Dorset County Hospital staff and volunteers receive well-deserved recognition for their hard work and dedication at the GEM and Long Service Awards.

Our new Green Plan outlines our priorities for the next three years and considers all areas of DCH life. Read it in full here.

All organisations are required to meet statutory responsibilities for safeguarding, which include making sure there is clear leadership and lines of accountability, having appropriate policies and procedures, providing safeguarding training…

What is modern slavery?Slavery is a violation of a person’s human rights. It can take the form of human trafficking, forced labour, bonded labour, forced or servile marriage, descent-based slavery…

The Bribery Act 2010Statement from the Chief ExecutiveThe Bribery Act 2010 which came into force on 1 July 2011 aims to tackle bribery and corruption in both the public and…

​The Procurement and Logistics Department at Dorset County Hospital is responsible for ensuring that the Trust receives value for money on all purchases that are made. This includes goods, services and estate…

The Boards of Dorset County Hospital and Dorset HealthCare agreed in September 2022 to appoint a joint chief executive and joint chair to help improve the delivery of care to…

Who we are and what we doHow we fit into the NHS structureOur Dorset – Dorset Integrated Care System (ICS)NHS Dorset – Dorset Integrated Care Board (ICB)King’s Fund Explainer -…

If you or your family are unhappy with any aspect of your care please talk to the person in charge of the ward, clinic or department as soon as possible. We…

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