Stephen Cottage Hospital Explained

Stephen Cottage Hospital
Location:Dufftown
Region:Moray
Country:Scotland
Healthcare:NHS Scotland
Type:Cottage
Emergency:Minor injuries unit
Beds:20
Founded:1890
Map Type:Scotland Moray
Coordinates:57.4456°N -3.1242°W

Stephen Hospital is a cottage hospital in Dufftown, Moray, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Grampian.

History

The hospital was endowed by George Stephen, 1st Baron Mount Stephen, the entrepreneur behind the creation of the Canadian Pacific Railway.[1] The hospital opened in 1890 and was extended by the addition of a second wing in 1984 and a purpose built health centre in 1976.[2]

Services

The hospital has 20 beds providing medical care, rehabilitation, assessment, palliative/terminal care, and convalescence.[2] It also has a 24-hour minor injuries unit.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Morris, Keith. The story of Lord Mount Stephen. 37. William Stevens. 1922. 978-0260086839.
  2. Web site: Stephen Hospital - Dufftown . NHS Grampian . 8 March 2012 . 12 July 2014.
  3. Web site: Local minor injury units. NHS Grampian - Know who to turn to. 19 January 2019.