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…

The Dietitians at Dorset County Hospital work within the hospital and the community to promote nutritional wellbeing, treat disease and prevent nutrition related problems. Dietitians apply the science of nutrition…

The Stomatherapy Service covers some 930 square miles stretching from Wareham in the east to Lyme Regis in the west, Gillingham to the north and Portland to the south.We see…

The Department of Respiratory Medicine at Dorset County Hospital houses a multi-disciplinary team offering a comprehensive investigation, diagnosis and management service for patients suffering from lung complaints, including:Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary…

We have central booking lines for all GP patients requiring an X-ray. If you have been referred for an X-ray by your GP please wait 48 hours before phoning to…