In September 2026, 70% of people there were seen, treated and admitted or sent home within 4 hours.
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Nearest first. Each figure is for that hospital in September 2026.
2.9 miles. University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. 8,130 A&E visits in the month. 342 waited over 12 hours for a bed across the trust.
4 miles. University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. 10,410 A&E visits in the month. 342 waited over 12 hours for a bed across the trust.
22.3 miles. Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. 5,065 A&E visits in the month. 235 waited over 12 hours for a bed across the trust.
23.6 miles. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 5,345 A&E visits in the month. 70 waited over 12 hours for a bed across the trust.
24.9 miles. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. 13,585 A&E visits in the month. 14 waited over 12 hours for a bed across the trust.
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