Hospital

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

CQC rating Good Last checked 30 June 2026

Location

Williams AvenueDorchesterDT1 2JY Dorset council area
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Inspection & rating

Good Overall rating, report published 30 June 2026
Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Good
Last CQC check
30 June 2026
Registered with CQC
14 June 2010

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Departments & services 9

  • Urgent and emergency servicesGood
  • Medical care (including older people's care)Good
  • MaternityGood
  • OutpatientsGood
  • Diagnostic imagingGood
  • End of life careGood
  • Critical careGood
  • Services for children & young peopleGood
  • SurgeryGood

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CQC rating of Dorset County Hospital?

Dorset County Hospital is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report published 30 June 2026). Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.

When was Dorset County Hospital last inspected?

The most recent CQC check of Dorset County Hospital took place on 30 June 2026.

Where is Dorset County Hospital?

Dorset County Hospital is a hospital at Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY, in the Dorset council area.

How do I contact Dorset County Hospital?

Call Dorset County Hospital on 01305 251150. The website is dchft.nhs.uk.

Which services at Dorset County Hospital are rated by CQC?

CQC has rated 9 services at Dorset County Hospital: Urgent and emergency services (Good), Medical care (including older people's care) (Good), Maternity (Good), Outpatients (Good), Diagnostic imaging (Good), End of life care (Good) and 3 more.