East Glamorgan General Hospital Explained

East Glamorgan General Hospital
Location:Church Village, near Pontypridd
Region:Rhondda Cynon Taf
Country:Wales
Healthcare:NHS Wales
Type:General
Founded:1938
Map Type:Wales Rhondda Cynon Taf
Coordinates:51.5648°N -3.3297°W

The East Glamorgan General Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty Cyffredinol Dwyrain Morgannwg) was a NHS hospital in Church Village near Pontypridd, Wales which operated 1938–1999. The site has been demolished and redeveloped for housing.

History

The hospital opened in Church Village in 1938. During the Second World War it was used by the Royal Air Force. Princess Diana opened the Children's centre there on 7 October 1992.[1] After the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Talbot Green, opened in November 1999, East Glamorgan General Hospital was demolished and the land used for housing.[2]

Efficiency

By 31 December 1995, 76% of patients were assessed within five minutes of arrival at the hospital's accident and emergency department and over 90% of casualty patients were given a hospital bed within two hours of the decision time for admission.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Princess Diana visits Wales, Wednesday 7th October 1992; Princess Diana officially opening the Children's Unit at East Glamorgan Hospital in Church Village. Getty Images. 10 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Church Village. Let Right. 10 August 2023.
  3. Web site: East Glamorgan General Hospital (Hansard, 25 March 1996) . 2022-07-02 . api.parliament.uk.