South Pembrokeshire Hospital

South Pembrokeshire Hospital
Hywel Dda University Health Board
South Pembrokeshire Hospital (on the left)
Shown in Pembrokeshire
Geography
Location	Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Coordinates	51°41′34″N4°57′23″W / 51.6928°N 4.9565°W / 51.6928; -4.9565
Organisation
Care system	Public NHS
Type	Community hospital
History
Founded	1902
Links
Lists	Hospitals in Wales

South Pembrokeshire Hospital (Welsh : Ysbyty De Sir Benfro) is a community hospital in Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is managed by the Hywel Dda University Health Board.

History

The hospital was originally built as a Royal Naval Hospital in 1902 ^[1] and was expanded by the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. ^[2] In November 2013, the Minor Injury Unit was closed, and staff relocated to Withybush General Hospital. ^[3]

Services

The hospital has 35 inpatient beds and five social care beds. It operates various rehabilitation, outpatient services. ^[4]

References

1. "Council, Politics & Public Services - Healthcare". Pembroke Dock Community Web Project. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
2. "A Guide to the Military Heritage of Pembrokeshire". Pembrokeshire Military and Maritime Heritage Group. 2009. p. 87. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
3. "South Pembrokeshire minor injuries unit to close on November 4". Western Telegraph. 28 October 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
4. "Technical Document - Community Hospitals". Hywel Dda Health Board. August 2012. p. 5. Retrieved 13 December 2014.