West Berkshire Community Hospital

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West Berkshire Community Hospital
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Shown in Berkshire
Geography
Location Newbury, West Berkshire, England
Coordinates 51°24′22″N1°17′31″W / 51.406°N 1.292°W / 51.406; -1.292
Organisation
Care system National Health Service
Type Community
Services
Emergency department No
Beds60
History
Opened2004
Links
Website www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/our-sites/west-berkshire/west-berkshire-community-hospital/

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.

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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]

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References

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