Builth Wells Hospital
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| Builth Wells Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Powys Teaching Health Board | |
 Builth Wells Hospital | |
  Shown in Powys | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Builth Wells, Powys, Wales |
| Coordinates | 52°08′52″N 3°24′35″W / 52.1477°N 3.4096°W |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | NHS Wales |
| Type | Community |
| History | |
| Opened | 1897 |
| Closed | 2013 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in Wales |
Builth Wells Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty Llanfair ym Muallt) was a heath facility in Bronllys, Wales. It was managed by Powys Teaching Health Board.
History
[edit]The hospital, which was designed by Telfer Smith, opened as Builth Wells Cottage Hospital in 1897.[1] The hospital joined the National Health Service in 1948.[1] After the Glan-Irfon Health & Social Care Centre opened in the town, the hospital closed in 2013.[2] The old hospital site was subsequently acquired by Wales & West Housing for redevelopment for residential use.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Plea to save Builth Cottage Hospital". Brecon and Radnor Express. 9 October 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ^ "Builth Wells hospital replaced by £5m health centre". BBC. 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ^ "Homes planned for former Builth Wells hospital site". BBC. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2020.