West Berkshire Community Hospital

West Berkshire Community Hospital
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
West Berkshire Community Hospital is located in Berkshire
West Berkshire Community Hospital
Shown in Berkshire
Geography
LocationNewbury, West Berkshire, England
Coordinates51°24′22″N 1°17′31″W / 51.406°N 1.292°W / 51.406; -1.292
Organisation
Care systemNational Health Service
TypeCommunity
Services
Emergency departmentNo
Beds60
History
Opened2004
Links
Websitewww.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.

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]

See also

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.

External links

  • Official site
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