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Hospital Charity launches the DCH100 Jurassic Coast Challenge 2025

Dorset County Hospital Charity seeks enthusiastic participants to join the DCH100 Jurassic Coast Challenge on 17-18 May 2025 in aid of the hospital’s Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit Appeal. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a lasting impact for our local hospital, whilst also getting fit and having fun.

Experience Art in a New Way at Dorset County Hospital

Hospital patients in Dorchester can enjoy art in a new way with a project celebrating 35 years of art in Dorset County Hospital. A Sense of Place brings the art to you wherever you are with a collection of stories and sounds you can listen to on your mobile phone.

Major Bequest Supports Dorset County Hospital Renal Unit

A major bequest has funded the redevelopment of Dorset County Hospital’s Prince of Wales Renal Unit. Dorset County Hospital’s Haemodialysis Unit and Prince of Wales Ward form the renal hub for in-centre renal replacement therapy across Dorset and South Somerset.

Gladiators of Britain Come to Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

A British Museum Partnership Exhibition with Colchester + Ipswich Museums, Gladiators of Britain will explore the often-overlooked history of gladiatorial contests in Roman Britain.
Starting at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery from January 2025, the exhibition will travel to four venues around the UK, following in the footsteps of the gladiators who fought in the amphitheatres of Britain.