Girvan Community Hospital

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Girvan Community Hospital
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
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Girvan Community Hospital
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Shown in South Ayrshire
Geography
Location Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland
Coordinates 55°14′54″N4°50′50″W / 55.2484°N 4.8471°W / 55.2484; -4.8471
Organisation
Care system NHS Scotland
Type General
History
Opened2010
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Girvan Community Hospital is a health facility in Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

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History

The facility was commissioned to replace the aging Davidson Hospital. [1] The building, which was designed by Austin-Smith:Lord and built by Barr Construction at a cost £15.2 million, was completed in March 2010. [2] [3]

Services

The hospital is a 26-bed inpatient beds (GP-led) with various services including a Minor injuries unit, two GP practices, outpatient services, a Scottish Ambulance Service base and a Boots pharmacy. [4]

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References

  1. "Davidson Cottage Hospital". Buildings at Risk Register. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  2. "Girvan Community Hospital". E-architect. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  3. "Girvan Community Hospital". Austin-Smith:Lord. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  4. "Girvan Community Hospital". www.boots.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.