Visiting Us
Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 2JY
Travelling by bus
There are regular local buses that stop outside Dorset County Hospital and South Walks House.
Travelling by train
Dorchester has two train stations, both are less than a 15 minute walk from the hospital.
Parking
Car parking is available across the main hospital site.
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Dorset County Hospital launches Skills Bootcamp in Health and Social Care
Dorset County Hospital (DCH) is launching a Skills Bootcamp in Health and Social Care for adults in Dorset and Somerset who are interested in working in the healthcare sector. Skills Bootcamps are flexible, government-funded training courses designed for adults aged 19 and over. They provide individuals with the opportunity to gain valuable new skills and knowledge...

Dorset County Hospital's new helipad a step closer thanks to HELP Appeal
Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has received the final instalment of a £2million donation from the HELP Appeal for a new rooftop helipad. The Trust is building a brand-new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit on the former Damers School site as part of the Government’s New Hospital Programme. A state-of-the-art helipad will be added on...

Dorset County Hospital's Chemotherapy Unit undergoes £2million transformation
Dorset County Hospital’s chemotherapy unit has been transformed following a £2million refurbishment. Patients undergoing chemotherapy on the Fortuneswell Unit will now receive their treatment in a vastly improved area with new facilities. The layout has been reconfigured to provide more space for patients, and a new outdoor courtyard area has been created to offer a...