Midlothian Community Hospital

The Midlothian Community Hospital is a community hospital in Eskbank Road, Bonnyrigg, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Lothian.[1]

Midlothian Community Hospital
NHS Lothian
Midlothian Community Hospital
Midlothian Community Hospital is located in Midlothian
Midlothian Community Hospital
Shown in Midlothian
Geography
LocationBonnyrigg, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Coordinates55°52′49″N 3°05′24″W / 55.88018°N 3.09001°W / 55.88018; -3.09001
Organisation
Care systemPublic NHS
TypeCommunity hospital
Services
Emergency departmentNo Accident & Emergency
Beds88
History
Opened2010
Links
Websitewww.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/hospitals/mlch/
ListsHospitals in Scotland

History

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Plans for the hospital were announced in 2005, with the facility intended to replace the continuing care elements of Loanhead Hospital and Rosslynlee Hospital.[2] It was built by Robertson Group and opened in September 2010.[3]

Services

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The hospital has 88 staffed beds spread across 4 wards.[4] Some 40 beds are allocated to care of the elderly and 48 for elderly people with mental health issues.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Midlothian Community Hospital". NHS Lothian. 27 April 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  2. ^ "Hospital shake-up plans approved". BBC News. 19 February 2005. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
  3. ^ "New hospital opens in Midlothian". Deadline Scotland. 13 September 2010. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Midlothian Community Hospital PFI". Robertson Group. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  5. ^ "Sturgeon launches £18m Midlothian hospital". BBC News. 26 September 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2014.