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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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5 hours ago

Industrial action guidance

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced resident doctors will take strike action from 7am on Monday, 15 June 2026 to 6.59am on Friday, 19 June 2026. Our resident doctors are vital for patient care and the running of our hospital services. During their industrial action, we will be prioritising urgent care and will be...

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2 months ago

Stoma care facilities upgraded at Dorset County Hospital

Stoma care facilities have been upgraded at Dorset County Hospital (DCH), thanks to a generous charitable donation. Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust donated just under £1,500 to allow improvements to be made to the bathroom facilities on two of the hospital wards – Lulworth and Abbotsbury. The improvements include new mirrors, shelving and hooks, which...

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3 months ago

Dorset County Hospital celebrates apprentice achievements at awards ceremony

Apprentices at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) have been recognised at a special awards ceremony. DCH currently has over 200 staff undertaking apprenticeships across a wide range of clinical and support services roles, and at different levels – from Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) through to a Level 7 (master’s degree). The Apprenticeship Awards recognise those that...