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2024
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced junior doctors will take strike action from 7am on 27 June 2024 to 7am on 2 July 2024 - Our junior doctors are vital for patient care and the running of our hospital services. During their industrial action, some medically-led activity will be postponed to ensure that we can provide safe emergency and inpatient care
DCH temporary helipad site receives £13,500 for new lights, 4 June 2024 - Air ambulances will find it easier to land at night in Dorchester, thanks to new and improved lighting from the HELP Appeal.
Hospital receives more than £45,000 to create a sensory garden for patients, staff and visitors, 30 May 2024 - A sensory courtyard garden is being created at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) thanks to a £45,204 grant from the Greener Communities Fund.
DCH opens new CT scanner suite at Weymouth Community Hospital, 22 May 2024 - Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has opened a new CT scanner suite in Weymouth as part of a national drive to offer tests closer to home and help shorten waiting lists.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care visits Dorset hospitals, 20 May 2024 - Patients and staff at Dorset hospitals met Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Victoria Atkins when she visited the county last week.
Hospital Governor Election opens for nominations, 7 May 2024 - Dorset County Hospital (DCH) is looking for new governors to help shape the future of local services.
Essential maintenance on the multi-storey car park, 18 April 2024 - If you are visiting our hospital this weekend (20 and 21 April), please be aware that our multi-storey car park (MSCP) will be closed for essential maintenance.
Weekend work by entrances, 20 March 2024 -There will be engineering works happening on the hospital site on Saturday (23 March) as part of the Ridgeway Ward refurbishment that will cause some disruption outside North Wing, Entrance 1 and South Wing, Entrance 1.
Dorset County Hospital celebrates apprentice achievements, 21 February 2024 - Apprentices at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) have been recognised at a special new awards ceremony.
New-look Outpatient Assessment Centre opens in the heart of Dorchester, 19 February 2024 - Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has opened its newly refurbished Outpatient Assessment Centre at South Walks House in Dorchester.
Dorset County Hospital’s maternity service survey results among the best in the region, 9 February 2024 - Women giving birth at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) have praised the high standards of care they and their babies received.
Dorset County Hospital to hold Careers Fair, 16 January 2024 - Interested in a career in the NHS? Dorset County Hospital (DCH) will be holding a Careers Fair on Saturday, 2 March, spotlighting the wide variety of jobs and training opportunities the Trust has to offer.
2023
Targeted Lung Health Check Service’s first anniversary, 14 December 2023 - Dorset’s new lung screening service is marking its first anniversary, and has already proved hugely successful in identifying conditions much earlier and improving outcomes for patients.
Junior doctor industrial action in December 2023 and January 2024 - Junior doctors are taking industrial action from from 7am on Wednesday 20 December until 7am on Saturday 23 December 2023, and 7am on Wednesday 3 January to 7am on Tuesday 9 January 2024.
Weymouth Research Hub photography competition, 13 December 2023 - Weymouth Research Hub has been brightened up in time for Christmas with help from talented local photographers.
DCH recognised for commitment to patient safety, 12 December 2023 - Dorset County Hospital is celebrating after being named as a National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider after successfully completing a national programme of local data audits.