3 March 2020Dorset County Hospital’s annual awards are now open for nominations.The Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Awards recognise both staff and volunteers who go over and above what is…

10 March 2020A devoted nurse at Dorset County Hospital has been recognised by the Prime Minister.Gynae-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Hilary Maxwell was recognised with the Points of Light Award for…

6 April 2020A couple from Portland have tied the knot at Dorset County Hospital to celebrate their love amidst the coronavirus pandemic.Tina and Mick Hickton exchanged their vows in the…

17 April 2020A coronavirus patient is on the road to recovery after spending a week in intensive care at Dorset County Hospital.Malcolm Cumber, 60, from Dorchester, was admitted to DCH…

18 May 2020A new Wi-Fi network at Dorset County Hospital will enhance the experience of patients, allowing them to stay better connected to loved ones during their stay.The Trust is…

18 June 2020A new state-of-the-art CT scanner has been installed at Dorset County Hospital and is the first of its kind across the whole of the south.The scanner is the…

23 June 2020Staff at Dorset County Hospital want to express their heartfelt thanks to the community after being overwhelmed by donations and messages of support and kindness during the coronavirus…

31 July 2020A former patient from Dorchester is raising money for the Friends of Dorset County Hospital after they left a lasting impression during her four-month stay at the Trust.Lizzie…

Here at Dorset County Hospital it is important that our staff feel listened to, valued and are making a valuable contribution to the Trust. If things go wrong, we need to…

12 August 2020Dorset County Hospital (DCH) and Dorset HealthCare are jointly providing a new dedicated rehabilitation unit for people recovering from stroke and neurological illnesses or injuries.The 10-bedded unit based…