Residents in Poole are invited to attend a free public talk on Monday 20 April 2026 to learn more about how emergency care services work across the region. The event takes place at 6pm in the Wolfson Lecture Theatre at the Bournemouth University Lansdowne campus, offering insight into the journey from a 999 call to hospital treatment.
The presentation is hosted by experts from University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust and the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Attendees will hear from Emergency Care Consultant Dr Aishah Iftikhar, Associate Professor in Paramedic Science Dr Ursula Rolfe, and Clinical Team Manager David Sale. The speakers will explain the medical care provided by paramedics in the back of an ambulance and the training required for their roles.
A key part of the discussion will focus on why ambulance crews may sometimes take patients past one hospital to reach another. The experts will explain the importance of transporting patients to the facility that offers the most appropriate medical care for their specific needs.
The event is open to all residents, and those interested in attending are encouraged to book a place via Eventbrite. The session will also be recorded and added to the hospital trust’s health talk library for those unable to attend in person.
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