If you have questions about your medications that affect the immune system with regards to coronavirus please visit the British Association of Dermatologist website. The Dermatology Department is based at Dorset…

Day Surgery Units at Dorchester and Weymouth hospitals are self–contained units with their own theatres and recovery areas. The nursing and medical staff rotate between the units, to maintain skills…

The Colorectal Nurse Specialist (CNS) teamThe Colorectal Cancer Nurse Specialist team consists of three Macmillan clinical nurse specialists, three associate clinical nurse specialists and a cancer support worker.Macmillan Colorectal Nurse…

Cardiac rehabilitation is a comprehensive recovery service offered to patients and their partners following:a heart attacka PCI (stent insertion)coronary artery bypass graftsvalve/TAVI surgery/other cardiac surgeryPhase One – ContactFollowing your clinical…

The Macmillan Breast Nurse Specialists at Dorset County Hospital are Lead Nurses Katy Kennedy, Jo Samways, Becky Membury and Nikki Clark. Josie Weaver is our Metastatic Breast Nurse Specialist and…

The Mortuary and Bereavement Offices are located via North Wing Level 1 (N1). Opening hours are 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday. The office is closed at the weekends and…

The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Service is part of the Gastroenterology Department at Dorset County Hospital.Our service consists of gastroenterology consultants, three IBD Nurses, an IBD pharmacist, an IBD co-ordinator and…

Adult Speech and language therapy is provided at Dorset County Hospital for people aged over 16. Qualified and registered speech and language therapists deliver the service in accordance with their…

The inpatient physiotherapy team provides treatment to patients who are admitted to hospital and require our assessment and care. The inpatient service aims to rehabilitate patients within the hospital setting…

What is Orthotics?Orthotics is a specialist field which involves the design, production and use of orthoses.Orthoses are specially prescribed braces, splints or supports which are applied externally to any part…