10 January 2020Clinicians at Dorset County Hospital are working with colleagues in primary care to introduce new initiatives to improve the care offered to patients with respiratory illnesses and conditions.The…

7 February 2020Ambulance handover times at Dorset County Hospital are now the quickest in the South West region thanks to an innovative new approach.The Emergency Department (ED) team have established…

10 February 2020Women giving birth at Dorset County Hospital can be assured of high standards of care.Results from the Care Quality Commission’s 2019 Maternity Survey highlighted DCH as surpassing the…

3 March 2020Dorset County Hospital’s annual awards are now open for nominations.The Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Awards recognise both staff and volunteers who go over and above what is…

6 April 2020A couple from Portland have tied the knot at Dorset County Hospital to celebrate their love amidst the coronavirus pandemic.Tina and Mick Hickton exchanged their vows in the…

18 May 2020A new Wi-Fi network at Dorset County Hospital will enhance the experience of patients, allowing them to stay better connected to loved ones during their stay.The Trust is…

Here at Dorset County Hospital it is important that our staff feel listened to, valued and are making a valuable contribution to the Trust. If things go wrong, we need to…

12 August 2020Dorset County Hospital (DCH) and Dorset HealthCare are jointly providing a new dedicated rehabilitation unit for people recovering from stroke and neurological illnesses or injuries.The 10-bedded unit based…

7 September 2020Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has voiced disappointment after learning that Dorset Council planners have recommended that permission is refused for the multi-storey car park which would…