The new state-of-the-art Jigsaw Building.
The multi-million pound facility, providing a new home for the hospital's cancer and women's health departments, was funded with the help of more than £2,000,000 in donations from the public.
On the ground floor, state-of-the-art facilities for the treatment of cancer and blood disorders include a large chemotherapy treatment area with ten bays, where patients can vary the level of privacy according to their requirements.
The design of the building followed an extensive public consultation process and includes many features suggested by patients, including Wi-Fi, counselling rooms, artwork and easy access to parking.
It was funded through two 'Jigsaw Appeals' and donations to the Bournemouth Hospital Charity, as well as NHS investment.
Funds are also being raised for an orchard garden for patients outside the chemo treatment area, with another £150,000 required.
The gardens, located next to the new building, directly outside of the chemotherapy suite, will have different themed areas allowing patients to enjoy fresh air in a specially designed garden.
From the courtyard, a sensory pathway will be created which will lead on to the lakeside gardens.
Part of the development will involve improvements to the lakeside garden next to the renal unit.
A beautiful fibreglass lion called ‘Britania’.
This attractive new feature has been loaned to the Hospital by local business Britannia Leatherbarrows and will overlook the lake at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital as part of the new Orchard Garden.
Britania was originally created by artist Hazel Evans who painted the striking Union Jack motif onto her as part of the Pride in Bournemouth art event in 2011.
A patient’s environment is a vital element to treatment and can have a really positive impact on them while being treated in hospital. Patients often have to wait at the hospital for different aspects of their treatment and having a dedicated garden where patients and families can wait and relax will be an enjoyable distraction.
Research has shown therapeutic gardens can help to lower blood pressure, alleviate stress and reduce depression as well as reduce the requests for pain relief from patients.
There are three main areas which are included in this project.
Therapeutic Courtyard Garden – this is situated directly outside of the chemotherapy suite and next to the Pathologydepartment, specifically the waiting area for blood tests.
Here we want to create a peaceful setting with seating, climbing plants and canopies so patients can enjoy the garden throughout the year.
Sensory garden walk way to link the courtyard to the lakeside – this will give those who have more time to pass as well as those who would like some gentle exercise, the opportunity to take in the sights, smells and sounds of a traditional sensory garden.
Seating will be provided at key points along the walkway so those who need to rest can do so and those who simply wish to sit and reflect can.
The Lakeside development will be a garden area to benefit all patients including those within the renal unit.
The new area will be designed so patients who need medical equipment like drips etc. can also benefit from the gardens and give them a retreat from their treatment.
Brian has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma at November 2014.
Brian has recently had treatment at Royal Bournemouth Hospital on Jigsaw Building and is doing well!
Multiple myeloma, also known as plasma cell myeloma, is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell normally responsible for producing antibodies.
Multiple myeloma is considered treatable but generally incurable.
Myeloma is the 17th most common cancer in the UK.
Treatment for multiple myeloma is focused on therapies that decrease the clonal plasma cell population and consequently decrease the signs and symptoms of disease.
The large wall murals were installed in the ground floor of Jigsaw Building, to provide a welcoming and positive distraction for patients and visitors.
The multi-million pound facility, providing a new home for the hospital's cancer and women's health departments, was funded with the help of more than £2,000,000 in donations from the public.
On the ground floor, state-of-the-art facilities for the treatment of cancer and blood disorders include a large chemotherapy treatment area with ten bays, where patients can vary the level of privacy according to their requirements.
The design of the building followed an extensive public consultation process and includes many features suggested by patients, including Wi-Fi, counselling rooms, artwork and easy access to parking.
It was funded through two 'Jigsaw Appeals' and donations to the Bournemouth Hospital Charity, as well as NHS investment.
Funds are also being raised for an orchard garden for patients outside the chemo treatment area, with another £150,000 required.
The gardens, located next to the new building, directly outside of the chemotherapy suite, will have different themed areas allowing patients to enjoy fresh air in a specially designed garden.
From the courtyard, a sensory pathway will be created which will lead on to the lakeside gardens.
Part of the development will involve improvements to the lakeside garden next to the renal unit.
A beautiful fibreglass lion called ‘Britania’.This attractive new feature has been loaned to the Hospital by local business Britannia Leatherbarrows and will overlook the lake at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital as part of the new Orchard Garden.
Britania was originally created by artist Hazel Evans who painted the striking Union Jack motif onto her as part of the Pride in Bournemouth art event in 2011.
A patient’s environment is a vital element to treatment and can have a really positive impact on them while being treated in hospital. Patients often have to wait at the hospital for different aspects of their treatment and having a dedicated garden where patients and families can wait and relax will be an enjoyable distraction.
Research has shown therapeutic gardens can help to lower blood pressure, alleviate stress and reduce depression as well as reduce the requests for pain relief from patients.
There are three main areas which are included in this project.
Therapeutic Courtyard Garden – this is situated directly outside of the chemotherapy suite and next to the Pathologydepartment, specifically the waiting area for blood tests.
Here we want to create a peaceful setting with seating, climbing plants and canopies so patients can enjoy the garden throughout the year.
Sensory garden walk way to link the courtyard to the lakeside – this will give those who have more time to pass as well as those who would like some gentle exercise, the opportunity to take in the sights, smells and sounds of a traditional sensory garden.
Seating will be provided at key points along the walkway so those who need to rest can do so and those who simply wish to sit and reflect can.
The Lakeside development will be a garden area to benefit all patients including those within the renal unit.
The new area will be designed so patients who need medical equipment like drips etc. can also benefit from the gardens and give them a retreat from their treatment.
Brian has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma at November 2014.
Brian has recently had treatment at Royal Bournemouth Hospital on Jigsaw Building and is doing well!
Multiple myeloma, also known as plasma cell myeloma, is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell normally responsible for producing antibodies.
Multiple myeloma is considered treatable but generally incurable.
Myeloma is the 17th most common cancer in the UK.
Treatment for multiple myeloma is focused on therapies that decrease the clonal plasma cell population and consequently decrease the signs and symptoms of disease.
The large wall murals were installed in the ground floor of Jigsaw Building, to provide a welcoming and positive distraction for patients and visitors.
