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After acute services transferred to [[Glan Clwyd Hospital]], the Royal Alexandra Hospital became a specialist geriatric facility in 1980.<ref name=points/> Inpatient services were discontinued in 2009.<ref name=points/> |
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In May 2020 plans for a new community hospital as part of a wider refurbishment were released by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board <ref>{{cite web|url=https://north.wales/news/fly-through-video-shows-how-new-rhyl-community-hospital-could-look-15646.html|title=Fly-through video shows how new Rhyl community hospital could look|website=North.Wales}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 14:44, 19 May 2020
| Royal Alexandra Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board | |
 Royal Alexandra Hospital | |
  Shown in Denbighshire | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Rhyl, Denbighshire, Wales |
| Coordinates | 53°19′35″N 3°28′50″W / 53.32639°N 3.48056°W |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Local authority and private subscription to 1948; NHS from 1948 |
| Type | Specialist |
| Services | |
| Speciality | Geriatric services |
| History | |
| Opened | 1872 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in Wales |
The Royal Alexandra Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty Frenhinol Alexandra) is a community hospital in Rhyl, Denbighshire, Wales. It is managed by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The hospital is a Grade II listed building.[1]
History
The hospital has its origins in a convalescent home for sick and needy children established on East Parade in 1872.[2] It moved to the Baths building in 1873 and was renamed the Royal Alexandra Hospital in 1882.[2] Piecemeal expansions occurred until the site for the present building was purchased.[1]
The present building was designed by Alfred Waterhouse, perhaps with later input from his son, Paul, as a children's hospital and convalescent home. The hospital design, which was based on a pavilion incorporating open balconies and verandahs, responded to the importance then attached to fresh air as a treatment.[1] Funding came from voluntary subscription, the town council and the Duke of Westminster.[1] Construction started in 1899 and it was officially opened by Prince George and Princess Mary in 1902.[2] An additional east wing was added to the original central and west wings between 1908 and 1910.[1]
After acute services transferred to Glan Clwyd Hospital, the Royal Alexandra Hospital became a specialist geriatric facility in 1980.[2] Inpatient services were discontinued in 2009.[2]
In May 2020 plans for a new community hospital as part of a wider refurbishment were released by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board [3]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Royal Alexandra Hospital". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl". History Points. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Fly-through video shows how new Rhyl community hospital could look". North.Wales.
