Bo'ness Hospital Explained

Bo'ness Hospital
Org/Group:	NHS Forth Valley
Map Type:	Scotland Falkirk
Region:	Dean Road, Bo'ness
Country:	Scotland
Coordinates:	56.0115°N -3.6139°W
Healthcare:	NHS Scotland
Type:	Specialist
Speciality:	Mental health
Emergency:	No
Founded:	1910

Bo'ness Hospital is a community hospital in Dean Road, Bo'ness, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Forth Valley.

History

The facility was established as an infectious diseases hospital in 1910.^[1] It joined the National Health Service in 1948.^[2] A red brick health centre was built on the site in the 1970s.^[1] A modern community hospital, intended to provide psychiatry and services for elderly patients, was designed by Robert Paul and opened in 2004.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bo'ness Hospital. Historic Hospitals. 10 February 2020.
2. Web site: South Eastern Regional Hospital Board (1948-1974). Lothian Health Services Archive. 10 February 2020.
3. Web site: Bo'ness Hospital. Robert Paul. 10 February 2020.
4. News: The talking begins on the health service future. Falkirk Herald. 27 May 2004. 10 February 2020.
5. Web site: Hospital. Linlithgow Gazette. 10 February 2020.