Edington Cottage Hospital Explained

Edington Cottage Hospital
Org/Group:	NHS Lothian
Location:	North Berwick
Region:	East Lothian
State:	Scotland
Country:	UK
Healthcare:	NHS Scotland
Type:	Cottage Hospital
Emergency:	No
Map Type:	Scotland East Lothian
Coordinates:	56.0553°N -2.7185°W

Edington Cottage Hospital is a hospital located in 54 St Baldred's Road, North Berwick, East Lothian. It is managed by NHS Lothian.^[1]

History

The hospital was founded by Elizabeth Edington (1831–1908), who bequeathed 10,000 pounds to found the hospital.^[2] Originally opened as Edington Home in October 1913,^[3] it was subsequently known as 'The Home of Tired Mothers'.^[4] It joined the National Health Service as Edington Cottage Hospital in 1948.^[5]

Services

Amongst other services, Edington Cottage Hospital has a minor injuries unit and GP beds for the frail elderly.^[6]

External links

• Friends of Edington Hospital

Notes and References

1. Web site: Edington Cottage Hospital . NHS Lothian . 15 January 2018.
2. Web site: Elizabeth Edington . Women of Scotland. 28 December 2018.
3. Web site: Edington Hospital. North Berwick. 28 December 2018.
4. Web site: Edington Cottage Hospital. Women of Scotland. 28 December 2018.
5. Web site: East Lothian Hospitals Board of Management. Lothian Health Services Archive. 28 December 2018.
6. Web site: Edington Cottage Hospital. East Lothian CHP Services. 28 December 2018.