The Harbour (hospital) explained

The Harbour
Org/Group:	Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location:	Windmill Rise, Blackpool
Country:	England
Healthcare:	National Health Service
Type:	Psychiatric
Beds:	154
Helipad:	No
Founded:	2014
Map Type:	Lancashire
Coordinates:	53.8004°N -2.9915°W

The Harbour is a mental health hospital in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It is managed by Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust. The hospital provides in-patient mental health services for Lancashire.^[1]

History

The hospital was officially opened by Alastair Campbell in October 2015.^[2] Since opening it has had difficulties attracting sufficient skilled psychiatric staff.^[3]

Notes and References

1. News: Coroner demands action over ‘serious systems failure’ at Blackpool’s Harbour mental health facility. Blackpool Gazette. 27 November 2017 . 24 June 2018.
   - News: Fire breaks out at The Harbour mental health unit. Michael Holmes. Blackpool Gazette. 8 December 2017 . 24 June 2018.
   - News: Van man sparks security scare at Blackpool mental health unit. Brian Ellis. Blackpool Gazette. 24 March 2018 . 24 June 2018.
2. Web site: Extra beds at troubled £40m Harbour unit. 31 October 2015. Blackpool Gazette. 2 November 2018.
3. News: Trust chiefs say ‘staffing is a priority’ after Harbour worker’s concern. Michael Holmes. Blackpool Gazette . 6 November 2017. 24 June 2018.
   - Web site: The Harbour. Care Quality Commission. 24 June 2018.