Purbeck Ward

Purbeck Ward is part of the Family Services and Surgical Division at Dorset County Hospital. The ward has 23/27 beds, which are used to care for patients who have sustained traumatic injuries, often due to accidents.  

The ward is located on Level 2 North Wing. When you enter the hospital by Entrance 1, take the stairs directly in front of you or use the lift situated to the right of stairs.

Purbeck is designed in bays (rooms with a small number of beds) arranged around a nurses’ station. We also have five single rooms often used for isolation precautions. We look after both male and female patients, but the accommodation is arranged as single sex, with separate toilet and washing facilities. Your privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.

A team of nurses will be looking after you each day and they will be responsible for your care whilst you are with us. If you wish to speak to anyone about any aspect of your care, please let your nurse know.

You can also speak with the senior sister, deputy ward sisters/charge nurse or the nurse in charge. Details of these staff are provided on the ward information board as you walk into Purbeck Ward on the left of the corridor or you can ask the nursing staff on duty.

We are an extremely friendly team and everyone works extremely hard to ensure the very best patient care for all of our patients. We are passionate about change and often are undertaking new initiatives or working to improve certain areas of practice.

Click here for more information about what you can expect on the ward.