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The Winterbourne Hospital

The Winterbourne Hospital offers private treatments and services for those who live in Dorchester, Weymouth, Bridport and the surrounding areas.

Rating: 4.5

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4.7 star rating by Google reviews

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About us

Please be aware, there are road works at the entrance of Herringston Road for the next two weeks from April 2nd till Friday 12th.  

Diversions are in place, and you may need to allow extra time for your journey to the Winterbourne.  If you are unsure regarding directions, please do call us for more information.

The Winterbourne Hospital has 29 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.

Prices

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

Patient satisfaction

Our latest Patient Satisfaction scores*

  • 99.1% of patients said their overall experience of our service was good, or very good
  • 99.2% of patients said the quality of their care was very good, or excellent
  • 99.3% of 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 2022, The Winterbourne Hospital received 1,307 completed Inpatient/ Day Case patient surveys.

  • private medical treatment

    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 
  • Private Medical Insurance

    Private hospital membership from £19.99 a month

    Our MyWay membership includes face-to-face specialist consultations, scans, tests and more

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    Looking for a private GP?

    Book a private GP appointment online now within minutes. Face-to-face and telephone or video appointments available

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    Your private healthcare journey

    Every stage of your care with us, from diagnosis to recovery, is focused on you. We want to give you the best possible experience, with fast access to treatments and no waiting lists

    Your patient journey
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    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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Where are we? Easy to find and easy to get to Get directions on Google Maps

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Car

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.

Train

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.
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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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Our reviews. What our patients say More reviews

  • Rating: 5 stars

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

    Steve - 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

  • Rating: 5 stars

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

    Donovan - Google reviews

  • Rating: 5 stars

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

    Vern - Google review
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More about The Winterbourne Hospital

    • 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

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