20 September 2023Patients have praised the level of care experienced at Dorset County Hospital (DCH).The latest inpatient survey, carried out by the Picker Institute on behalf of the Care Quality…

Our new Discharge Lounge for patients who are ready to leave hospital has now opened. Click here to read more.

We are working very hard to repair and clean the areas of our Emergency Department (ED) that were affected by last night’s flood, which was caused by an internal leak

A new car parking system for patients, staff and visitors will come into operation at Dorset County Hospital on Monday 3 July. Click to read more.

Patients who are unexpectedly admitted to hospital with no belongings will now receive a free comfort bag, thanks to the Friends of Dorset County Hospital (DCH).

Dorset County Hospital and Dorset HealthCare have appointed David Clayton-Smith as their new Joint Chair.

Our junior doctors are vital for patient care and the running of our hospitals. During their industrial action, some medically-led activity will be postponed to ensure that we can provide safe emergency and inpatient care.

We are working very hard to repair and clean the areas of our Emergency Department (ED) that were affected by last night’s flood, which was caused by an internal leak

Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has secured £2millon to help free up hospital beds by creating a new, larger discharge lounge facility.
DCH submitted a bid to NHS England after the Government announced an additional £50million in capital funding to expand hospital discharge lounges and ambulance hubs.

Plans to build a new helipad at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) have taken a major step forward thanks to a £2million pledge from the HELP Appeal – the only charity in the country that funds NHS hospital helipads. Click to read more.