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University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has purchased the remainder of Wessex Fields from BCP Council, adjacent to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The land will initially serve as temporary parking for patients, visitors, and staff.

Starting in 2026, feasibility studies will assess the implementation of geothermal energy for heating the hospital estate. Plans for key worker housing are underway to attract and retain staff, reducing traffic congestion by allowing employees to live nearby.

A site masterplan, to be developed next year, will consider additional healthcare-related uses, including education and research facilities. This acquisition aligns with broader efforts to enhance healthcare services across Dorset, notably in improving access to emergency and planned care at Bournemouth and Poole hospitals.