Each child and young person’s development is individual and unique, although for many it also follows a typical pattern.Other children will have specific problems with their development and some of these…

The Stroke Unit at Dorset County Hospital is a 23 bedded facility. It has 18 beds for Acute Stroke and a 5 bedded Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU). The HASU…

The Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) provides care for emergency patients who do not require an overnight stay. Patients are likely to have been referred to the unit from…

The Prince of Wales Ward has 13 beds and is on Level 3 of South Wing. The ward provides care for people who have a variety of renal (kidney) conditions.All…

Information is available here about some of the more common hip procedures undertaken at Dorset County Hospital.All the information provided reflects best practice guidelines. This will ensure that you are…

The Fortuneswell Chemotherapy Unit was originally opened in 1994, mainly treating patients with blood disorders. Patients with other cancers such as breast, bowel and lung cancer were at that time…

Dorset County Hospital’s Eye (Ophthalmology) Department, is also known as The Royal Eye Infirmary. The department includes a large outpatient clinic with imaging and treatment areas and a dedicated Eye Day Case Unit for surgery situated in East Wing Theatres.

Opening Hours:Monday to Friday 8am-6.30pmWhere to find us:North Wing Level 1Dorset County HospitalWilliams AvenueDorchesterDorsetDT1 2JYClick here to view a map Our ServicesThe Endoscopy Unit is JAG Accredited {The Joint Advisory Group (JAG)…

If you have chest pain or severe breathing difficulties you should dial 999 for an ambulance immediately.The Emergency Department (ED) at Dorset County Hospital provides a 24 hour service.The Emergency…

A unit devoted to the care of people with diabetes was first opened in 1993 on the old Dorset County Hospital site in Princes Street by Professor Harry Keen the…