Emergency Department refurbishment works underway
We are refurbishing our current ED in preparation for longer-term plans to expand and transform both ED and the Intensive Care Unit. Read more here.
We are refurbishing our current ED in preparation for longer-term plans to expand and transform both ED and the Intensive Care Unit. Read more here.
22 October 2021Patients have praised the level of care experienced at Dorset County Hospital.The latest inpatient survey, carried out by the Picker Institute on behalf of the Care Quality Commission,…
We’re so grateful to Friends of Dorset County Hospital who have raised an incredible £20,000 to purchase a new ultrasound machine for the Rheumatology Department. Read more here.
Dorset County Hospital has been ranked as one of the top 10 in the country for emergency care following an Urgency and Emergency Care Survey.
Evidence has shown that many patients with long term conditions, or following hospital treatment, do not need regular follow-up appointments with our hospital team.To support our patients in accessing timely…
5 August 2021Dorset County Hospital’s annual awards are now open for nominations.The Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Awards recognise individual members of staff, teams and volunteers who have gone over…
The coronavirus response had a significant impact on the services we provided to our patients, but we worked extremely hard to restart activities that were paused during the pandemic. During…
The Children and Young People’s Diabetes Service provides care to children and young people ages 0-19 with diabetes. We are part of the Wessex Children and Young People’s Diabetes Network.This…
The Children’s Community Nursing (CCN) team provides expert nursing care and support for children and young people within the acute and community setting. This includes children and young people with…
Armed Forces CovenantWhat is the Armed Forces Covenant?To those who proudly protect our nation, who do so with honour, courage, and commitment, the Armed Forces Covenant is the nation’s commitment…