East Riding Community Hospital Explained

East Riding Community Hospital
Org/Group:Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Location:Swinemoor Lane, Beverley
State:East Riding of Yorkshire
Country:England
Coordinates:53.8525°N -0.4139°W
Healthcare:National Health Service
Type:Community Hospital
Emergency:No, Urgent Treatment Centre only
Beds:36
Founded:2012
Map Type:East Riding of Yorkshire

East Riding Community Hospital is a health facility in Swinemoor Lane, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is managed by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.

History

The hospital was commissioned to replace the ageing Westwood Hospital.[1] It was built by Interserve at a cost of £19 million and opened in July 2012.[2] [3] In early 2015 the number of beds provided was increased from 26 to 36 to meet a surge in demand.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Beverley's new £19m community hospital opens its doors. BBC News. BBC. 30 July 2012. 24 January 2020.
  2. Web site: New hospital welcomes its first patients in Beverley. ITV. 30 July 2012. 24 January 2020.
  3. Web site: East Riding Community Hospital. Spyro. 24 January 2020.
  4. Web site: Lifeline for community hospital. 29 January 2015. Just Beverley. 24 January 2020.