Alternative number to call Dorset County Hospital switchboard

Dorset County Hospital has been in touch to tell us they have an alternative number for their switchboard.

Engineers have been working through the night to fix a fault with the phone lines.

You can now reach the hospital via Weymouth Community Hospitals number - 01305 760022.

You can also continue to contact them via their social media channels or email.

A spokesperson for Dorset County Hospital said:

"Please be reassured that our clinical departments are able to call families of relatives in hospital if necessary.

"Our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) team can liaise with wards on behalf of families if you would like an update on your relative, please contact them on PALS@dchft.nhs.uk".

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