Lymington Hospital Explained

Lymington Hospital
Org/Group:Hampshire Primary Care Trust
Location:Lymington
Region:Hampshire
State:England
Country:UK
Type:Community
Founded:1913
Closed:2007
Map Type:Hampshire

Lymington Hospital was a consultant-led community hospital in Lymington, Hampshire. It was administered by New Forest Primary Care Trust before it was replaced by the Hampshire Primary Care Trust.

History

The fundraising for the new hospital was led by Lord Arthur Cecil, one of the younger sons of 2nd Marquess of Salisbury.[1] It was designed by Horace Bernton-Benjamin, a local architect, and included two four-bedded wards and one emergency ward.[1] It was opened as the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in 1913.[2]

It installed X-ray equipment at an early stage,[1] before joining the National Health Service as Lymington Hospital in 1948.[3] After services were transferred to Lymington New Forest Hospital in 2007,[4] the site was redeveloped for housing.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Healthcare before the NHS. Lymington and District Historical Society. 6 October 2018.
  2. Book: Lymington through time. Jude . James. Roland . Stott. Amberley. 2012. 978-1445609546 .
  3. Web site: Lymington Hospital. National Archives. 24 August 2018.
  4. http://www.hampshirepct.nhs.uk/news.htm?newsid=4425&stdate= Hampshire PCT News: Royal opening for new Hospital
  5. Web site: Former hospital site to host new luxury homes. 13 January 2007. Daily Echo. 24 August 2018.