West Berkshire Community Hospital Explained

West Berkshire Community Hospital
Org/Group:	Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Location:	Newbury
Region:	West Berkshire
Country:	England
Healthcare:	National Health Service
Type:	Community
Emergency:	No
Beds:	60
Founded:	2004
Coordinates:	51.406°N -1.292°W
Map Type:	Berkshire

West Berkshire Community Hospital is a small hospital located in the Benham Hill area of Newbury, in West Berkshire, England. It is managed by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

History

The hospital, established to replace the services previously provided by Newbury and Sandleford hospitals, was officially opened by Princess Anne in October 2004.^{[1] [2]} A new renal and cancer care unit under construction at the hospital is due to be completed later in 2018.^[3]

It is to have one of the 40 diagnostic community centres which are intended to expand the range of diagnostic services available outside hospitals.^[4]

See also

• List of hospitals in England

External links

• Official site

Notes and References

1. Web site: Public Service Review: West Berkshire Community Hospital. PSCA. 20 September 2018.
2. Web site: A charity has revealed plans for a £7.2m cancer treatment unit at West Berkshire Community Hospital. Newbury Today. 13 February 2015. 20 September 2018.
3. Web site: Trust Board Papers. 8 May 2018. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. 20 September 2018.
4. News: £3m boost for community diagnostic services in Berkshire . 8 December 2021 . Building Better Healthcare . 25 October 2021.