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4.9

(906)

Rated good by the Care Quality Commission

The Winterbourne Hospital

Our private hospital offers services and treatments for patients living in and around Dorchester, Weymouth and Bridport

4.9

(906)

Rated good by the Care Quality Commission

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Location

Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR

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Phone

Reception: 01305 263252
Opening hours

Mon-Sun: 8am-6pm
Car parking

40 spaces. Register your vehicle at reception

Please note our services are open to patients over 18 only.

The Winterbourne Hospital has 31 rooms, all offering the privacy and comfort of en-suite and TV facilities. The hospital has three theatres.

Our private physiotherapy department has four treatment areas, as well as a gym.

These facilities combined with the latest in technology and on-site support services, enable our consultants to undertake a wide range of procedures from routine investigations to complex surgery.

This specialist expertise is supported by caring and professional medical staff, with dedicated nursing teams and Resident Medical Officers on duty 24 hours a day, providing care within a friendly and comfortable environment.

All the patient rooms are equipped to a high standard providing a relaxed and comfortable environment conducive to rapid recovery and convalescence. Each has full en suite facilities, television and all the usual amenities associated with private healthcare.

We have compiled a selection of menus designed to meet your needs throughout your stay. We believe that good, nutritious food aids a speedy recovery so you can expect delicious meals carefully prepared by our catering team.

We also have a resident medical officer (RMO) who is available 24 hours a day to ensure that patients are safe and cared for at all times. Should your care needs change following surgery or treatment, we may need to transfer you to another hospital. This will either be to an NHS or another Circle hospital. Transfers of care only take place when absolutely necessary.

Discover our fixed price packages which include an initial consultation, treatment and aftercare.

If you are paying for treatment yourself, we offer flexible payment options to help you spread the cost over months, or even years.

You can use our repayment calculator to find out what these instalments might be.

Department	Contact Number
Imaging	01305 756607
Physiotherapy	01305 756604
Outpatients	01305 756675

Our latest Patient Satisfaction scores*

98.5% patients said their overall experience of our service was good, or very good
98.8% patients would be likely or extremely likely to recommend their consultant to their friends or family
97.2% patients said their overall experience of the nursing care was very good, or excellent

We are proud of our patient care and work hard to make each patient's time with us as pleasant as possible. Our patient satisfaction survey is an important indicator of how well we achieve this and we monitor the results very closely.

*During the period of January to December 2025, The Winterbourne Hospital received 1317 questionnaires from patients admitted for treatment.

Patient Information Events

At Winterbourne Hospital, we host FREE educational events designed to help you understand your health and explore treatment options.

Our online and in-person sessions give you direct access to experienced consultants. Ask your questions, get practical advice, and feel confident about your next step.

Upcoming Online Events

Rapid Recovery Hip Replacement: Tuesday, 21st April 2026 at 6.30pm - with Mr Caesar Wek, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Reserve your spot

Upcoming In-Person Events

More info soon...

All our in-person events are held at The Winterbourne Hospital. Free on-site parking available. The hospital is wheelchair accessible. Google Maps - Winterbourne Hospital

On-Demand Events

The following patient information events have now concluded, but you can still watch the webinars on demand. Simply register your details to access the recordings. Access from any device, at your convenience. No downloads needed.

Hip Pain and Surgery - with Mr Caesar Wek, Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon - Watch on demand now
Knee Pain and Surgery - with Mr Iain Findlay, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Watch on demand now
Why Health Assessments Matter - with Dr Hay-Ming Blunt, a GP and Health Checks specialist - Watch on demand now

I'd like to pay for private medical treatment

As a private self-pay patient, you can access fast care at The Winterbourne Hospital with no waiting lists

Private treatment costs
Spread the cost of your care

If you are paying for your own treatment, we offer flexible payment options that can help you spread the cost of private healthcare.

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Looking for a private GP?

Book a private GP appointment now within minutes. Access face to face appointments with flexible times available, fitting in with your schedule instead of ours.

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Why wait for treatment?

When you go private, you get the care you need as soon as you need it. And with our monthly payment plans, self-pay private healthcare is more affordable than you think.

How it works

Choose your consultant Find the right one for you

We work with leading consultants offering NHS and private treatments across a wide range of medical services

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GOOGLE MAP

Get directions on Google Maps

From the East on the A35 join the Dorchester bypass signposted Weymouth, at Dorchester Football Club roundabout turn right signposted Dorchester. Proceed to traffic lights and turn right, then first right into Herringston Road, the hospital is on the right-hand side.

From the West join Dorchester bypass signposted Weymouth and Bournemouth. Turn left at the Dorchester Football roundabout, then proceed as above.

The nearest rail link is Dorchester South station on the London (Waterloo) to Weymouth line. There is also a rail link between Bristol and Dorchester West station.

Frequently asked questions and other useful information

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to find the information you need, so we've gathered a list of frequently asked questions about our hospitals and services

We offer flexible payment options via Chrysalis Finance, making private healthcare more affordable than you'd think. You can find more details here.
You will need to call the hospital you have booked your appointment with. To do this, you can find the phone number to your hospital on your appointment letter.
Please call the hospital where the patient is admitted, press zero for switchboard, and they will transfer your call to the patient’s room, or put you in touch with a nurse or a ward.
Yes, our hospitals have free WiFi access for our patients and visitors.
Once your appointment is booked, you can request to receive a confirmation email or letter with all the necessary information. To find the confirmation email, please search your email inbox for any message from [email protected].

You will also receive a text reminder 48 hours prior to your appointment with all the details you need. Please note that this will not be sent if the appointment is booked within 48 hours of the appointment date.

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Rating: 5 stars

My experience was excellent throughout my visit. I cannot praise the Winterbourne team highly enough

Steve - Google review
Google review
Rating: 5 stars

The care and service that I received was exceptional. Every member of your wonderful team was is helpful, kind and considerate

Sam - Google review
Google review
Rating: 5 stars

Amazing hospital, Extremely well maintained and friendly staff and helpful nurses

Donovan - Google reviews
Google review
Rating: 5 stars

Had a great experience at the Winterbourne hospital and felt very cared for and treatment was very professional

Vern - Google review
Google review

- An Overview of the facilities at our hospital
  
  At The Winterbourne Hospital we have access to modern equipment and private facilities for patients in Dorchester, Weymouth, Bridport and the surrounding areas.
  
  The Winterbourne Hospital has 31 rooms, all offering the privacy and comfort of en-suite facilities, and TV. The hospital has three theatres.
  
  Our private physiotherapy department has four treatment areas, and a gym.
  
  These facilities combined with the latest in technology and on-site support services, enable our consultants to undertake a wide range of procedures from routine investigations to complex surgery.
  
  This specialist expertise is supported by caring and professional medical staff, with dedicated nursing teams and Resident Medical Officers on duty 24 hours a day, providing care within a friendly and comfortable environment.
  
  All the patient rooms are equipped to a high standard providing a relaxed and comfortable environment conducive to rapid recovery and convalescence. Each has full en suite facilities, television and all the usual amenities associated with private healthcare.
  
  We have compiled a selection of menus designed to meet your needs throughout your stay. We believe that good, nutritious food aids a speedy recovery so you can expect delicious meals carefully prepared by our catering team.
- Medication prescribed for NHS patients receiving treatment or consultations at The Winterbourne Hospital will reflect the medicines included within the Local Health Economy formulary. For details of the formulary content please click here which directly connects to the document. Circle Health Group sincerely thanks the Pharmacy team for their permission to use this reference.
  
  To find out more about NHS Choose & Book programme please speak to your GP or contact the NHS Telephone Appointments Line on 0345 608 8888 with your Unique Booking Reference Number (UBRN), which is given to you by your GP.
  
  NHS Choose & Book Clinics:
  - Adult Forefoot Clinic
  - Adult Hand and Wrist Clinic
  - Adult Hernia Repair Clinic
  - Adult Hip Clinic
  - Adult Knee Clinic
  - Adult Shoulder and Elbow Clinic