South Pembrokeshire Hospital Explained

South Pembrokeshire Hospital
Org/Group:	Hywel Dda University Health Board
Location:	Pembroke Dock
Region:	Pembrokeshire
State:	Wales
Country:	UK
Coordinates:	51.6928°N -4.9565°W
Healthcare:	NHS
Type:	Community hospital
Founded:	1902
Map Type:	Wales Pembrokeshire

South Pembrokeshire Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty De Sir Benfro) is a community hospital in Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is managed by the Hywel Dda University Health Board.

History

The hospital was originally built as a Royal Naval Hospital in 1902^[1] and was expanded by the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.^[2] In November 2013, the Minor Injury Unit was closed, and staff relocated to Withybush General Hospital.^[3]

Services

The hospital has 35 inpatient beds and five social care beds. It operates various rehabilitation, outpatient services.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Council, Politics & Public Services - Healthcare . Pembroke Dock Community Web Project . 13 December 2014.
2. Web site: A Guide to the Military Heritage of Pembrokeshire . Pembrokeshire Military and Maritime Heritage Group . 87 . 2009 . 13 December 2014.
3. News: South Pembrokeshire minor injuries unit to close on November 4 . Western Telegraph . 28 October 2013. 13 December 2014.
4. Web site: Technical Document - Community Hospitals . Hywel Dda Health Board . 5 . August 2012. 13 December 2014.