Deeside Community Hospital Explained

Deeside Community Hospital
Org/Group:Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Map Type:Wales Flintshire
Location:Aston Park, Flintshire
State:Wales
Country:UK
Coordinates:53.2023°N -3.0411°W
Healthcare:NHS
Type:Community Hospital
Beds:62
Founded:1992

Deeside Community Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty Cymuned Glannau Dyfrdwy) is a community hospital in Aston Park, Flintshire, Wales. It is managed by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

History

The hospital, which was commissioned to replace the aging Mancot Royal Hospital,[1] [2] was opened by the Queen in 1992.[3] A new rehabilitation unit for elderly people was completed in 2004.[4] The health board were forced to close a ward in 2014 due to staff shortages.[5] Lord Barry Jones opened a new suite of "dementia friendly" facilities in July 2017.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hospital Inspection. Health Improvement Wales. 3. 27 February 2017. 28 February 2019.
  2. Web site: Catherine Gladstone Hospital, Chester. National Archives. 28 February 2019.
  3. Web site: Deeside hospital 25th anniversary sees new ‘dementia friendly’ facilities open. 11 July 2017. Deeside.com. 28 February 2019.
  4. Web site: Deeside Community Hospital. Historic Hospitals. 28 February 2019.
  5. Web site: Hospital ward under investigation closed due to lack of staff. 6 February 2014. Daily Post. 28 February 2019.

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