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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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Three healthcare professionals are standing in a medical procedure room. They are wearing uniforms with identification badges. Behind them is a cart with medical equipment.

1 day ago

New capsule sponge test service launched at Dorset County Hospital will improve patient experience

A new service to offer patients a quicker, more comfortable alternative to a traditional endoscopy, while supporting the early detection of cancer, has launched at Dorset County Hospital. The capsule sponge test is a single-use device that consists of a capsule on a string, which, when swallowed, expands into a small, rough-textured sponge in a...

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2 months ago

Women praise high standards of maternity care at Dorset County Hospital

Women giving birth at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) have praised staff for their kindness, compassion and support and the high standards of care they and their babies received. The CQC 2025 Maternity Survey looked at the experiences of 16,755 women, across 119 NHS trusts, who gave birth in February 2025 (and January 2025 for smaller trusts). The survey asked...

A colourful design of a tree sitting on an open book, surrounded by characters. Wording on the book reads: 'Operation Jackanory'.

2 months ago

Dorset County Hospital brings the joy of reading to young patients in new fundraising initiative

Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has launched a new fundraising initiative to bring the joy of reading to children and young people during their hospital stay. Operation Jackanory has been brought to life by the DCH Library and Transition to Adult Services teams in collaboration with Dorset Youth and Winstone’s Independent Bookshops to provide reading resources...