Lluesty Hospital Explained

Lluesty Hospital
Org/Group:Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Map Type:Wales Flintshire
Location:Holywell, Flintshire
State:Wales
Country:UK
Coordinates:53.2663°N -3.2168°W
Healthcare:NHS Wales
Type:Community Hospital
Founded:1840
Closed:2008

Lluesty Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty Lluesty) was a community hospital in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales. It was managed by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

History

The hospital had its origins in the Holywell Union Workhouse which was designed by John Welch and completed in 1840.[1] A separate infirmary was added in 1913.[2] The facility became the Luesty Public Assistance Institution in 1930 and then joined the National Health Service as Lluesty General Hospital in 1948.[2] After services transferred to Holywell Community Hospital, Lluesty Hospital closed in 2008.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Holywell. Workhouses. 21 March 2020.
  2. Web site: Lluesty Hospital, Holywell. National Archives. 28 February 2019.
  3. Web site: Holywell’s hospital has an open day. Daily Post. 3 March 2008. 28 February 2019.