Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

28/05/2026

Good luck Sarah! 🙌💪

Help Sarah True raise money to support Dorset County Hospital Charity

28/05/2026

Midwife Julie is taking on an 18-mile trek across the Lake District next month in aid of Sands - baby loss charity.

As a midwife of 25 years, Julie is passionate about supporting families who have experienced baby loss. Last year Julie ran her first half marathon in aid of the charity, but wanted to push herself further this year.

You can read more and show your support via Julie's Just Giving page. Find the link in the comments below.

Good luck Julie! 💪

27/05/2026

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust are facing exceptionally high demand. Please take simple precautions during the current hot weather and use NHS services appropriately and .

Visit the Stay Well Dorset website for more information (link in comments) or call 111 for advice.

Demand across the remains exceptionally high following an increase in the number of calls received over the Bank Holiday weekend. Yesterday, our crews responded to almost 4,000 incidents – our busiest day on record yet. 🚨

We are urging both residents and visitors across the South West to take simple precautions during the current hot weather and to use NHS services appropriately.

💬 SWASFT Chief Executive, John Martin said “We want to be there for everyone that needs us in a life-threatening emergency; to do this, we need to have our ambulances free to respond to those most in need. If you call us and we’re not the right service for you, we will direct you to another part of the NHS, please do listen to this advice, as it could mean that you get the help you need more quickly.”

Find out more about how you can during this busy period 🔗 ▶️

https://www.swast.nhs.uk/news/south-western-ambulance-service-issues-urgent-appeal-as-heatwave-drives-record-demand-2415



📸 from Emergency Care Assistant, James Thornber in

27/05/2026

Our wonderful team in the Maternity Unit had a very busy bank holiday - but managed a cheeky treat and well-deserved pizza break! A big thank you to the team for working so hard (and in the heat 🥵). We really appreciate everything you do! 💙

26/05/2026

Please ensure you are using the right service for your needs. Our Emergency Department is extremely busy after the bank holiday weekend so please help us help you by using the right NHS service.

Visit the Stay Well Dorset website for more information or call 111 for advice. A link is in the comments.

26/05/2026

The hot weather is continuing this week with an amber alert in place across the South West until Thursday. It's important to take extra precautions to stay well in the heat and keep your home cool. ☀️

26/05/2026

Introducing our Support Worker Development Lead and Moving and Handling Lead Trainer Vicky Pallett 👋.

Vicky originally trained in Southampton as a Children and Young People's Nurse and has since worked across a range of acute settings to develop her skills. She now channels her wealth of experience into developing and delivering impactful programmes that inspire others to grow in confidence and capability. 💜

25/05/2026

A big thank you to all our staff who have worked this (very hot 🥵) bank holiday weekend!

A big thank you to each and every member of staff working across the NHS this bank holiday! 💙

To the public, if you need medical help today, use NHS 111, or for a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999.

23/05/2026

Congratulations to our Operational HR Service Lead Sarah on achieving her 50th parkrun!! 🎉💪

And not only did she achieve this milestone, but she smashed her personal best on the day! Sarah started her parkrun journey after completing the Couch to 5k programme. Well done Sarah, you should be incredibly proud!

22/05/2026

The weather is expected to be warming up across the bank holiday weekend and next week. Make sure you stay well in the heat. 🔆

21/05/2026

Interested in a career as an Allied Health Professional? There is still time to apply to our introductory programme!

The three-day programme provides Year 12-13 students with an opportunity to explore the wealth of AHP careers available, including dietitians, speech and language therapists, diagnostic radiographers, operating department practitioners and physiotherapists.

The programme is held in partnership with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, starts on Wednesday, 8 July and costs £45.

If you are interested, please complete an expression of interest form (find the link in the comments below). Applications close on Sunday, 7 June.

For more information, or if you have any queries, please email widening.particpation@dchft.nhs.uk or visit our website.