Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JYContact details and Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
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Review titled Wonderful care
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Lauren howell - Posted on 03 June 2024
The whole team took such good care of my son. They made sure we were also looked after and reassured us.
Visited Paediatric Surgery on May 2024
Review titled Dorset County Hospital
Replied on 10 June 2024
Hello Lauren, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback about your family's experience at Dorset County Hospital. This is an example of the high standards of care we hope to achieve for all our patients and it is great to hear we are getting it right. I will make sure your lovely comments are passed on to all those involved in your son's care. I hope he is recovering well. Best wishes Julia Woodhouse Patient Experience Co-ordinator Dorset County Hospital
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Review titled Kind and considerate service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Belinda Miles - Posted on 28 April 2024
I recently attended A&E with dislocated and split thumb. Right through from triage to manipulation and sutures the staff were outstandingly kind and very thorough. I had the utmost confidence in the treatment which was extremely professional.
Visited Accident and emergency services on April 2024
Review titled Dorset County Hospital
Replied on 29 April 2024
Dear Belinda Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback after what sounds like a very painful injury. I am so pleased to hear that you received the high standard of care that we hope to achieve for all our patients and loved ones. I will make sure that the staff involved in your care are aware of your lovely comments and I hope that you are recovering well. Best wishes Julia Woodhouse Patient Experience Co-ordinator
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Review titled Excellent experience
Rated 4 stars out of 5
by Colin Baker - Posted on 10 April 2024
I attended the endoscopy unit at Dorset Hospital on 9th March in response to a referral by the hospital's Colorectal Surgery Dept. I was seen immediately by very pleasant nurses and was fully informed of the colonoscopy that I was to undergo. There was no waiting about and the whole procedure was very well managed displaying the care and attention of all concerned. The same can be said for my initial appointment with the Colorectal Dept.Thank you.
Visited Colorectal cancer services on April 2024
Review titled Dorset County Hospital
Replied on 19 April 2024
Dear Mr Baker Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback. It is great to hear about the care you received from the Colorectal surgery and Endoscopy teams. This is the high standard of care we hope to achieve for all our patients and loved ones. I will ensure the staff involved in your care are aware of the lovely comments you have left. Best wishes Julia Woodhouse Patient Experience Co-ordinator
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Review titled Fantasic
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Capt Mark easterby - Posted on 28 April 2024
I recently had operation, on neck to remove gland from start to finish, I was treated with respect fully kept informed of what was being done. The staff especially the anaesthetist who was an amazing character. the staff introduced them self's who and what they would be doing. Comforting at a stressful time The surgeon did an amazing job and i kept my good looks, Thank you so much for your devotion to your amazing talents. best of all no pain as told. Bless you all !
Visited Ear, Nose & Throat on April 2024
Review titled Dorset County Hospital
Replied on 29 April 2024
Dear Capt. Easterby Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback about your procedure. It is great to hear about the care you received from the staff at Dorset County Hospital and that this is exactly the high standards of care we hope to achieve for all our patients. I will ensure the staff are aware of your lovely comments and I hope you are continuing to recover well from your operation. Best wishes Julia Woodhouse Patient Experience Co-ordinator Dorset County Hospital
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Review titled Brilliant Experience
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Anonymous - Posted on 03 April 2024
I was referred by my optician on good Friday I received a call on Easter Saturday and was booked in for the following Tuesday All the staff were efficient, friendly, caring and extremely professional and competent I felt in safe hands and was given clear information about my treatment plan I am extremely grateful and appreciative and cannot fault the service provided, it was exceptional
Visited Ophthalmology on April 2024
Review titled Dorset County Hospital
Replied on 19 April 2024
Hello Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback. It is great to hear about the care you received from the Ophthalology team, I am so pleased they were able to treat and reassure you. This is the high standard of clear and empathetic care we hope to achieve for all our patients and loved ones. I will ensure the staff are made aware of your lovely comments and I hope you are making good progress following your procedure. Best wishes Julia Woodhouse Patient Experience Co-ordinator
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Review titled Great service
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by James Brightman - Posted on 28 March 2024
My wife took my 13 year old daughter to Dorchester Hospital A&E on 27/3/24 after my daughter had injured her hand. The staff were very efficient and helpful and the hand was x-rayed and doctors reviewed the x-ray then. The waiting time was not long. The next day my wife was telephoned to advise of the x-ray results and advice on what happened next was given. The service from dialling 111 to assessment was very quick and professional and my wife and I are very grateful for this. The NHS is a very important service for UK residents and this experience reinforces how lucky we are to have it. Thank you to the A&E staff working at the time.
Visited Accident and emergency services on March 2024
Review titled Dorset County Hospital
Replied on 19 April 2024
Dear Mr Brightman Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback. Please accept our apologies we had been unable to respond to it until now. I am pleased your daughter received the high standard of care in the Emergency Department and Diagnostic Imaging that we hope for all our patients and loved ones. I will ensure all the staff involved in her care are aware of the lovely comments you left. I hope your daughter continues to recover well. Best wishes Julia Woodhouse Patient Experience Co-ordinator
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Review titled Faultless experience
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Nigel Boast - Posted on 22 March 2024
I was admitted to the Medical Day Unit on 20th March. From start to finish, the staff made me welcome, ensuring that I knew what was going to happen and kept me comfortable all the time I was there. Fantastic!!! Everyone treated me like a human being, which is all I could ask for. The Radiologist (apologies for not remembering his name), explained what he was about to do, which set me at ease. I can't say Thank You enough for the way in which my day at Dorchester Hospital was handled.
Visited General Surgery on March 2024
Review titled Dorset County Hospital
Replied on 19 April 2024
Dear Mr Boast Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback. Please accept our apologies that we had been unable to respond to it until now. I am so pleased to hear that you experienced the high standard of care and respect that we hope for all our patients and loved ones. I will ensure all the staff in the Medical Day Unit team are aware of your lovely comments. Best wishes Julia Woodhouse Patient Experience Co-ordinator
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Review titled Best possible experience
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by Romany - Posted on 02 March 2024
Having my baby and Dorchester hospital was one of the best experiences of my life the staff at the hospital were absolutely incredible and couldn’t fault them in anyway shape or form I am so thankful for the lady’s that delivered my precious little boy and for the care after. Words literally can’t explain how grateful I am for the people in this department
Visited Maternity services on February 2024
Review titled Dorset County Hospital
Replied on 19 April 2024
Dear Romany Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback. Please accept our apologies that we have been unable to repond to it until now. Congratulations on the birth of son, I am so pleased to hear you received the high standard of care that we hope for all of our patients and loved ones. Best wishes Julia Woodhouse Patient Experience Co-ordinator
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Review titled Wonderful team at Urology today
Rated 5 stars out of 5
by BT-review - Posted on 05 January 2024
I was at Urology today for a cystoscopy, which I was not looking forward to. However, the entire team was wonderful - from the check-in nurse to the team of three who did the test. They were full of a postive attitudes so I was completely at ease.They were ready for a laugh, interested in what I did (in line with why I was there) and allowed me to watch what was happening on the monitor. Fascinating stuff! The procedure was painless and I could almost say it was an enjoyable 20 minutes... well done.
Visited Urology on January 2024
Review titled Dorset County Hospital
Replied on 19 April 2024
Hello Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback. Please accept our apologies that we have been unable to respond to it before now. It is great to hear about the care you received from the Urology team, this is exactky the high standard of care we hope for all our patients and loved ones. I am pleased to hear we are getting it right and the procedure went well. Best wishes Julia Woodhouse Patient Experience Co-ordinator
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Review titled The staff were exceptional
by Penny726 - Posted on 04 January 2024
I went into A&E at DCH on a Sunday morning with pneumonia. I would like to thank the staff who were exceptional, they were kind, helpful and nothing was too much for them. I had a brilliant experience with them. Always a smile on their faces when giving treatment, even in the middle of the night. Thank you A&E [Unsure about 'Treatment'] [Unsure about 'Team work'] [Unsure about 'Staff attitude'] [Unsure about 'Staff skills']
Visited December 2023
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Review titled Dorset County Hospital
Replied on 19 April 2024
Dear Penny Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback. Please accept our apologies that we have been unable to respond until now. It is fantastic to hear about the care and compassion you received from the Emergency Department team at Dorset County Hospital. I will ensure the staff involved in your care are aware of lovely comments you have made and I hope you are continuing to recover well. Best wishes Julia Woodhouse Patient Experience Co-ordinator
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