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17 April 2020A coronavirus patient is on the road to recovery after spending a week in intensive care at Dorset County Hospital.Malcolm Cumber, 60, from Dorchester, was admitted to DCH…
23 June 2020Staff at Dorset County Hospital want to express their heartfelt thanks to the community after being overwhelmed by donations and messages of support and kindness during the coronavirus…
The CT service has a key role in diagnostics and uses state-of-the-art technology to produce detailed images. The Diagnostic Imaging Department at DCH has two CT scanners.The first is a 128-slice…
Interventional Radiology (IR) refers to a range of techniques which rely on the use of image guidance (x-ray, ultrasound, CT or MRI) to precisely target therapy. Most IR procedures are…
The Microbiology Department offers Bacteriology, Virology, Serology, Parasitology and Mycology testing as well as advice to DCHFT, local community hospitals, General Practitioners and Environmental Health Officers. It also provides infection…
Histopathology is the microscopical analysis of diseased tissues. The purpose is to provide a tissue diagnosis, which is the gold standard for medical diagnosis and allows a patient’s treatment and…
Moreton Ward cares for patients with respiratory disorders and general medical patients.It is located in South Wing Level 2.Ward rounds take place throughout the morning, so we ask relatives to…
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)…
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…
Chaplains are employed by the Trust to provide confidential support and pastoral care to patients, carers and staff. We provide a confidential listening service which is open to all regardless…