DORSET County Hospital's care for children and teenagers has been praised in an independent survey.
The hospital's Kingfisher Ward faces an uncertain future under proposals being put forward by the Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) but it has received glowing feedback in the Care Quality Commission's first hospital survey of children and teenagers.
The national survey sought the views of children and young people who stayed in hospital overnight or were seen as a day patient.
Dorset County Hospital’s results were within or above the national average in all areas, with some areas among the best performing trusts in the country.
Particular areas where the hospital excelled including having appropriate equipment or adaptations for children on Kingfisher Ward and having appropriate things for children to play.
Hospital staff were also rated highly for how well they explained plans of care to children and their families.
Dr Will Ward, consultant paediatrician and divisional director for family services at Dorset County Hospital, said: “We are really pleased to see such a positive response from the children and families that we care for.
“To do so well right across the whole survey shows that all our staff teams put the needs of children and their families at the heart of everything they do. We are really proud of the services we provide.”
To view the full results visit cqc.org.uk/provider/RBD/survey/14
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