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Events & Challenges

National Three Peaks Challenge

Location: England, Scotland and Wales Date: 2 June 2023 Time: 8:00 am to 11:00 pm National Three Peaks Challenge Take on the 3 highest mountains in the UK. Be one of the first hikers of the day to take on Ben Nevis. Tackle Scafell Pike at night. Finish your challenge on Wales's infamous peak, Snowdon. Aim to summit all three peaks in 24hrs! Brace yourself for a fast-paced and physically challenging adventure, as you take on the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales. Considered one of Britain’s toughest outdoor challenges, the National 3 Peaks Challenge takes in the...

Summer Fete

Location: Christchurch Hospital Date: 10 June 2023 Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Summer Fete Summer is here, and what better way to kick off the season than to attend our Summer Fete on Saturday 10th June! We've got an exciting line up of activities that are sure to entertain both young and old. Come and join us for a fun-filled day with lots of games, stalls, and activities. Test your skills at our carnival-style games and win exciting prizes. We've got something for everyone, from traditional games like hook-a-duck to modern favourites like ring toss and vintage high striker....

London to Paris Bike Ride

Location: London and Paris Date: 14 June 2023 Time: 8:00 am to 11:00 pm London to Paris Bike Ride Cycle 435kms over one long weekend. Depart from England's bustling capital, London. Ride through beautiful French countryside. Celebrate the completion of your challenge at the Eiffel Tower. Return in comfort on the Eurostar from Paris. Travel from one great European city to another, powered by your own cycling steam. Over the course of four days, cyclists will cover an impressive 270 miles/435 kms across England and France. Setting off from London, the group will head quickly into the Kent countryside, and...

Marathon Walk Stonehenge

Location: Salisbury to Stonehenge Date: 8 July 2023 Time: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Marathon Walk Stonehenge Join Discover Adventure on their rural marathon walk, taking in the world-famous sights of Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral as you trace a 26-mile route through the Wiltshire countryside. This challenging day sees us setting off early from our atmospheric event hub, and takes us first through the market Town of Salisbury with its iconic Cathedral before heading into the rolling hills of Wiltshire. Wooded Valleys give way to the open expanse of Salisbury Plain as we approach the world-famous stone circle of Stonehenge....

Couch to 5k

Location: Littledown Date: 7 August 2023 Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Couch to 5k Join our team of coaches as they take you through the proven NHS 'Couch to 5k' programme at Littledown. Entry into our Couch to 5k programme will also give you an entry into the 'Run Bournemouth Supernova 5k' on Saturday 7th October. A great way to start or get back in to running with some top coaches who will also be taking part in the Supernova 5k to support you. Monday night training will take place at Littledown, Kings Park and Boscombe Seafront. Event Address:...

Run Bournemouth 2023

Location: Bournemouth Pier Approach Date: 7 October 2023 Time: 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm Run Bournemouth Formerly Bournemouth Marathon Festival, Run Bournemouth has races for all runners! This is running as it should be along the beautiful beaches of Bournemouth and the surrounding areas. Join thousands of other runners in this exceptional event. If you choose to run for Macmillan Caring Locally you not only get our fantastic race support before, during and after the event but you can also run for FREE! Run for FREE: barry@macmillanlocal.org

In The Press

List of pharmacies 

 Pharmacy name and address

Phone Number

100 hour pharmacy

 Locality

Asda Pharmacy

St Pauls Road, Bournemouth,BH8 8DL

01202 298900

Yes

Bournemouth East

Castle Lane Pharmacy
482 Castle Lane West Bournemouth, BH8 9UD

01202 772110

Yes

Bournemouth West

Ferndown Pharmacy
487 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AG

01202 892666

Yes

East Dorset

Tesco Extra Pharmacy
Yarrow Road, Mannings Heath Poole, BH12 4NX

01202 457447 or 01202 367447

Yes

Parkstone

Asda Pharmacy
West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1JQ

01202 207000

Yes

Poole Central

Equipment – www.redcross.org.uk Is useful for wheelchairs and other equipment

Guide for people nearing end stage of life : https://intranet.rbch.nhs.uk/uploads/palliative/documents/What-to-Expect.pdf

Brief Drugs List for GPs

 

Pain/breathlessness:

Morphine sulphate 2.5-5mg SC PRN (10mg in 1ml injection)

(alternative if taking PO or eGFR<30 – Oxycodone 1 – 2.5mg SC PRN (10mg in 1ml injection))

[Please take background opioid into account when prescribing doses for anticipatories]

Anxiety/distress:

Midazolam 2.5-5mg SC PRN (10mg in 2ml injection)

Secretions:

Glycopyrronium 200mcg SC PRN (600mcg in 3ml injection)

(alternative for secretions: Hyoscine Butylbromide 20mg/ml injection)

Nausea :

Levomepromazine 6.25mg SC PRN (25mg in 1ml injection)

(alternative for nausea: Haloperidol 1.5mg SC PRN (5mg in 1ml injection)

Water for injection

Dexamethasone 3.3mg SC OD-BD (equivalent to 4mg PO) if risk of steroid withdrawal/Addisons during terminal phase.

Day/Time Example Timetable
Monday - AM

9am MMU Ward Hand over; 9:30am Tour of MMU

10m Consultant Ward Round, MMU

Monday - PM

12pm Ward Nurses - syringe driver administration (treatment room)

1:30 Nursing Handover – MMU (ward office)

MMU – Admission Assessment(s) with ward doctor

Tuesday - AM

9am Ward Hand over

9:20am Referrals Meeting on MMU

10am Community visiting with Specialist Nurse

Tuesday - PM

12:30 Journal Club – MMU (doctors office)

2pm Introduction to Patient and Family Support Team

3pm Introduction to Welfare and benefits Advisor

Wednesday - AM

9am Ward Hand over

9:20am Referrals Meeting on MMU

10am Consultant ward round - MMU

Wednesday - PM

2pm Doctor/Nurse Home Visit with Specialty Doctor

Thursday - AM

9:15am Multi-Disciplinary Team Meeting on MMU

Thursday - PM

2pm Introduction to Palliative Rehabilitation with Physiotherapist

3pm Introduction to Complex Discharge Planning in terminal illness

Friday - AM

Hospital Palliative Care Team Ward Visits

Friday - PM

2pm Introduction to Personalised Care Plan for the Last Days of Life with End of Life Care Nurse

4pm Debrief / sign off