Ayrshire Central Hospital

Ayrshire Central Hospital is a healthcare facility located in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. It is managed by the NHS Ayrshire and Arran, a part of the National Health Service in Scotland.

History

The Ayrshire Central Hospital was officially opened in 1941, during the World War II. It was initially used as a military hospital, providing medical services to the soldiers. After the war, it was converted into a civilian hospital and has been serving the local community ever since.

Services

Ayrshire Central Hospital provides a wide range of medical services. It has departments for General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Psychiatry. The hospital also has a Radiology department equipped with modern imaging technologies.

Facilities

The hospital has a total of 360 beds, spread across various departments. It also has a Pharmacy on-site, providing medicines to the patients. The hospital is equipped with a Helipad for emergency air ambulance services.

Future Developments

There are plans to expand the hospital's services and facilities in the future. This includes the construction of a new Cancer Care centre and the expansion of the Emergency Department.

See Also

• List of hospitals in Scotland
• NHS Ayrshire and Arran
• National Health Service

References

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