournemouth @uhdnhs.bsky.social
Talking to staff who were there when my daughter was born there, spaces barely changed but maternity is a wholly different service now, fascinating to learn more

Who said people don’t watch terrestrial TV these days?

Since our partnership with BBC One’s Casualty about blood donation aired on Saturday:

🩸5,000 new donors registered
🩸10,000 extra appointments booked
🩸1,200 booked in first hour.

And remember, a single blood donation can save up to 3 lives!

Incredible, what a story 👏🏼

Welcome along! ☺️

Massive away win for the little fella.

I’ve made a starter pack of folk who work in NHS communications and engagement (aka #NHScomms).

Please let me know if you’d like to be added (or taken off)!

go.bsky.app/6NfZx5Q

Fab pack. Thank you!

My beloved Bounty! Forever underrated.