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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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A junction of a road with a few cars. There is also a pedestrian and a person on a bike.

6 days ago

Major roadworks on Williams Avenue by Dorset County Hospital could cause delays

From Monday, 15 September 2025, Dorset Council will begin work to improve the junctions at both ends of Williams Avenue to make them safer and more accessible. The works will be carried out in stages and will see some road sections go down to a single lane, controlled by lights. The work is expected to continue...

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3 weeks ago

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...

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1 month ago

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...