Dorchester is fortunate to have numerous bus routes that stop outside the hospital and two train stations that are a short walk away.Travelling by busThere are regular local buses that…

Attend Anywhere is a secure web-based video platform that allows you to have a consultation from your home or own private space.It makes life easier for you by helping you reduce the…

Your informationThis page offers a summary of your data protection rights and how we protect your information – more detailed information can be found here.How we will meet the principles…

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation TrustWilliams AvenueDorchesterDorset DT1 2JYSwitchboard: 01305 251150If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or…

Please see our patient information leaflets regarding appointments, admissions, procedures and discharges at DCH during coronavirus (COVID-19). General informationInformation for patients attending outpatient appointments/surgical admissionsInformation for patients attending hospital for elective…

We are continuing to work towards making all our patient information leaflets available to view and download here.If you have queries regarding the medical information contained in our leaflets, please…

News and updates from DCH relevant to referrers are issued via NHS Dorset’s weekly Primary Care Bulletin.If you would like to be added to the distribution list or contribute to…

Nearly every patient of the NHS has had dealings with pathology services at some point in their care pathway.Tests maybe be requested to look for abnormalities within samples, but quite…

NHS Foundation Trusts are required to have a Council of Governors (CoG). CoGs have specific statutory duties as follows: Appoint and, if appropriate, remove the Chair Appoint and, if appropriate,…

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of our staff and all those who use our healthcare services. A healthy and happy workforce is…