The Need

There is currently insufficient Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit capacity at Dorset County Hospital.

Using funding from the government's New Hospital Programme, Dorset County Hospital will build a new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit which will significantly improve the hospital's capacity and transform the experience of Emergency and Critical Care patients and their families.

The Appeal

Dorset County Hospital Charity has commenced a £2.5M Capital Appeal, to enhance patient care and staff welfare in the new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit.

The Appeal is raising funds for enhanced facilities to make patient care even better. It will also fund artistically designed elements in both new units to create sympathetic and healing environments for the benefit of all.

What the Appeal will provide:

Emergency Department

Dedicated relatives' room

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Facilities

Improved staff welfare facilities

Uplifting art and design elements

Critical Care Unit

Paediatric bed space and equipment

Relatives' overnight accommodation

Staff rest and quiet areas and overnight accommodation

Patient garden

Uplifting art and design elements

How you can help

We welcome support in many forms: you can fundraise for us, or make us your Charity of the Year, or simply make a donation to the Appeal. Please contact us on charity@dchft.nhs.uk to find out more.