Raikeswood Hospital

Last updated

Raikeswood Hospital
Gainsborough Court (geograph 2296057).jpg
Raikeswood Hospital
Raikeswood Hospital
North Yorkshire UK location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Shown in North Yorkshire
Geography
LocationGargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England
Coordinates 53°57′48″N2°01′28″W / 53.9634°N 2.0244°W / 53.9634; -2.0244 Coordinates: 53°57′48″N2°01′28″W / 53.9634°N 2.0244°W / 53.9634; -2.0244
Organisation
Care system NHS
Services
Emergency department No
History
Opened1840
Closed1991
Links
Lists Hospitals in England

Raikeswood Hospital was a health facility in Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It has been converted for residential use and remains a Grade II listed building. [1]

History

The facility had its origins in the Skipton Union Workhouse which was designed by George Webster [2] and opened in 1840. [3] A new infirmary was added in 1900. [3] It became the Skipton Public Assistance Institution in 1930 and then joined the National Health Service as Raikeswood Hospital in 1948. [3] After services had transferred to Skipton General Hospital in April 1991, Raikeswood Hospital closed and was subsequently converted for residential use as Gainsborough Court. [4]

Related Research Articles

Moorgreen Hospital Hospital in England

Moorgreen Hospital was a community hospital in West End, near Southampton. It was managed by Southampton City Primary Care Trust.

Billinge Hospital Hospital in England

Billinge Hospital was a National Health Service facility in the Billinge Higher End district of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. It was managed by the 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust based in West and North Yorkshire, England; it also serves part of East Lancashire.

Freedom Fields Hospital Hospital in Plymouth, United Kingdom

Freedom Fields Hospital was an acute hospital in Plymouth that closed in 1998. The site formerly occupied by the hospital has now been largely redeveloped for residential use.

Lambeth Hospital Psychiatric hospital in Lambeth, London

Lambeth Hospital is a mental health facility in Landor Road, South London. It was previously known as the "Landor Road hospital" and is now operated by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and is affiliated with King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry. It is also part of the King's Health Partners academic health science centre and the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Mental Health.

Blackberry Hill Hospital Hospital in Bristol, United Kingdom

Blackberry Hill Hospital is an NHS psychiatric hospital in Fishponds, Bristol, England, specialising in forensic mental health services, operated by the Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. The hospital also offers drug and alcohol rehabilitation inpatient services, and is the base for a number of community mental health teams.

St Davids Hospital, Cardiff Hospital in Wales

St David's Hospital is a health facility in Canton, Cardiff, Wales. It is managed by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The original main block is a Grade II listed building.

Brighton General Hospital Hospital in East Sussex, England

Brighton General Hospital is an acute general hospital on Elm Grove in Brighton, East Sussex. It is managed by Sussex Community NHS Trust. The main Arundel building is a Grade II listed building.

St Giles Hospital Hospital in London, England

St Giles' Hospital was a hospital located in Camberwell, London.

Old Newton Abbot Hospital Hospital in Devon, England

The old Newton Abbot Hospital was a health facility in East Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, England. It was managed by Torbay and Southern Devon Health and Care NHS Trust. The main entrance block is a Grade II listed building.

Belmont Hospital, Tiverton Hospital in Devon, England

Belmont Hospital was a health facility in Belmont Road, Tiverton, Devon, England. It has been converted into apartments and remains a Grade II listed building.

Torridge Hospital Hospital in Devon, England

Torridge Hospital was a health facility in Meddon Street, Bideford, Devon, England. It has been converted into apartments and remains a Grade II listed building.

East Riding General Hospital Hospital in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England

East Riding General Hospital was a health facility in Bridlington Road, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Westwood Hospital Hospital in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England

Westwood Hospital was a health facility in The Woodlands, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Both the original block and the gateway are Grade II listed buildings.

Victoria Hospital, Richmond Hospital in North Yorkshire, England

The Victoria Hospital was a health facility in Queen's Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, England. It is now used as a funeral director's offices and remains a Grade II listed building.

Nether Edge Hospital Hospital in South Yorkshire, England

The Nether Edge Hospital was a health facility in Union Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The main building, known as the Kingswood Building, remains a Grade II listed building.

Carlisle City General Hospital Hospital in Cumbria, England

The Carlisle City General Hospital was a health facility in Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, England. It is a Grade II listed building.

St Johns Hospital, Chelmsford Hospital in Essex, England

St John's Hospital was a health facility in Wood Street, Chelmsford, Essex. It was managed by Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust.

West Hill Hospital Hospital in Kent, England

West Hill Hospital was a health facility in West Hill, Dartford, Kent, England. It was managed by Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.

Newark Hospital Hospital in England

Newark Hospital is a health facility in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England. It is managed by the Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

References

  1. Historic England. "Administration Block of Raikeswood Hospital (1131874)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  2. "Conservation Area Appraisal: Skipton-in-Craven" (PDF). Craven District Council. 2008. p. 33. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 "Skipton". Workhouses. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  4. "Raikeswood Hospital closed 25 years ago amid much bitterness". Craven Herald. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2020.