Westminster Memorial Hospital - Shaftesbury
Information on visiting sites and inpatient wards
The Dowager Marchioness of Westminster gave the land for the Hospital in 1870 and the hospital was opened in 1874 in memory of her husband the Marquis of Westminster, who owned many estates in and around Shaftesbury.
Since then it has had many updates and improvements that bring us up to the present day. But one thing remains unchanged – the spectacular views from the hospital across the Blackmore Vale, which is medicine in itself.
The hospital is in the heart of this rural community and is very much loved and valued by local people. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our patients and, although a small hospital, we strive to ensure we are responsive to patients’ needs, whether it’s end of life care or rehabilitation.
Friends of the Westminster Memorial Hospital
Chairman of the Friends: Julian Prichard
Contact: 01747 300123; or feel free to email us - chair@friendsofwmh.org.uk
Website: www.friendsofwmh.org.uk
Address
Abbey Walk
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8BD
Reception
01747 851535
Matron
Ali Low
Opening hours
See bottom of page
Parking
Free parking is available on-site.
There are three disabled parking spaces adjacent to the main entrance.
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.
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.
If you turn up unannounced at the MIU, you will be assessed but could be directed elsewhere or given an appointment later that day or the next.
More information on the MIU is below and also on our MIU page.
COVID-19 vaccinations
We are not offering the COVID-19 vaccination at our hospital. To find your nearest vaccination site and more information on who, where and how to book visit our COVID-19 vaccination web pages.
Locations
Ashmore Ward (Shaftesbury - Westminster Memorial Hospital)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Visiting times: 2-4pm and 6-8pm, seven days a week, including bank holidays.
Integrated Community Rehab Team - ICRT (Shaftesbury - Westminster Memorial Hospital)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Open Hours: Every day 08.00 to 20.00 including Bank Holidays
Minor Injuries Unit - Westminster Memorial Hospital (Shaftesbury)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Please note that all MIUs will see their last patient 30 minutes before closing.
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10am-4pm
Bank Holidays: 10am-4pm
X-ray facilities:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday only: 9:15am-12:30pm and 1:30-4:30pm (Wednesday - Closed)
Closed bank holidays and weekends
Outpatient Department (Shaftesbury - Westminster Memorial Hospital)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Opening Times: Monday to Friday from 08.30 to 17.00
Physiotherapy - Outpatients (Shaftesbury - Westminster Memorial Hospital)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Opening Times
- Monday 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Tuesdays 8.30am to 5.00pm
- Wednesdays 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Thursdays 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Fridays 08.30am to 3pm
Shaston Ward (Shaftesbury - Westminster Memorial Hospital)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Visiting times: 2-4pm and 6-8pm, seven days a week, including bank holidays.