All organisations are required to meet statutory responsibilities for safeguarding, which include making sure there is clear leadership and lines of accountability, having appropriate policies and procedures, providing safeguarding training…
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/about-us/statutory-requirements/safeguarding/
What is modern slavery?Slavery is a violation of a person’s human rights. It can take the form of human trafficking, forced labour, bonded labour, forced or servile marriage, descent-based slavery…
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/about-us/procurement/modern-slavery-statement/
Preparing for Major IncidentsWe need to be able to plan for, and respond to, a wide range of incidents and emergencies that could affect health or patient care. These could…
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The Bribery Act 2010Statement from the Chief ExecutiveThe Bribery Act 2010 which came into force on 1 July 2011 aims to tackle bribery and corruption in both the public and…
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The Friends of Dorset County Hospital was founded in 1956 to provide comfort and help to patients and their relatives at the old Dorset County Hospital. Today’s modern hospital is…
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The Procurement and Logistics Department at Dorset County Hospital is responsible for ensuring that the Trust receives value for money on all purchases that are made. This includes goods, services and estate…
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/about-us/procurement/
The Boards of Dorset County Hospital and Dorset HealthCare agreed in September 2022 to appoint a joint chief executive and joint chair to help improve the delivery of care to…
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/about-us/trust-board/
Who we are and what we doHow we fit into the NHS structureOur Dorset – Dorset Integrated Care System (ICS)NHS Dorset – Dorset Integrated Care Board (ICB)King’s Fund Explainer -…
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Dorset County HospitalWilliams AvenueDorchesterDorsetDT1 2JY Hospital Switchboard 01305 251150 Patient Experience (compliments, concerns and complaints) 0800 7838058PALS@dchft.nhs.uk Click here for more information about our Patient Experience Team and how to provide…
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Patient Experience TeamDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation TrustWilliams AvenueDorchesterDorset DT1 2JYTel: 0800 7838058Email: pals@dchft.nhs.ukFor formal complaints, please email: complaints@dchft.nhs.ukChief ExecutiveDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation TrustWilliams AvenueDorchesterDorset DT1 2JYTel: 01305 251150Email: headquarters@dchft.nhs.ukseAp AdvocacyseAp HastingsPO…
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