South Pembrokeshire Hospital

Hospital in Wales
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South Pembrokeshire Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty De Sir Benfro) is a community hospital in Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is managed by the Hywel Dda University Health Board.

History

The hospital was originally built as a Royal Naval Hospital in 1902[1] and was expanded by the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.[2] In November 2013, the Minor Injury Unit was closed, and staff relocated to Withybush General Hospital.[3]

Services

The hospital has 35 inpatient beds and five social care beds. It operates various rehabilitation, outpatient services.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Council, Politics & Public Services - Healthcare". Pembroke Dock Community Web Project. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  2. ^ "A Guide to the Military Heritage of Pembrokeshire". Pembrokeshire Military and Maritime Heritage Group. 2009. p. 87. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  3. ^ "South Pembrokeshire minor injuries unit to close on November 4". Western Telegraph. 28 October 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Technical Document - Community Hospitals". Hywel Dda Health Board. August 2012. p. 5. Retrieved 13 December 2014.