Duchess of Kent Military Hospital explained

Duchess of Kent Military Hospital
Map Type:North Yorkshire
Location:Horne Road, Catterick Garrison
State:North Yorkshire
Country:England
Healthcare:NHS
Emergency:No
Founded:1976
Closed:1999

The Duchess of Kent Military Hospital was an army hospital and nurse training facility in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, England.

History

The Duchess of Kent Military Hospital (DKMH) was opened in 1976 at a cost of £3 million,[1] general hospital services were stopped on 1 July 1999, however it was still used as a medical facility until 2015, when services were relocated to RAF Leeming.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Duchess of Kent Military Hospital Catterick - Regiment History, War & Military Records & Archives. 2021-11-28. www.forces-war-records.co.uk.
  2. Web site: Health services to be relocated after MoD moves to close Catterick Garrison hospital. 2021-11-28. The Northern Echo. en.