Poole Hospital Cancer Treatment Trust has officially merged with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity following over five decades of support for cancer care.
The charity was founded in 1972 by Marjorie Lewis-Manning and has raised over £10 million to support diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients at Poole Hospital.
Funded items have included MRI scanners, ultrasound machines and the Lewis-Manning Scanner Suite, named in honour of the charity’s founder.
The transfer of funds was completed during a celebration event held at Poole Hospital last night.
PHCTT’s final donation of £600,000, along with future legacies, will continue to benefit cancer patients and their families at the hospital. All remaining funds have been ringfenced and will be used in line with PHCTT’s original purpose.
Chairman Stuart Dean acknowledged the support of the local community and said the time was right to allow the NHS charity to continue the work.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity will now oversee the use of the funds to help deliver specialised equipment and services.
Both organisations have expressed thanks to the people of Poole and Dorset for decades of support and generosity.
Cancer care at Poole Hospital will continue to be supported as part of this transition.