Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a National Health Service (NHS) hospital trust located in Dorset, England. The trust operates Dorset County Hospital, which provides a wide range of health care services to the local population.

History[edit | edit source]

The Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was established in 1991, following the reorganisation of the NHS. The trust was granted foundation status in 2007, which gave it greater financial and operational independence.

Services[edit | edit source]

The trust provides a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. These include emergency medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, cardiology, oncology, and maternity care. The hospital also has a 24-hour Accident and Emergency department, an Intensive Care Unit, and a Maternity ward.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The Dorset County Hospital is equipped with modern facilities, including a MRI scanner, a CT scanner, and a PET scanner. The hospital also has a pharmacy, a pathology laboratory, and a radiology department.

Performance[edit | edit source]

The Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is regularly assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). In its most recent inspection, the CQC rated the trust as 'Good' overall.