Work on the Jigsaw build project at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital is well underway with first phase preparation work starting in October. This is the first step in providing brand new purpose-built cancer and blood disorder and women’s health facilities for local patients.

This two floor building, which will be built at the rear of the hospital between the Eye Unit and the Derwent Suite (Orthopaedics), will see new facilities for oncology and haematology patients on one floor while the women’s health unit will occupy the other. It will be of huge benefit to the entire community for years to come.

The Jigsaw building is funded through donationsand fundraising from two Jigsaw appeals; cancerand blood disorders and women’s health, plus NHS investment.

The final piece of the puzzle

Jigsaw Building November 2013News

Next stepsDecember 2013 - Drop in sessions will be arranged for the public, patients and staff to meet the construction and design team. This will be your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

January 2014 - Arts User Group will be coordinated to start discussions on the look and feel of the interior of the building.

March 2014 -Garden User Group will be coordinated to design the exterior gardens.

We still need your help We are still fundraising for equipment for both units. If you would like to donate money or if you have any questions about the build or the new facilities please get in touch

Email: charity@rbch.nhs.uk

or write to: Charity Office Bournemouth Hospital Charity Royal Bournemouth HospitalCastle Lane EastBournemouth BH7 7DW

or call: 01202 704060Oncology recliners

Coloscopy / Urogynae Suite

Key advantages of new buildl dedicated space and own entrancel twice the current floor spacel purpose built layoutsl environmentally friendly / higher standardsl flagship, distinct servicesl women’s health one stop locationl dedicated drop off areal onsite phlebotomy servicel complimentary therapy suitel dedicated private consultation rooms

Our progress... t Project team completed full design and specification for the building including structure, mechanical and electrical services to be ready for external tender - 28 March until 8 May 2013

t Tender notice issued - 8 May 2013

t Planning granted - 23 July 2013

t Tenders received for the mechanical and electrical contractors - 16 August 2013

t Tender for building contractor closing date - 26 August 2013

t Interview process for building contractor began - 24 September 2013

t Enabling works to relocate the existing car parking next to the Eye Unit began - 30 September 2013

t Board award contract for main building works - 2 October 2013

t Brymor Contractors appointed as main building contractor - 16 October 2013

Should you wish to get involved in any of these groups or know of any contacts who could potentially support us please do get in touch with the Charity Office.

Multi storey

Phase 3

Phase 1

Phase 4

Phase 2

Building begins

Phase 3 The second half of the new car park will open. This is estimated to be finished by the end of December 2013 and will lead to the closure of the current car park.

Phase 4Jigsaw centre building works will start at the beginning of January 2014 and should be complete by 1 March 2015.

The new Jigsaw building will have:

• welcoming atrium

• better light, colour and ambience

• easier space to move around

• more rooms: complementary therapies, counselling, etc.

• patient friendly treatment areas

• isolated rooms for patients who need privacy

• access to outdoor space

The right environment

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Cycle store Removed in November.

Cycle store Moving to a temporary loction on 6 January 2014.

Phase 2Brymor Contractors will set up their site adjacent to the Jigsaw building site before Christmas. This will be their headquarters from 2 January 2014. Brymor will also set up the site perimeter, including works to dig up and divert buried pipe, cable and drains which would otherwise be below the new Jigsaw building.

Phase 1A new car park will be built to replace the current car park where the Jigsaw building will be constructed. The new car park will be carried out in two stages with the first now completed.

The Jigsaw build project will be carried out in four phases, starting with some preparation work before construction of the actual building can begin. Patients should be enjoying the new facilities by 1 March 2015.