A major bequest has funded the redevelopment of Dorset County Hospital’s Prince of Wales Renal Unit. Dorset County Hospital’s Haemodialysis Unit and Prince of Wales Ward form the renal hub for in-centre renal replacement therapy across Dorset and South Somerset. The unit works closely with satellite units in Poole, Bournemouth and Yeovil to safely and effectively dialyse patients.
The hospital was the beneficiary of a generous legacy left by the late Mr Reginald Lugg for the benefit of the Renal service at Dorset County Hospital. The funds have enabled works to create a Home Therapies Suite on the Prince of Wales Ward. The provision of the Home Therapies Suite has enabled an increase in training for patients and supports delivery of the hospital’s ambition to achieve 20% of the dialysis population to be established on home therapies. The scheme has created a separation between outpatient and inpatient activities on the ward to deliver:
- additional side-rooms in which dialysis can take place.
- increased Prince of Wales Ward bed base to 15.
- provide a dedicated Home Haemodialysis facility.
- 2 multipurpose procedure rooms for inpatients and outpatient activities.
Family and friends of Mr Lugg visited the hospital to view the redeveloped Prince of Wales Ward renal facilities. Born in Dorset, Mr Lugg grew up in Cornwall until a young adult. He joined the RAF at the start of the Second World War moving on to work for the Wessex Cooperative. He was a keen sportsman, playing bowls for Branksome Park Bowling Club where he remained a member until his death. Whilst at the Club he held the posts of Club Captain, President twice and Life Past President. He was also a passionate cricketer much of which he played when living in Cornwall. Though he maintained his Dorset roots becoming a member and President of the Bournemouth Cornish Association. In this role he was honoured to meet Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall in 1986. He is fondly remembered by family and friends.
Senior management at Dorset County Hospital expressed their gratitude for Mr Lugg’s generous support.
Jo Howarth, Director of Nursing said,
“We are exceptionally grateful for this significant bequest which has enabled major improvements to our Prince of Wales Ward for the benefit of renal patients cared for by our staff. The thoughtful generosity of people like Mr Lugg, who remember our hospital in their Wills, is greatly valued, enabling us to make patient care even better for generations to come. “
Kathleen O’Neill, Renal Unit Matron said,
“It was wonderful to have the opportunity to meet and thank members of Mr Lugg’s family and friends. His very kind and generous support has made such a positive difference to the care we are able to provide for our renal patients. “
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Mr Reginald Lugg
Family and friends of Mr Lugg with members of the Dorset County Hospital Renal team