There are 7 CQC-registered hospitals in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (including Christchurch) listed on Docorix. 4 currently hold a CQC rating: 3 rated Good or Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 3 have not yet been rated under their current registration. Together they are registered for 97 beds.
CQC register data updated 5 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01202291866
- Poole Hospital NHS CQC: Good 01202665511
- The Harbour Hospital Independent CQC: Good 01202244200
- The Royal Bournemouth Hospital NHS CQC: Requires improvement 01202665511
- Christchurch Hospital NHS Not yet rated 01202665511
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital NHS Not yet rated 01202303626
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Not yet rated 01202303626
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Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 3 hospitals in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Poole Hospital
Good
BH15
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published June 2025.
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Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital
Good
BH1
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published June 2022.
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The Harbour Hospital
Good
BH15
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published February 2022.
Choosing hospitals in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
NHS hospital care is usually accessed through a GP or specialist referral, or through A&E in an emergency. Private hospitals offer self-pay or insurance-funded treatment and some NHS-funded procedures. Each listing shows the departments the CQC inspects there, and the CQC report gives a rating for each one.
Frequently asked questions
How many hospitals are there in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Docorix lists 7 CQC-registered hospitals in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 5 October 2026).
Which hospitals in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are rated Good?
3 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Harbour Hospital.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
