Blyth Community Hospital

Blyth Community Hospital is a health facility in Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, England. It is managed by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Blyth Community Hospital
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Blyth Community Hospital is located in Northumberland
Blyth Community Hospital
Shown in Northumberland
Geography
LocationThoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, England
Coordinates55°07′40″N 1°31′02″W / 55.1278°N 1.5171°W / 55.1278; -1.5171
Organisation
Care systemNHS
TypeCommunity
History
Opened1987

History

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The facility, which was commissioned at the instigation of local general practitioners,[1] opened in 1987.[2][3] In 2006 concerns were raised in the UK Parliament that the minor injuries centre at the hospital might have to close.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "History". Marine Medical Group. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  2. ^ "The design of community hospitals" (PDF). Welsh Government. 1991. p. 12. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  3. ^ "NHS construction projects". Hansard. 15 July 1987. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Health business". Hansard. 5 July 2006. Retrieved 21 February 2020.