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Abbotsbury Ward is a 28-bed ward covering a range of specialities including women’s health, surgical, urology, ear, nose and throat, gastroenterology as well as other specialities such as orthopaedic trauma.It…
The Acute Hospital at Home service enables patients who are medically stable and safely able to receive their required treatment and rehabilitation in the comfort of their own home, either…
Annually we anaesthetise 20,000 patients for operative procedures. We treat 500 patients in the critical care unit and provide anaesthetic services to 1,900 women during childbirth.We provide anaesthetic services at…
Welcome to Dorset County Hospital Department of Audiology and Hearing Therapy – a dedicated team of 13 clinical staff and three clerical staff. Our aim is to provide all our patients with the highest quality clinical care, whatever their age or hearing problem.
Bone Densitometry scanning (DXA or Dual energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) is a simple and accurate method of detecting how much bone tissue a person has, therefore measuring their bone mineral density.Osteoporosis…
The Macmillan Breast Nurse Specialists at Dorset County Hospital are Lead Nurses Katy Kennedy, Jo Samways, Becky Membury and Nikki Clark. Josie Weaver is our Metastatic Breast Nurse Specialist and…
Cancer services span lots of different departments within the hospital including surgery, medicine, theatres, radiology, outpatients, in-patient care and day-care amongst others.
The non-invasive Cardiology Department is managed by a team of highly skilled technicians/physiologists and provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic services including Electrocardiography (ECG), Exercise Testing, Echocardiography (ultrasound of the…
Cardiac rehabilitation is a comprehensive recovery service offered to patients and their partners following:a heart attacka PCI (stent insertion)coronary artery bypass graftsvalve/TAVI surgery/other cardiac surgeryPhase One – ContactFollowing your clinical…
The Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) team cares for patients with or suspected of having a variety of heart rhythm problems – arrhythmias.Arrhythmias are disturbances in cardiac (heart) rhythm and are very common….
The Cardiology Department at Dorset County Hospital has well established coronary interventional, devices, arrhythmia and heart failure services. Our department has a strong reputation for the diagnosis, treatment and care…
Clinical physiologists carry out testing for carpal tunnel syndrome which is a common condition where a nerve is trapped at the wrist causing symptoms of tingling and numbness in the…
Chaplains are employed by the Trust to provide confidential support and pastoral care to patients, carers and staff. We provide a confidential listening service which is open to all regardless…
The Fortuneswell Chemotherapy Unit was originally opened in 1994, mainly treating patients with blood disorders. Patients with other cancers such as breast, bowel and lung cancer were at that time…
The Children and Young People’s Diabetes Service provides care to children and young people ages 0-19 with diabetes. We are part of the Wessex Children and Young People’s Diabetes Network.This…
Each child and young person’s development is individual and unique, although for many it also follows a typical pattern.Other children will have specific problems with their development and some of these…
At Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust we value clinical audit as a means to improve the care we provide for our patients. We work hard to ensure that we are…
The Colorectal Nurse Specialist (CNS) teamThe Colorectal Cancer Nurse Specialist team consists of three Macmillan clinical nurse specialists, three associate clinical nurse specialists and a cancer support worker.Macmillan Colorectal Nurse…
The Colposcopy Service is based in our Women’s Health department and provides diagnosis and treatment for abnormal smears.Contact detailsElaine Milburn, Colposcopy Administrator, 01305 255729Jennifer Potter, Colposcopy Nurse, 01305 254239
The Children’s Community Nursing (CCN) team provides expert nursing care and support for children and young people within the acute and community setting. This includes children and young people with…
Coronary Heart Disease Dorset County Hospital provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for all aspects and presentations of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). CHD includes heart attacks and angina…
Critical Care Units are specialist areas where seriously ill patients receive specialist care. They are staffed with specially trained healthcare professionals and contain sophisticated monitoring equipment.Our Critical Care Unit (CrCU)…
The CT service has a key role in diagnostics and uses state-of-the-art technology to produce detailed images. The Diagnostic Imaging Department at DCH has two CT scanners.The first is a 128-slice…
Day Surgery Units at Dorchester and Weymouth hospitals are self–contained units with their own theatres and recovery areas. The nursing and medical staff rotate between the units, to maintain skills…
If you have questions about your medications that affect the immune system with regards to coronavirus please visit the British Association of Dermatologist website. The Dermatology Department is based at Dorset…
A unit devoted to the care of people with diabetes was first opened in 1993 on the old Dorset County Hospital site in Princes Street by Professor Harry Keen the…
We have central booking lines for all GP patients requiring an X-ray. If you have been referred for an X-ray by your GP please wait 48 hours before phoning to…
The Dietitians at Dorset County Hospital work within the hospital and the community to promote nutritional wellbeing, treat disease and prevent nutrition related problems. Dietitians apply the science of nutrition…
When you are on the road to recovery and on the day of your discharge home or transfer, an assessment by the nurse in charge of your care and the…
The Dorset Sleep Service offers diagnostic sleep studies to local patients, and provides CPAP Therapy for patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
This is an EEG over 24 to 48 hours using a small portable EEG recording device suitable for adults or children and can be worn while going about normal activities….
EEG following sleep deprivation is sometimes used where a routine EEG has not completely answered the clinical question. However, it can lower seizure threshold in patients with certain epilepsy syndromes…
EEG measures the natural electrical activity of the brain via about 22 scalp electrodes. This electrical activity is sometimes referred to as ‘brainwaves’. It is useful in a range of neurological conditions and…
We have a child-friendly department with staff who are used to babies, toddlers and children of all ages and abilities. Electrodes are applied in a similar way to adults, often…
If you have chest pain or severe breathing difficulties you should dial 999 for an ambulance immediately.The Emergency Department (ED) at Dorset County Hospital provides a 24 hour service.The Emergency…
Opening Hours:Monday to Friday 8am-6.30pmWhere to find us:North Wing Level 1Dorset County HospitalWilliams AvenueDorchesterDorsetDT1 2JYClick here to view a map Our ServicesThe Endoscopy Unit is JAG Accredited {The Joint Advisory Group (JAG)…
We are a medical ward with speciality of Endocrine located in East Wing Level 2.Visiting hours11 am to 12 midday1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 7pmWe ask for no more…
Dorset County Hospital’s Eye (Ophthalmology) Department, is also known as The Royal Eye Infirmary. The department includes a large outpatient clinic with imaging and treatment areas and a dedicated Eye Day Case Unit for surgery situated in East Wing Theatres.
The department uses fluoroscopic x-ray examinations to look dynamically at the body in health and disease.Examinations performed include assessments of swallowing (performed alongside our colleagues in speech therapy), salivary gland…
We aim to enhance multi-disciplinary communication and hence improve patients’ outcomes and satisfaction with their care. There are several members of the team, including:Mr Nick Savva FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedic)Consultant Orthopaedic…
From 29 July, chemotherapy outpatients will temporarily receive their treatment on Fortuneswell Ward, which is right by Fortuneswell Unit on North Wing Level 2. This is so we can refurbish…
Fortuneswell Ward is a 17-bed adult inpatient ward specifically developed for the care of patients who have cancer and malignant haematology disease. The ward is located on Level 2 North…
The Gastroenterology Department at Dorset County Hospital provides comprehensive services for patients with digestive, liver and pancreatic diseases.
Gully’s Place is a purpose-designed space, located in the children’s ward (Kingfisher Ward) at Dorset County Hospital.It has two bedrooms, a lounge area and private tea and coffee making facilities,…
The team provide a specialist service for the treatment of hand, wrist and elbow conditions. The expert individual treatment, which is essential or required after trauma, illness or any injury,…
We are a specialist team of doctors and heart failure nurses based in Dorset County Hospital with specific experience and training in the management, treatment and care of people with…
What is a hip block?A hip block is an injection into the hip joint itself. A combination of a synthetic steroid and a local anaesthetic is injected into the joint….
Information is available here about some of the more common hip procedures undertaken at Dorset County Hospital.All the information provided reflects best practice guidelines. This will ensure that you are…
This guide has been written to help patients understand why they need a hip replacement, what having a hip replacement involves and how they might be expected to recover.Your individual…
This guide has been written to help patients understand why they need a hip resurfacing or ‘Birmingham hip’, what the resurfacing involves and how they might be expected to recover.What…
This guide has been written to help patients understand why they need a hip revision and what their surgery might involve.Why do I need a revision of my hip replacement?Whilst…
You may have a course of hydrotherapy at the request of your doctor or physiotherapist.Hydrotherapy poolAquatic Physiotherapy, or hydrotherapy, is water-based physiotherapy. Physiotherapists with special training design individualized programmes in…
Ilchester General Medical Ward is a 33 bedded ward for medical patients. The ward is located in South Wing Level 2 and includes four single-sexed bays and seven side rooms….
The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Service is part of the Gastroenterology Department at Dorset County Hospital.Our service consists of two IBD Consultants, three IBD Nurses, an IBD Pharmacist and an IBD…
What we doThe Inpatient Pain Team at DCHFT understand the impact of acute, chronic, complex or cancer pain can have on a patient of all ages and their carers and…
Interventional Radiology (IR) refers to a range of techniques which rely on the use of image guidance (x-ray, ultrasound, CT or MRI) to precisely target therapy. Most IR procedures are…
Please click here to visit the Healthier Together website’s dedicated coronavirus section for more information and guidance. Advice for parents/carers on Kingfisher Ward during coronavirus is available here. Kingfisher Ward is Dorset…
Lulworth is a 31-bedded surgical ward, which also provides care medical, gastro, ENT and gynae patients. The ward is located in North Wing Level 2. Lulworth is one of the…
We are currently inviting people from Weymouth and some areas of North and East Bournemouth for lung cancer screening assessments. We will keep you posted as we roll out the…
The Mary Anning Unit brings together the former Barnes and Day Lewis WardsThese two wards at Dorset County Hospital merged in April 2023 to create a centre of excellence for…
Our vision for our maternity and neonatal services To be safe, personalised, kind, professional and family friendly; where every woman has access to information to enable her to make decisions…
Maud Alexander Ward is located in South Wing on Level 2.
The Medical Day Unit is based on South Wing Level 0.The unit administers a vast array of biological drug therapies to treat numerous conditions such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis,…
History of the serviceThe Medical Physics Department was established at Dorset County Hospital in 1982 with the appointment of Dr Joe Aindow. In 1985 Peter Robins joined the service, followed…
Moreton Ward cares for patients with respiratory disorders and general medical patients.It is located in South Wing Level 2.Ward rounds take place throughout the morning, so we ask relatives to…
The Mortuary and Bereavement Offices are located via North Wing Level 1 (N1). Opening hours are 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday. The office is closed at the weekends and…
MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a cross sectional imaging technique used in Radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body. It does this…
EMG/NCS is a combined test consisting of nerve conduction study (NCS) measurements from various nerves according to the patient’s symptoms. It may be followed, if necessary, by electromyogram (EMG) examination. Nerve Conduction…
Clinical Neurophysiology provides a range of neurophysiological and electrodiagnostic investigations to aid diagnosis of neurological conditions including epilepsy, and a wide range of nerve and muscle disorders. We are situated…
The Occupational Therapy Department aims to help people achieve as much independence as possible in terms of your daily functional needs.The main department is located in the Rehabilitation Unit on…
What is orthodontics?Orthodontic treatment involves the use of fixed and removable braces to align the teeth and/or jaw into a better occlusion (bite).Do you fit the criteria?We will be able…
The Orthoptic Department is based at the Royal Eye Infirmary at Dorset County Hospital.
What is Orthotics?Orthotics is a specialist field which involves the design, production and use of orthoses.Orthoses are specially prescribed braces, splints or supports which are applied externally to any part…
This page is primarily aimed at health, education and social care professionals as it hosts information about the referral process and referral forms.It may expand its role in the future…
The Paediatric Core Diagnostic teamThe team includes professionals such as paediatricians, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and specialist nurses.Paediatricians are doctors who manage medical conditions affecting infants, children…
Palliative care is holistic care that focuses on comfort and quality of life and is available to all patients with a life limiting or incurable condition. This approach to care…
The pharmacy at Dorset County Hospital provides a comprehensive pharmaceutical service. It is a bright, modern, purpose built department which utilises the latest information technology and pneumatic tube distribution system….
The inpatient physiotherapy team provides treatment to patients who are admitted to hospital and require our assessment and care. The inpatient service aims to rehabilitate patients within the hospital setting…
We are a team of outpatient physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and admin staff providing an outpatient physiotherapy service at the Outpatient Therapies Centre (Charlton Down), Weymouth Community Hospital and South Walks…
The Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team work with pelvic dysfunction in all genders and provide a service to outpatients across a number of sites as well as on the maternity wards.
This unit aims to optimise each patient’s health, prior to surgery.The pre-operative assessment clinic is a nurse-led service (overseen by two anaesthetic consultants) that specialises in assessing, preparing, and improving…
The Prince of Wales Ward has 13 beds and is on Level 3 of South Wing. The ward provides care for people who have a variety of renal (kidney) conditions.All…
The Liaison Psychiatry team is made up of a multi-disciplinary team trained and experienced in working with people who have mental health problems.The team is made up of Registered Mental…
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is a programme of exercise and education designed for people with chronic lung conditions who experience symptoms of breathlessness.
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…
The Dorset Renal Unit opened in April 1996 and is a county–wide service serving a population of over 700,000.The main unit is based at Dorset County Hospital, where there is…
The Department of Respiratory Medicine at Dorset County Hospital houses a multi-disciplinary team offering a comprehensive investigation, diagnosis and management service for patients suffering from lung complaints, including:Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary…
Rheumatology is provided by a single pan-Dorset service called the Dorset Rheumatology Service (as of 1 June 2024).University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) is the sole provider and has taken on the…
Ridgeway Elective Orthopaedic Unit is part of the Musculoskeletal Directorate at Dorset County Hospital. The unit cares for patients who are coming into hospital for elective (routine) orthopaedic or spinal…
The Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) provides care for emergency patients who do not require an overnight stay. Patients are likely to have been referred to the unit from…
We are a small, busy friendly unit located opposite the Maternity Unit in East Wing. There are approximately 250 babies admitted to us each year. The babies we care for are either…
Adult Speech and language therapy is provided at Dorset County Hospital for people aged over 16. Qualified and registered speech and language therapists deliver the service in accordance with their…
The Stomatherapy Service covers some 930 square miles stretching from Wareham in the east to Lyme Regis in the west, Gillingham to the north and Portland to the south.In addition…
The Stroke Unit at Dorset County Hospital is a 23 bedded facility. It has 18 beds for Acute Stroke and a 5 bedded Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU). The HASU…
The Surgical Admissions Lounge is located in North Wing, Level 1. The closest hospital entrance is North Wing, Entrance 1. You can find the department entrance to the right of…
The tissue viability team address patient safety by reducing patient harm. They do this by examining the issues around the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers and moisture damage to…
The Dorset ‘CARED’ Smoking Cessation Project The Dorset ‘CARED’ smoking cessation project is our new comprehensive secondary care treatment programme for tobacco addiction. It will aim to systematically identify all active…
The Transition and Young People’s Service is being developed to support young people with long-term health conditions, and their parents/carers, to prepare, guide and empower them with a structured transition…
The nursing team has a dedicated group of nurses that care for patients with a wide range of urology conditions. Our working week covers the department from 8am until 4.30pm…
Welcome to the Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. This area of our website is under development so come back soon for more information …Our Vascular TeamConsultants:Mr James Metcalfe – Consultant…
What is the Virtual Fracture Clinic?The Virtual Fracture Clinic is a triage service designed to streamline care for patients with acute orthopaedic injuries.Instead of attending a face-to face appointment, you…
We have central booking lines for all GP patients requiring an X-ray. If you have been referred for an X-ray by your GP please wait 48 hours before phoning to…