Insch War Memorial Hospital

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Insch War Memorial Hospital
NHS Grampian
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Insch War Memorial Hospital
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Shown in Abderdeenshire
Geography
Location Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Coordinates 57°20′26″N2°36′51″W / 57.34056°N 2.61417°W / 57.34056; -2.61417
Organisation
Care system NHS
Type Community
Services
Emergency department Minor injuries unit
History
Opened1922
Links
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Insch War Memorial Hospital is a small community hospital located at Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Grampian.

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History

The hospital, which was built by public subscription to create a memorial for local people who gave their lives in the First World War, opened in August 1922. [1] It joined the National Health Service in 1948. [1] A day unit was added in 1972 and a further extension was opened in 1993. [2]

The hospital has been closed since March 2020 as management claimed it could not be operated safely due to COVID-19 restrictions. [3]

Services

The hospital's Minor Injury Unit Service is delivered by a dedicated Minor Injury trained nurse and operates Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Insch and District War Memorial Hospital, Insch". National Archives. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  2. "Insch War Memorial Hospital". Friends of Insch Hospital. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  3. Silva, Ana Da (16 July 2021). "Campaigners keen to reopen community hospital call on residents to register interests". Evening Express. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  4. "Insch War Memorial Hospital (Minor Injuries Unit)". Insch War Memorial Hospital. NHS Inform. Retrieved 6 February 2019.