Plans to develop the DCH site, including building a brand-new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit, have been given the green light by local planners. Read more here.

This page will help you if you are coming to work for our hospital from overseas – from how to get your visa to finding somewhere to live. We want…

20 September 2023Patients have praised the level of care experienced at Dorset County Hospital (DCH).The latest inpatient survey, carried out by the Picker Institute on behalf of the Care Quality…

Our new Discharge Lounge for patients who are ready to leave hospital has now opened. Click here to read more.

We are working very hard to repair and clean the areas of our Emergency Department (ED) that were affected by last night’s flood, which was caused by an internal leak

The Dorset County Hospital Governor Election 2024 is now open for nominations. Interested in becoming a Governor? Find out more here.

Following outline planning permission being granted in January 2023, the latest designs for Dorset County Hospital’s new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit have now been submitted to Dorset Council. Click to read more.

We are working very hard to repair and clean the areas of our Emergency Department (ED) that were affected by last night’s flood, which was caused by an internal leak

A new car parking system for patients, staff and visitors will come into operation at Dorset County Hospital on Monday 3 July. Click to read more.