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Welcome to the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust website.

You will find information here about the services we provide and what to expect from a visit to hospital.

Please use the navigation links on the left or below to find out more.

VISITOR ADVICE: To protect our patients from infection we ask visitors NOT to visit the hospital if you have had vomiting or diarrhoea within the previous 72 hours.

If you are visiting the hospital please ensure you thoroughly wash your hands at the hand hygiene stations before and after your visit.

For more advice please contact Patient and Customer Services

Latest news

Cancer Ward plans move forward

Plans to create a dedicated ward for cancer inpatients at DCH are a step closer with the start of a further project to reconfigure beds

Hospital launches strategic direction document

Trust outlines its commitment to continuously improving the care it provides and exceeding patients' expectations. Click here to read the document

New dedicated women's unit at DCH

Patient feedback leads to a new dedicated area for female patients

Hospital cafe opened by Dorchester Mayor

Dorchester Mayor Tess James officially opens hospital's refurbished cafe

'No excuse' project wins royal award

DCH emergency medicine consultant Dr Rob Torok receives award on behalf of the Dorset Road Safe Partnership

New patient pager system introduced

New patient pager system takes the uncertainty out of waiting for outpatient appointments

Monitor signs DCHFT out of breach

The independent regulator of foundation trusts signs Trust out of breach of authorisation

DCH rated 'excellent' by inspectors

Dorset County Hospital has received top scores from national assessors for excellence in patient care and facilities

Safeguarding Children Declaration

Dorset County Hospital's commitment to safeguarding children

Privacy and Dignity - Same Sex Accommodation

Ensuring privacy and dignity for all our patients

Equality and Diversity............................All news releases