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Chemotherapy services to return to Wareham Community Hospital

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Chemotherapy services expected to return to Wareham Community Hospital by 2027

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Chemotherapy services are set to resume at Wareham Hospital in Dorset in early 2027, following a campaign by local health groups, the Friends of Wareham Hospital, and South Dorset MP Lloyd Hatton. The unit previously closed in 2023, affecting around 60 cancer patients who had to travel to Poole or Dorchester for treatment. The hospital charity is now fundraising to purchase two scalp coolers for the reinstated service.

Key points

  • Chemotherapy services are expected to return to Wareham Hospital in early 2027.
  • The unit's closure in 2023 affected approximately 60 cancer patients, forcing them to travel to Poole or Dorchester.
  • The reinstatement follows a campaign by the Friends of Wareham Hospital, local health groups, and MP Lloyd Hatton.
  • The Friends of Wareham Hospital are currently fundraising £16,000 to £19,000 to buy two scalp coolers to reduce hair loss for patients.
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