Major Dorset hospital and care changes

From Dorset Echo - 'Major' Dorset hospital and care changes to be unveiled

"Proposals to replace community hospitals with hubs and to make Bournemouth the county's main AandE hospital have already been tabled...In May, it was revealed that Royal Bournemouth Hospital had been earmarked to become the main emergency hospital for Dorset, with Poole set to specialise in planned operations. Changes to the premature baby unit at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester were also included in the plans.The consultation on the five-year transformation plan will continue until 28 February".

Three month consultation on healthcare in Dorset announced, View News

"A list of where copies can be picked up from will be available at www.dorsetvision.nhs.uk from December 1st. An interactive online map will show what the proposals mean for local healthcare along with details of local public events where copies of the consultation document – Improving Dorset’s Healthcare – are available. Anyone who doesn’t have access to the internet can find out where to pick up a copy of the consultation document and questionnaire by calling 01202 541946".


Dorset's Clinical Services Review - Local people are being asked to give their views about proposals that could see major changes to acute hospital and community care services across Dorset.

A three month public consultation on changes proposed in Dorset’s Clinical Services Review (CSR) will start on 1 December 2016 and run until 28 February 2017.