Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust - Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

• Mission: To deliver outstanding healthcare services with compassion and expertise, striving to be "Better Every Day" in serving patients, staff, and the community.

• Founded: Became a Foundation Trust on 1 April 2007.

• Key People:

• The Trust Board comprises a Non-Executive Chair, six Non-Executive Directors, and six Executive Directors.

• Headquarters: Sentinel House, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Nuffield Road, Poole, BH17 0RB.

• Number of Employees: Approx. 7,000 staff.

• Revenue: Annual income is around £342 million.

• Known For: Dorset HealthCare is known for being the largest provider of healthcare services in Dorset, including comprehensive mental health services and various physical health services.

Products and Services

• Products Offered:

• Community hospitals and minor injuries units in Dorset

• Adult and children's community health services

• Specialist learning disability services

• Community brain injury services

• Integrated sexual health and HIV services

• High-Level Description:

• Provides a wide range of physical and mental health services both in hospitals and community-based setups.

• Key Features:

• Healthcare provided at over 300 sites.

• Includes services such as district nursing, diabetes education, audiology, speech and language therapy, orthopedic services, etc.

Recent Developments

• New Developments:

• Opening of Access Wellbeing Boscombe, a drop-in hub for mental health support.

• A new audiology suite in Weymouth to improve NHS services.

• Active participation in groundbreaking stroke rehabilitation trials.

• New Products/Features Launched:

• Enhanced mental health facilities in Dorset.

• Step-down mental health support facility in Shaftesbury.

• Partnerships and Collaborations:

• Collaborative efforts with University Hospitals Dorset for clinical trials to improve post-stroke patient care.

Vision and Values

• Vision: To be "Better Every Day," guiding their operations to enhance the quality of care, patient outcomes, and staff satisfaction.

• Values: Excellence, Compassion, Expertise.

• Behaviors: Outlines core behaviors expected of staff to maintain high-quality service provision.

This report provides a structured analysis of Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, detailing its core mission, operational scope, services offered, and recent strategic developments.