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.

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.