Chemotherapy Unit
The Fortuneswell Chemotherapy Unit was originally opened in 1994, mainly treating patients with blood disorders. Patients with other cancers such as breast, bowel and lung cancer were at that time…
The Fortuneswell Chemotherapy Unit was originally opened in 1994, mainly treating patients with blood disorders. Patients with other cancers such as breast, bowel and lung cancer were at that time…
Dorset County Hospital’s Eye (Ophthalmology) Department, is also known as The Royal Eye Infirmary. The department includes a large outpatient clinic with imaging and treatment areas and a dedicated Eye Day Case Unit for surgery situated in East Wing Theatres.
If you have chest pain or severe breathing difficulties you should dial 999 for an ambulance immediately.The Emergency Department (ED) at Dorset County Hospital provides a 24 hour service.The Emergency…
When you are on the road to recovery and on the day of your discharge home or transfer, an assessment by the nurse in charge of your care and the…
A unit devoted to the care of people with diabetes was first opened in 1993 on the old Dorset County Hospital site in Princes Street by Professor Harry Keen the…
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…
The Mortuary and Bereavement Offices are located via North Wing Level 1 (N1). Opening hours are 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday. The office is closed at the weekends and…
The nursing team has a dedicated group of nurses that care for patients with a wide range of urology conditions. Our working week covers the department from 8am until 4.30pm…
The Occupational Therapy Department aims to help people achieve as much independence as possible in terms of your daily functional needs.The main department is located in the Rehabilitation Unit on…