Blandford Community Hospital
Information on visiting sites and inpatient wards
Blandford Hospital opened on the current site in 1891 and has gone through many changes over the years. In 1938 the hospital had a major extension and in 1967 a physiotherapy unit was added. The development of the current building began in 1982 and was completed in 1986, with the new hospital being formally opened by The Princess Royal.
Services currently offered at the hospital, within the Portman Unit, include some minor surgery including podiatry, pain management procedures and maxillary facial surgery. There is a nurse-led minor injuries unit (MIU) equipped to assess and treat a variety of minor injuries and illnesses. It is only open on Monday and Wednesday (9am-5pm) with a final appointment time of 4.15pm.
We have an out-patients department staffed by visiting clinicians from other hospital trusts and our own nursing staff.
We have an X-ray department, outpatients department, physiotherapy department with therapy gym and Tarrant Ward, a 25 bed in-patient ward providing nursing/medical care and rehabilitation, including two new palliative care suites. There’s also an excellent dining room for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy quality food cooked fresh in-house.
In 2015 we brought health and social care teams together here to work side by side to better co-ordinate support for patients. In 2017 we launched our ‘virtual ward’, a multidisciplinary team including staff from the hospital, community, social services, GP surgery and mental health team. They meet weekly to discuss the care and needs of the vulnerable patients in our community.
The hospital has always been and continues to be extremely well supported by the Friends of Blandford Hospital who fund many improvements within the hospital and the wider community to enhance the health and wellbeing of local people.
Friends of Blandford Community Hospital
Chairman: Steve Cole
Contact: 01258 450095
Website: www.friendsofblandford.org.uk
Email: is dhc.friends.blandford@nhs.net
Clergy Support
Address
Milldown Road
Blandford Forum
DT11 7DD
Reception
01258 456541
Matron
Annette Sanchez
Parking
Free parking is available on-site and located at the rear of the hospital.
There are limited spaces. If the car park is full, free parking is also available on the road alongside the car park.
Opening hours
See bottom of page in the locations list or contact the service/ward directly.
Inpatient visiting hours
2-4pm and 6-8pm, seven days a week, including bank holidays.
You do not need to contact the hospital in advance to attend but, if you'd like to, you can contact the hospital directly.
Important information for visitors to the hospital
During 2024 refurbishment work is taking place at the hospital to improve and increase the range of services available on site.
Existing hospital services and clinics will run as usual but there will be slight disruption on-site, including reduced car parking and redirection signs in place.Anyone travelling by car to the hospital should allow more time to find a parking space on-site or in nearby roads. And if you are unable to find where you need to be, please ask the friendly hospital reception team for help. Read more about the refurbishment.
Minor injuries unit
If you require urgent care, please call 111 or go online for an assessment. This help us to provide the right support/treatment as quickly as possible, and could save you an unnecessary journey.
The last appointment at all MIUs is half an hour before closing time.
Locations
Audiology (Blandford - Blandford Community Hospital)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Blandford Community Hospital)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (North Dorset)
Community Mental Health Team - Adult (Blandford - The Milldown Unit)
Community Mental Health Team,
Blandford Community Hospital,
Blandford Forum,
Dorset,
DT11 7DD
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WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes but limited
Disabled Access: Yes
Opening times: Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 17.00 – Bank holidays and weekends closed
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Clinic (Blandford - Blandford Community Hospital)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Open Hours: Tuesday 14:00 - 19:30 (Appointments only)
Dorset MSK (Blandford - Blandford Community Hospital)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Integrated Community Rehab Team - ICRT (Blandford - Blandford Community Hospital)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Open Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 - 18.00, Week-ends and Bank Holidays 9.00 - 17.00
Minor Injuries Unit - Blandford Community Hospital (Blandford)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Please note that all MIUs will see their last patient 45 minutes before closing.
Opening Times:
Monday and Wednesday 9am-5pm
Last appointment at 4.15pm
X-ray facilities:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am-5pm
no bank holidays or weekends
Orthotics (Blandford Community Hospital)
WiFi: No
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Appointments booked by Maple Place
Physiotherapy - Outpatients (Blandford - Blandford Community Hospital)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Opening Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Portman Unit - Blandford Community Hospital
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Tarrant Ward (Blandford - Blandford Community Hospital)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Visiting times: 2-4pm and 6-8pm, seven days a week, including bank holidays.