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West Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, West Dorset. A view of West Dorset County Hospital from a pathway at the south east, showing a sign to the main entrance.
In the early 1980s plans were developed for a modern hospital to replace the old Dorchester Hospital, at a new site to the west of the town centre. A joint venture of Laings South West Region and Haden Young Limited were responsible for Phase I of the construction project, which was to provide 149 beds and included maternity and geriatric units, two operating theatres and a pathology and X-ray department. Phase I on the north part of the new site was completed in the late 1980s under the name West Dorset County Hospital. When Phase II on the south part of the site was completed in the mid 1990s, the whole site became known as Dorset County Hospital
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1980s Hospital Steps Accessibility Ramp
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This print captures the West Dorset County Hospital in all its architectural glory. Taken from a pathway at the southeast, the image showcases a sign directing visitors to the main entrance. The hospital, located in Dorchester, West Dorset, was built as a replacement for the old Dorchester Hospital in the early 1980s. The construction project was divided into two phases, with Phase I completed in the late 1980s by Laings South West Region and Haden Young Limited. This initial phase included essential facilities such as maternity and geriatric units, operating theatres, and pathology and X-ray departments. With 149 beds available for patients, it marked a significant step forward in healthcare provision for the region. Phase II of construction on the south part of the site was finished during mid-1990s. Once this phase was complete, both sections merged to form what is now known as Dorset County Hospital. This photograph not only highlights the impressive architecture but also emphasizes accessibility with its inclusion of ramps and steps leading up to the main entrance. It serves as a testament to how hospitals have evolved over time to prioritize ease of access for patients. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this image offers us an intriguing glimpse into one aspect of our medical history that has shaped healthcare services in West Dorset today.
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