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When did PMH Swindon close?

When did PMH Swindon close?

3 December 2002
After services transferred to the Great Western Hospital, the Princess Margaret Hospital closed on 3 December 2002. The building was demolished in 2004 and the 25-acre site was redeveloped as housing.

How many beds did Princess Margaret Hospital Swindon have?

524-bed
Neither lived to see the demolition of the hospital, whose 524-bed capacity was sometimes regarded as inadequate, particularly during flu outbreaks in winter. The fabric of the building deteriorated to the extent that £50 million of repairs would have been necessary.

Where was old Swindon hospital?

The original hospital in Swindon was the Princess Margaret Hospital, in the Okus suburb to the south of the town, which started providing services to patients in 1960 but was not formally opened by Princess Margaret until April 1966.

What is Swindon hospital called?

The Great Western Hospital
The Great Western Hospital is a modern hospital providing emergency care, surgery, diagnostics, paediatrics, maternity, outpatient and day case services. The hospital opened in December 2002, replacing the Princess Margaret Hospital in Old Town, Swindon.

How many beds does Great Western Hospital Swindon have?

400
Great Western Hospital/Number of beds

When did Swindon Princess Margaret open?

1966
Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon/Founded

When was Swindon hospital built?

2002
Great Western Hospital/Founded

Which NHS Trust is Swindon in?

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Trust
The Great Western Hospitals NHS Trust – Swindon.

Is Swindon a nice place to live?

Swindon is considered one of the top places to live in the UK, though some people consider it dull. The town offers many employment opportunities, reliable transport links, and good schools. Although the cost of living is relatively high, the house prices are moderately low.

Who owns Swindon Great Western?

Semperian PPP Investment Partners
The hospital building was built under the Private Finance Initiative and is owned by Semperian PPP Investment Partners which has a contract with Carillion to provide facilities such as catering and housekeeping.

What trust is Swindon hospital?

When did GWH Swindon open?

Great Western Hospital/Founded

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Ruth Doyle