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| Name = Christchurch Hospital |
| Name = Christchurch Hospital |
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| Org/Group =[[University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust]] |
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| Location = [[Christchurch, Dorset|Christchurch]] |
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| Region = Dorset |
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| Founded = 1882 |
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'''Christchurch Hospital''' is |
'''Christchurch Hospital''' is run by the [[University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust]]. It is located in Fairmile in [[Christchurch, Dorset|Christchurch]], [[Dorset]], England. The hospital was managed by [[The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust]] until the merger with [[Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust]] on 1 October 2020. |
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==Location== |
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The hospital is located in Fairmile in [[Christchurch, Dorset|Christchurch]], [[Dorset]], England. It is served by bus routes operated by [[Wilts & Dorset]], [[Yellow Buses]] and [[Shamrock Buses]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The hospital has its origins in a workhouse infirmary built in 1882.<ref name=workhouses>{{cite web|url=http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Christchurch/|title=Christchurch|publisher=Workhouses|accessdate=27 July 2018}}</ref> New infirmary blocks were built at the north end of the site in 1913<ref name=workhouses/> and were used by the [[International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement|Red Cross]] during the [[World War I|First World War]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/2017/08/08/memorial-unveiled-pays-tribute-role-christchurch-hospital-wwi/|title=Memorial unveiled which pays tribute to the role of Christchurch Hospital during WWI|date=8 August 2017|publisher=Dorset for You|accessdate=27 July 2018|archive-date=27 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727181221/https://news.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/2017/08/08/memorial-unveiled-pays-tribute-role-christchurch-hospital-wwi/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The hospital joined the [[National Health Service]] in 1948 and, after the [[Royal Bournemouth Hospital]] opened in 1989,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rbch.nhs.uk/assets/templates/rbch/documents/our_services/support/communications/news_release/2010/021210_2.pdf|title=21 Achievements over 21 years|publisher=Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust|accessdate=27 July 2018|archive-date=26 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101226022939/http://www.rbch.nhs.uk/assets/templates/rbch/documents/our_services/support/communications/news_release/2010/021210_2.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> the site was rationalised and part of the site was sold for housing in 1995.<ref>{{cite book |title=Images of Christchurch|last=Newman |first=Sue|year=2009 |publisher=Tempus Publishing Limited |location=The Mill, Brimscombe Port, Stroud, Glos.|isbn=0-7524-1050-4|page=61}}<!--|accessdate=2010-07-23--></ref> It has subsequently developed as a centre for [[rehabilitation medicine|rehabilitation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/RDZ05/reports|title=Christchurch Hospital|publisher=Care Quality Commission|accessdate=27 July 2018}}</ref> The [[Secretary of State for Health and Social Care|Secretary of State for Health]], [[Alan Milburn]], awarded the hospital's [[stroke]] service Beacon status in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rbch.nhs.uk/index.php?id=556|title=Christchurch Hospital|publisher=Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust|accessdate=27 July 2018|archive-date=27 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727212303/http://www.rbch.nhs.uk/index.php?id=556|url-status=dead}}</ref> Various acute services were transferred from Christchurch Hospital to the [[Royal Bournemouth Hospital]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/4783926.Hospital_bosses_blasted_over_Christchurch_ward_closure_consultation/|title=Hospital bosses blasted over Christchurch ward closure consultation|date=9 December 2009|publisher=Bournemouth Echo|accessdate=11 September 2018}}</ref> |
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The buildings began their life as the Christchurch Workhouse, built in 1881. The same buildings were used as a military hospital during both [[World War I]] and [[World War II]] - several wards were added during this time. |
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Christchurch Hospital was first opened as a public hospital in 1948 following the abolishment of the [[English Poor Laws|Poor Law]] and the creation of the [[National Health Service|NHS]]. |
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⚫ | An all-age rehabilitation service is available, though most patients are elderly. To support rehabilitation there are [[physiotherapy]] and [[occupational therapy]] facilities. There is a day hospital, a [[dermatology]] resource unit, [[rheumatology]], and a [[Macmillan Cancer Support|Macmillan]] unit ([[palliative care]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drfosterhealth.co.uk/hospital-guide/hospital/nhs/Royal-Bournemouth-Hospital,-The-198.aspx|title=Hospital guide: Christchurch Hospital|publisher=[[Dr Foster Intelligence|Dr Foster]]|year=2010|accessdate=2010-07-19}}</ref> |
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==Other hospitals in group== |
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Following the opening of the [[Royal Bournemouth Hospital]] in 1992, acute services were moved there. The hospital was rationalised and older buildings were sold for development - a large proportion of the site was turned into housing in 1995.<ref>{{cite book |title=Images of Christchurch|last=Newman |first=Sue|year=2009 |publisher=Tempus Publishing Limited |location=The Mill, Brimscombe Port, Stroud, Glos.|isbn=0-7524-1050-4|page=61}}<!--|accessdate=2010-07-23--></ref> |
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* [[Poole Hospital]] |
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* [[Royal Bournemouth Hospital]] |
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It developed as a centre for [[rehabilitation medicine|rehabilitation]]. There has been a complete refurbishment programme and new building work for that purpose. The [[Secretary of State for Health]], [[Alan Milburn]], awarded the trust’s [[stroke]] service Beacon status in 2000. |
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The Hospital Trust gained Foundation status on 1 April 2005 following three consecutive years of being rated as a three star performing trust.<ref name="RBH">{{cite web|url=http://www.rbch.nhs.uk/about_us/hospitals/index.shtml|title=The Christchurch Hospital|publisher=The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Trust|year=2010|accessdate=2010-07-19}}</ref> |
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⚫ | An all-age rehabilitation service is available, though most patients are elderly. To support rehabilitation there are [[physiotherapy]] and [[occupational therapy]] facilities. There |
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==See also== |
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==External links== |
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* {{official website}} |
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* [http://www.rbch.nhs.uk/about_us/hospitals/pdf/christchurch_hospital.pdf Christchurch Hospital Map] |
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Latest revision as of 08:27, 18 August 2024
Christchurch Hospital | |
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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | |
Geography | |
Location | Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 50°44′40.79″N 1°47′25.5″W / 50.7446639°N 1.790417°W |
Organisation | |
Care system | Public NHS |
Type | Specialised - rehabilitation |
Services | |
Emergency department | No Accident & Emergency |
History | |
Opened | 1882 |
Links | |
Website | www |
Lists | Hospitals in the United Kingdom |
Christchurch Hospital is run by the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. It is located in Fairmile in Christchurch, Dorset, England. The hospital was managed by The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust until the merger with Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on 1 October 2020.
History
[edit]The hospital has its origins in a workhouse infirmary built in 1882.[1] New infirmary blocks were built at the north end of the site in 1913[1] and were used by the Red Cross during the First World War.[2] The hospital joined the National Health Service in 1948 and, after the Royal Bournemouth Hospital opened in 1989,[3] the site was rationalised and part of the site was sold for housing in 1995.[4] It has subsequently developed as a centre for rehabilitation.[5] The Secretary of State for Health, Alan Milburn, awarded the hospital's stroke service Beacon status in 2000.[6] Various acute services were transferred from Christchurch Hospital to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in 2010.[7]
Services
[edit]An all-age rehabilitation service is available, though most patients are elderly. To support rehabilitation there are physiotherapy and occupational therapy facilities. There is a day hospital, a dermatology resource unit, rheumatology, and a Macmillan unit (palliative care).[8]
Other hospitals in group
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Christchurch". Workhouses. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ^ "Memorial unveiled which pays tribute to the role of Christchurch Hospital during WWI". Dorset for You. 8 August 2017. Archived from the original on 27 July 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ^ "21 Achievements over 21 years" (PDF). Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 December 2010. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ^ Newman, Sue (2009). Images of Christchurch. The Mill, Brimscombe Port, Stroud, Glos.: Tempus Publishing Limited. p. 61. ISBN 0-7524-1050-4.
- ^ "Christchurch Hospital". Care Quality Commission. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ^ "Christchurch Hospital". Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Archived from the original on 27 July 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ^ "Hospital bosses blasted over Christchurch ward closure consultation". Bournemouth Echo. 9 December 2009. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
- ^ "Hospital guide: Christchurch Hospital". Dr Foster. 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
Further reading
[edit]- Lindner, Reinhard (1998). From a Workhouse with Infirmary to an NHS Hospital: Historical Study of the First 10 Years of Christchurch Hospital as an NHS Hospital. ISBN 0-9531830-0-9.