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.

The last appointment at all MIUs is half an hour before closing time. More information on the MIU is below and also on our MIU page.

Locations

Ashmore Ward (Shaftesbury - Westminster Memorial Hospital)

01747 475241
N/A
Westminster Memorial Hospital,
Abbey Walk,
Shaftesbury,
SP7 8BD

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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)

01747 475253 (Select option 1 for the community rehab team)
N/A
Westminster Memorial Hospital,
Abbey Walk,
SP7 8BD

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WiFi: Yes

Parking: Yes

Disabled Access: Yes

Open Hours: Every day 8am-6pm including Bank Holidays

 

Minor Injuries Unit - Westminster Memorial Hospital (Shaftesbury)

111
N/A
Westminster Memorial Hospital,
Abbey Walk,
Shaftesbury,
SP7 8BD

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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)

01747 851535
N/A
Westminster Memorial Hospital,
Abbey Walk,
Shaftesbury,
SP7 8BD

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WiFi: Yes

Parking: Yes

Disabled Access: Yes

Opening Times: Monday to Friday from 08.30 to 17.00

Physiotherapy - Outpatients (Shaftesbury - Westminster Memorial Hospital)

Westminster Memorial Hospital,
Abbey Walk,
Shaftesbury,
SP7 8BD

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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)

01747 475224
N/A
Westminster Memorial Hospital,
Abbey Walk,
Shaftesbury,
SP7 8BD

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WiFi: Yes

Parking: Yes

Disabled Access: Yes

Visiting times: 2-4pm and 6-8pm, seven days a week, including bank holidays.

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