Edington Cottage Hospital
Hospital in Scotland
56°03′19″N 2°43′07″W / 56.0553°N 2.7185°W / 56.0553; -2.7185Edington Cottage Hospital is a hospital located in 54 St Baldred's Road, North Berwick, East Lothian. It is managed by NHS Lothian.[1]
History
The hospital was founded by Elizabeth Edington (1831–1908), who bequeathed 10,000 pounds to found the hospital.[2] Originally opened as Edington Home in October 1913,[3] it was subsequently known as 'The Home of Tired Mothers'.[4] It joined the National Health Service as Edington Cottage Hospital in 1948.[5]
Services
Amongst other services, Edington Cottage Hospital has a minor injuries unit and GP beds for the frail elderly.[6]
References
- ^ "Edington Cottage Hospital". NHS Lothian. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Elizabeth Edington". Women of Scotland. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- ^ "Edington Hospital". North Berwick. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- ^ "Edington Cottage Hospital". Women of Scotland. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- ^ "East Lothian Hospitals Board of Management". Lothian Health Services Archive. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- ^ "Edington Cottage Hospital". East Lothian CHP Services. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
External links
- Friends of Edington Hospital
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