Visiting Us
Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 2JY
Travelling by bus
There are regular local buses that stop outside Dorset County Hospital and South Walks House.
Travelling by train
Dorchester has two train stations, both are less than a 15 minute walk from the hospital.
Parking
Car parking is available across the main hospital site.
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Do not visit patients in hospital if you are unwell
Please help us to protect our patients and staff from highly contagious illnesses. COVID-19, flu, other respiratory infections, and norovirus (diarrhoea and vomiting) easily spread. When these infections are brought into a hospital environment, they can transfer to vulnerable patients and staff. We understand that patients in hospital want to see their family and friends....

Dorset County Hospital maternity services' rating upgraded to 'good'
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has upgraded the rating of maternity services at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) from ‘requires improvement’ to ‘good’ following an inspection. An inspection was carried out in May to follow up on the progress on improvements the CQC recommended at a previous inspection. Inspectors recognised that significant improvements in several areas...

Dorset County Hospital to hold annual Memorial and Thanksgiving Service
Join us for our annual Memorial and Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, 28 October at Dorford Baptist Church. Everyone is welcome to remember and give thanks for those who we have loved and lost. The service will feature music, poetry, a brief talk, and a time for reflection. There will also be an opportunity to add...