Read All About It... March 2013 March was a quieter month in terms of media enquiries but saw an increase in proactive news releases and a high proportion of positive media coverage. Positive coverage included articles, radio and television coverage about the approval of the Christchurch Hospital redevelopment plans and a number of pieces on BBC Radio Solent as part of its special week of features about an ageing health population. Articles are published with the kind permission of the, Advertiser, the New Milton Advertiser and the Stour and Avon Magazine. Summary of media coverage: March 2013 Online 24 Print 34 Radio 6 Television 2 2013 Coverage Positive 59 Negative 2 OK 5 March 2012 Positive 24 Negative 1 OK 0 March 2013 l 1
1 March 2013 Stour & Avon magazine Patients needed to test new Ortho App RBCH is inviting current and former patients to test its new App about orthopaedic procedures. 24 Eighth of a page 90 March 2013 l 2
2 March 2013 New Milton Advertiser Reports doubt claims over hospital merger benefits Chris Chope MP accused hospital of trying to frighten people into supporting the planned merger of Bournemouth and Poole hospitals. 15 Third of a page March 2013 l 3
2 March 2013 We ve never had it so good with NHS Patient impressed by the care and service that NHS staff gave while waiting for an operation. 18 Sixteenth of a page 635 4 March 2013 We cannot afford to lose facilities Letters about the importance of keeping local health services at Christchurch Hospital. 18 Quarter page 2525 March 2013 l 4
4 March 2013 www.thisisdorset.co.uk Public invited to public Board of Director s meeting 6 March 2013 www.bbc.co.uk/news Christchurch Hospital plans will boost the economy 6 March 2013 People attend arthritis lecture 200 people attended a talk on hip arthritis by Mr Rob Middleton. 22 Sixteenth of a page 635 6 March 2013 GP board to steer patient care on right track Steering group of GPs will keep patient care at RBCH on track. 15 Eighth of a page 845 March 2013 l 5
6 March 2013 www.thisisdorset.co.uk Decision on Christchurch Hospital plans next week 6 March 2013 www.bbc.co.uk/news Christchurch Hospital plans will boost economy 6 March 2013 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk GP board to steer patient care on right track 6 March 2013 www.nhsbt.nhs.uk NHS Blood & Transport NHS Blood and Transplant pilot at Royal Bournemouth Hospital is now running 24/7. 7 March 2013 www.thisisdorset.co.uk Decision on Christchurch Hospital plans next week 7 March 2013 www.thisisdorset.co.uk Tell Bournemouth Hospital what changes you would like to see Plans for Jigsaw Building go on display. 8 March 2013 Stour & Avon magazine Bournemouth Hospital s Jigsaw Building plans on view Members of the public will be able to view the new Jigsaw plans later this month. 24 Quarter page 90 March 2013 l 6
8 March 2013 Stour & Avon magazine Decision on Christchurch Hospital plans next week Revised plans for the redevelopment of Christchurch will go before the Borough s planning committee on 14 March. 24 Eighth of a page 90 8 March 2013 Stour & Avon magazine Urgent care talks at Bournemouth Hospital A number of health and social care groups are working together to try and address problems that have occurred at RBCH over the winter months. 24 Eighth of a page 90 March 2013 l 7
8 March 2013 www.thisisdorset.co.uk Urgent care talks at Bournemouth Hospital 9 March 2013 A man of experience on hospital merger New era in healthcare for the merger of RBCH and Poole Hospital. 25 Quarter page 2525 March 2013 l 8
9 March 2013 New Milton Advertiser Christchurch Hospital chapel concern Letter to the editor raising concerns about plans to demolish and relocate the Christchurch Hospital chapel. 21 Eighth of a page 47.50 s 9 March 2013 New Milton Advertiser Christchurch / 1,500 urge council to approve 10m Christchurch Hospital redevelopment NHS chiefs have thanked more than 1,500 people who have written letters backing the scheme. 1 and 21 Quarter page 319.20 March 2013 l 9
11 March 2013 Heartfelt thanks for backing hospital plan Thanks given to Christchurch residents for supporting revised plans for local hospital. 12 Two thirds of a page 7005 March 2013 l 10
11 March 2013 www.hsj.co.uk Merging foundation trusts sign competition undertakings 11 March 2013 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk 1,500 letters of support for Christchurch Hospital scheme 12 March 2013 So fortunate to have great eye hospital Letter to the editor about great Eye Unit. 19 Sixteenth of a page 635 12 March 2013 Have your say on patient care Have your say on patient care at RBH on 13 March NHS Change Day. 3 Sixteenth of a page 635 March 2013 l 11
12 March 2013 Jigsaw plan is fitting together The mayor of Bournemouth saw how some of his appeal funds would be spent. 12 Two thirds of a page 7005 March 2013 l 12
13 March 2013 NHS pay organisation has uncertain future The future of a controversial organisation set up to look at the pay terms and conditions of NHS workers across the south west has been thrown into doubt. 14 Quarter page 2525 13 March 2013 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk Jigsaw building plans on display from tomorrow Broadcast 14 March 2013 Fire Radio Planning meeting at Christchurch today. March 2013 l 13
14 March 2013 Hospitals score well in assessment RBCH gained second place in a country wide assessment on quality. 7 Eighth of a page 845 March 2013 l 14
14 March 2013 Volunteer scheme to aid the elderly A new volunteer scheme is being introduced at RBH to prevent elderly patients from feeling lonely. 10 Two thirds of a page 7005 March 2013 l 15
14 March 2013 Blood in the bank A pilot scheme to transform the way blood stocks are maintained and delivered is now running at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. 16 Two thirds of a page 7005 March 2013 l 16
Broadcast 14 March 2013 BBC South Today Planning meeting at Christchurch today. 14 March 2013 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk Developments at Christchurch Hospital given the green light 14 March 2013 www.thisisdorset.co.uk Developments at Christchurch Hospital given the green light 14 March 2013 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals score well in assessment 14 March 2013 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk New scheme launched at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital to prevent patient loneliness 14 March 2013 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk Blood stock levels monitored round-the-clock with new pilot scheme 12 March 2013 Bournemouth Advertiser So fortunate to have great eye hospital Patient would like to say how fortunate it is to have a great hospital that takes care of all patients. 10 Sixteenth of a page 222.40 Broadcast 15 March 2013 BBC Radio Solent Developments at Christchurch Hospital given the green light. March 2013 l 17
15 March 2013 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk Christchurch Hospital plans unanimously approved 15 March 2013 www.heart.co.uk Hospital redevelopment plan approved 15 March 2013 www.wave105.com Hospital redevelopment given the go ahead Broadcast 15 March 2013 BBC Radio Solent Christchurch Hospital redevelopment approved. Broadcast 15 March 2013 BBC South Today Christchurch hospital redevelopment approved. March 2013 l 18
15 March 2013 Stress and illness not good together Letter to the editor about the implications of save our services at Christchurch Hospital. campaign. 18 Quarter page 2525 March 2013 l 19
16 March 2013 Joy at approval of health facility plan Delighted hospital bosses are celebrating the unanimous approval of their multi-million pound plans for Christchurch Hospital. 3 Full page 10,365 March 2013 l 20
16 March 2013 Fears over privacy for women s health patients Women s health unit at RBH faces uncertain future until the planned new Jigsaw building opens next year. 12 Full page March 2013 l 21
16 March 2013 New Milton Advertiser Volunteers needed for hospital befriending New befriending scheme at RBH to prevent older people feeling lonely will be launched next month. 10 Sixteenth of a page 71.25 March 2013 l 22
16 March 2013 New Milton Advertiser Hospitals trust second best in country for quality of care RBCH has been named second best in the country for quality of care in a patients survey. 8 Quarter of a page 319.20 March 2013 l 23
16 March 2013 New Milton Advertiser Hospitals merger Governors of RBCH representing members and the public in the New Forest responded to an article of Saturday 2 March. 11 Sixteenth of a page 71.25 17 March 2013 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk Fears over privacy at women s health unit 19 March 2013 Pleased hospital to remain focal point Chairman and Director would like to thank local people, patients and staff for support for proposed developments for Christchurch Hospital. 19 Eighth of a page 845 Broadcast 19 March 2013 BBC Radio Solent Managing the health population. Numerous slots throughout the day. March 2013 l 24
Broadcast 19 March 2013 BBC Radio Solent Telemedicine feature - one of a number of features about living in Christchurch. Broadcast 19 March 2013 BBC Radio Solent Health in Dorset - one of a number of features about living in Christchurch. 20 March 2013 Large audience at arthritis talk More than 200 people attended the arthritis talk given by Mr Rob Middleton. 20 Eighth of a page 845 20 March 2013 Have a say on Jigsaw Have your say about designs for the new Jigsaw building. 7 Eighth of a page 845 March 2013 l 25
21 March 2013 Poole Advertiser Medical Care is truly lifesaving Patient letters of thanks. 8 Third of a page 889.60 21 March 2013 www.thisisdorset.co.uk Rate your local hospital emergency department 22 March 2013 Thanks to brilliant staff at the hospital Patient letter about the care given to a lady of 95 who was rushed to hospital. 19 Eighth of a page 845 23 March 2013 Workers pledge to mark the day NHS Change Day pledges. 14 Eighth of a page 845 March 2013 l 26
s 23 March 2013 New Milton Advertiser Christchurch / Hospital services secured after 30m redevelopment approval Hospital services secured after planning committee decision. 1 and 8 Quarter page 319.20 29 March 2013 www.mediplacements.com Pilot scheme to monitor levels of blood stock 25 March 2013 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk Hospital legacy funds breast scanner Former patient funds breast scanner. March 2013 l 27