Galloway Community Hospital Explained

Galloway Community Hospital
Org/Group:NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Location:Stranraer
Region:Dumfries and Galloway
Country:Scotland
Healthcare:NHS Scotland
Type:Community
Emergency:Yes
Founded:2006
Website:Hospital page
Map Type:Scotland Dumfries and Galloway
Coordinates:54.8992°N -5.0212°W

The Galloway Community Hospital is a small hospital in Stranraer, Galloway, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

History

The hospital was commissioned to replace the Garrick and Dalrymple hospitals in Stranraer and is located on the site of part of the Dalrymple hospital, adjacent to the Waverley Medical Centre.[1] It opened on a partial basis in September 2006,[2] with the renal unit opening in April 2007.[3]

Services

Services provided at the hospital include accident and emergency.[4] It has stage 1 accreditation as baby friendly.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Galloway Community Hospital. Healthcare Improvement Scotland. 28 December 2018.
  2. News: £12.5m community hospital opens . . 4 September 2006 . 12 July 2014.
  3. Web site: No more trips to Dumfries. 5 April 2007. Galloway Gazette. 28 December 2018.
  4. Web site: Galloway Community Hospital . NHS Dumfries and Galloway . 12 July 2014.
  5. Web site: Galloway Community Hospital, Stranraer . Baby Friendly Initiative . 13 July 2014.

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