Lluesty Hospital

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Lluesty Hospital
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
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Holywell Chapel with the old Lluesty Hospital in the background
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Shown in Flintshire
Geography
Location Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Coordinates 53°15′59″N3°13′00″W / 53.2663°N 3.2168°W / 53.2663; -3.2168 Coordinates: 53°15′59″N3°13′00″W / 53.2663°N 3.2168°W / 53.2663; -3.2168
Organisation
Care system NHS Wales
Hospital type Community Hospital
History
Opened1840
Closed2008
Links
Lists Hospitals in Wales

Lluesty Hospital (Welsh : Ysbyty Lluesty) was a community hospital in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales. It was managed by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

History

The hospital had its origins in the Holywell Union Workhouse which was designed by John Welch and completed in 1840. [1] A separate infirmary was added in 1913. [2] The facility became the Luesty Public Assistance Institution in 1930 and then joined the National Health Service as Lluesty General Hospital in 1948. [2] After services transferred to Holywell Community Hospital, Lluesty Hospital closed in 2008. [3]

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References

  1. "Holywell". Workhouses. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Lluesty Hospital, Holywell". National Archives. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  3. "Holywell's hospital has an open day". Daily Post. 3 March 2008. Retrieved 28 February 2019.