Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

06/01/2026

⚠️ The amber cold-health alert across England has been extended to Sunday, 11 January. It's important to keep well in the cold weather. Find more information below.

⚠️🟠 The amber cold-health alert across England has been extended to Sunday 11 January.

Look out for anyone who may be at higher risk in the cold. Read our advice on staying warm and well this winter. 🧤☕
🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keep-warm-keep-well-leaflet-gives-advice-on-staying-healthy-in-cold-weather

05/01/2026

Our Dermatology Consultant Saleem captured these stunning images of the wolf supermoon rising over Dorchester at the weekend. The pictures were taken from Maiden Castle and were only possible due to the moon rising at an unusually northern angle. 🌕

03/01/2026

Our Emergency Department is currently very busy, with long waits for anyone with conditions or injuries which are not serious or life threatening.

Please help us help you by using the right local health service so we can care for those who need us most.

Visit the Stay Well Dorset website for information on how pharmacies, Minor Injuries Units and the Weymouth Urgent Treatment Centre can help you this weekend, or call 111 for advice. Link in the comments.

02/01/2026

With icy weather sweeping the country, do look out for anyone close to you who might struggle with the drop in temperature ❄️

Together with , UKHSA have issued an amber cold-health alert for all of England.

In the cold weather don't forget to look out for anyone close to you who might struggle with the drop in temperature.

https://bit.ly/49epFgV

02/01/2026

With icy conditions on the way, do take extra care over the next few days when out and about ❄️

02/01/2026

Don't forget, local Minor Injuries Units and Urgent Treatment Centres are here for you this winter.

They can treat sprains, simple fractures, simple wounds, minor burns, minor head injuries with no loss of consciousness, minor illnesses (earaches, sore throats etc), rashes, bites, stings, infections and eye conditions like conjunctivitis.

Using your MIU or UTC allows staff at our Emergency Department to concentrate on people with serious, life-threatening conditions. You will probably see a shorter wait for your treatment too.

Find your local MIU or UTC on the Stay Well Dorset website. Find the link in the comments below.

31/12/2025

As temperatures drop this week, please stay safe and well. Read more below.

31/12/2025

Our teams as South Walks House certainly got into the festive spirit by creating an Advent Calendar, translating words associated with Christmas into a number of languages.

The words were translated into English, Afrikaans, Malayalam, Polish, Turkish, Hindi, Braille, French, Spanish, Italian, Yoruba, German and Welsh. And we discovered that most languages had to 'make up' a word for mince pie. A bit of fun, but also celebrating the diversity and talent of our staff at . 🎅💙

30/12/2025

Please help us help you and use the right service for your needs. Find more information below or on the Stay Well Dorset website.

30/12/2025

In 2026 we will be opening our new and improved Stroke Unit which will include additional Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) beds.

While the refurbishment is underway, the existing Stroke Unit has relocated to our Mary Anning Unit. You can read more about the scheme on our website - a link is in the comments section.

30/12/2025

Please remember there are lots of services to help you if you are feeling unwell. Our Emergency Department is very busy and should only be used for serious or life-threatening injuries or conditions.

More information and support is available on the Stay Well Dorset website. Find the link below.

29/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who helped us bring some festive cheer to our staff and patients over the Christmas period! We are so grateful for your support and donations. Special shout out to the Dorset County Hospital Charity and Tesco for the hampers, and to Santa and his elf assistant! 🎄🎅🎁