Is Gisburne Park Hospital closing down?

Is Gisburne Park Hospital closing down?

We thank our patients who have chosen Gisburne Park Hospital over the years, and hope that our sister hospitals, The Beardwood Hospital in Blackburn and The Lancaster Hospital in Lancaster will be able to serve you in the future.

Who owns Gisburne Park Hospital?

BMI Healthcare
Gisburne Park is an 18th-century country house and associated park in Gisburn, Lancashire, England, in the Ribble Valley some 6 miles (10 km) north-east of Clitheroe. The house is a Grade I listed building, and is now used as a hospital….

Who is Hindley?

Guy Hindley, 30, once named by Tatler magazine as a “Most Eligible Bachelor”, is heir to the 1,000-acre Gisburn Estate, acquired by his great-grandfather, founder of British Home Stores, from Lord Ribblesdale. Hindley isn’t flash, but the numberplate on his Freelander says BHS 1.

Is gisburn a town?

Gisburn (formerly Gisburne) is a village and civil parish within the Ribble Valley borough of Lancashire, England. Historically within the West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Clitheroe and 11 miles (18 km) west of Skipton.

What is gisburn famous for?

Many a deal has been made the well renowned Auction Mart, and one of Gisburn’s busiest times is when it’s market day. Visit the stunning Gisburn Forest, the largest forest in Lancashire and now home to one of the country’s premier mountain biking trails.

What is the population of Gisburn?

521

How many acres is Gisburn Forest?

3000 acres
Gisburn Forest sits at the north-eastern corner of Lancashire, close to North Yorkshire. Indeed, the forest was in West riding of Yorkshire up until 1974. The area is vast, nearly 3000 acres – making it the largest forest in Lancashire.

Do you have to pay at Gisburn Forest?

Parking and prices Gisburn Hub main car park uses number plate recognition, please pay on exit with card or coin. You can also pay online up to 48hrs after your visit on the Park with Ease website. Cocklet Hill and Stocks reservoir car parks uses Pay & Display with coin only.

How big is the Forest of Bowland?

312 square miles
The Forest of Bowland AONB covers 312 square miles of rural Lancashire and adjacent Yorkshire.

Is Gisburn Forest closed?

The forest is open from dawn until dusk, 7 days a week. The Gisburn Cafe is currently open Monday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Who owns the Forest of Bowland?

Part of Bowland is still owned by the Queen, but it hasn’t been completely wooded for about 1,000 years. ‘

Can you wild camp in the Forest of Bowland?

Is wild camping permitted in the Forest of Bowland? Generally the answer is no, but there is a certain area of Bowland which is sometimes open for wild campers. There is also a spot available just outside the Forest of Bowland, with excellent views of Pendle Hill.

How many people work at Gisburne Park Hospital?

The hospital, which can accommodate around 60 patients, employs 35 staff (28 full-time equivalents) at Gisburne Park. It is believed the vast majority will transfer to the Beardwood, and a significant number already work across Gisburne Park and Beardwood. Bosses say they do not know what will be done with the site.

When does BMI Gisburne Park Hospital in Blackburn close?

Bosses at the BMI Gisburne Park Hospital in Gisburn have announced that they will shut on March 31 with services moving to its sister site at Beardwood in Blackburn . The hospitals are used by NHS-funded patients and patients paying for their own treatment.

Who is the county council candidate for Gisburn?

Cllr Ged Murfin, who is the county council candidate for Gisburn, added: “Rapid access to appointments does not compensate for local accessibility for patients. “It will take a considerable time for people to travel to Blackburn and that does not think about the elderly patients and the particular attention they need.”