Peterhead Community Hospital Explained

Peterhead Community Hospital
Location:Peterhead
Region:Aberdeenshire
State:Scotland
Country:UK
Healthcare:NHS
Type:Community
Emergency:Minor injuries unit
Founded:1939
Map Type:Scotland Aberdeenshire

Peterhead Community Hospital is located in Peterhead, a coastal town approximately 32 miles north of Aberdeen, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Grampian.

History

The hospital was financed by a gift from W. B. Shewan.[1] It was designed by John Alexander William Grant and involved the conversion of a villa which was acquired in 1934 and the works were completed in 1939.[2] Following extensive redevelopment, new facilities were officially opened by Princess Anne in August 1994.[3]

In August 2005 Aberdeenshire Community Health Partnership issued a consultation document on Older People’s Services, Maternity Services and Diagnostic and Treatment Services which included several proposals for reorganisation of services in the area.[4]

Work to the main hospital entrance was completed in March 2014.[5]

Services

The services provided include a small midwife led maternity unit. The hospital also has a minor injuries unit.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peterhead Cottage Hospital. Historic Hospitals. 13 January 2019.
  2. Web site: Peterhead Cottage Hospital. Dictionary of Scottish Architects. 13 January 2019.
  3. Web site: Peterhead Community Hospital. . 8 March 2012. 8 June 2014.
  4. Web site: Older People’s Services, Maternity Services and Diagnostic and Treatment Services . Aberdeenshire Community Health Partnership . 2006-07-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070312025016/http://193.195.78.72/nhsgrampian/files/Aberdeenshire.rtf . 12 March 2007 . dead .
  5. News: New doors on the way at Peterhead Hospital . Buchan Observer . 9 March 2014 . 8 June 2014.
  6. Web site: Know who to turn to: Local minor injury units . NHS Grampian . 8 June 2014.