Specialist clinics · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Dorset Heart Clinic

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DW

CQC: GoodActive source record

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Address

The Royal Bournemouth HospitalCastle Lane EastBournemouthDorsetBH7 7DW

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01202705454 Website and contact options

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Accessibility and facilities

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Nearby transport stops

Royal Bournemouth HospitalBus stop · Stop AAbout 200 m in a straight line
Royal Bournemouth HospitalBus stop · Stop BAbout 200 m in a straight line
Royal Bournemouth HospitalBus stop · Stop CAbout 200 m in a straight line
Pokesdown Rail StationRail station entrance · EntranceAbout 1.8 km in a straight line
Christchurch Rail StationRail stationAbout 2.7 km in a straight line

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DfT NaPTAN · downloaded 10 September 2026 · Open Government Licence.

Mapped parking nearby

Car Park FMapped car parkAbout under 100 m in a straight line
Court Car ParkMapped car parkAbout 300 m in a straight line
Littledown Car ParkMapped car parkAbout 300 m in a straight line

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Questions about visiting Dorset Heart Clinic

What are the opening times?

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Do I need an appointment or referral?

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Can I park here, and is there accessible parking?

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How can I arrange help with access or communication?

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What can I learn about Dorset Heart Clinic?

The recorded overall CQC rating is “Good”, dated 27 June 2022. Use the contact and visiting details above to check the service you need, then compare the dated evidence below.

Registration and inspection details

About this service

Recorded care types: Specialist clinics
Local authority area: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Funding information: Confirm directly with the provider
Registered provider: Dorset Heart Clinic LLP
Telephone in source record: 01202705454
CQC identifier: 1-3605909360

Registered specialisms

Caring for adults under 65 yrs
Caring for adults over 65 yrs

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CQC inspection evidence

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Assessment	Rating	Published
Well-led	Requires improvement	27 June 2022
Safe	Good	27 June 2022
Caring	Good	27 June 2022
Responsive	Good	27 June 2022
Overall	Good	27 June 2022

Ratings for specific services and population groups (5)

Assessment	Rating	Published
Diagnostic imaging Well-led	Requires improvement	27 June 2022
Diagnostic imaging Safe	Good	27 June 2022
Diagnostic imaging Caring	Good	27 June 2022
Diagnostic imaging Responsive	Good	27 June 2022
Diagnostic imaging Overall	Good	27 June 2022