Wait Score
FCQC Rating
Not ratedAbout Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the South West region, based in DT1 2JY. As of the latest data, there are 21,109 patients on the waiting list. 61.9% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
13.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
61.9%
Total Waiting
21,109
Over 52 Weeks
316
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 43.9% | F |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 52.1% | F |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 75.8% | C |
| Other Surgical(national) | 78.5% | C |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 56.1% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 75.7% | C |
| Cardiology(national) | 67.6% | D |
| Urology(national) | 70.6% | D |
| Gynaecology(national) | 66.9% | D |
| Dermatology(national) | 63.0% | F |
| General Surgery(national) | 50.6% | F |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 72.0% | D |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 75.0% | C |
| Paediatrics(national) | 66.7% | D |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 87.3% | A |
| General Medicine(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
| Other Services(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
57.2%
Attendances
3,844
Over 12 Hours
91
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 61.9% of patients at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 21,109 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 3,844 patients per month, with 57.2% seen within 4 hours.
How does Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust performs above average at 61.9%.
Data sourced from NHS England (Referral to Treatment waiting times, A&E statistics) and Care Quality Commission (CQC ratings). Last updated: 2026-03-14.
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