Andover War Memorial Hospital facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Andover War Memorial Hospital |
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Andover War Memorial Hospital
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 Location in Hampshire
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| Location | Charlton Road, Andover, Hampshire, England |
| Coordinates | 51°12′57″N 1°29′41″W / 51.215731°N 1.494772°W |
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| Care system | National Health Service |
| Hospital type | Community |
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| Emergency department | Minor Injuries Unit only |
| Beds | 806 (Trustwide, Quarter 3, 2018) |
| History | |
| Founded | 1926 |
The Andover War Memorial Hospital is a local hospital in Andover, Hampshire, England. It helps people get better after an illness or injury. The hospital offers different services like rehabilitation (helping people get back on their feet), a special unit for minor injuries, and outpatient appointments. This means you can visit for a check-up or treatment without staying overnight.
The hospital is run by the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Some other services are provided by the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. There's also a hospice called the Countess of Brecknock Hospice on the same site.
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History of the Hospital
The hospital started as a small "cottage hospital" in 1876. A cottage hospital was a small local hospital, often run by a doctor and nurses, serving a small community.
Later, people decided to build a new, bigger hospital. This new hospital was built to remember the soldiers and others who lost their lives in the First World War. It was officially opened in 1926 by a famous military leader, Viscount Allenby.
In 1948, the hospital became part of the National Health Service (NHS). The NHS is the main healthcare system in the UK, providing free healthcare to everyone.
In 2010, a brand new area for outpatient appointments was opened. This new building replaced an older one. In 2016, the road leading to the hospital was renamed Henry Gamman Drive. This was to honor Henry Gamman, who kindly gave the land for the hospital to be built on.
What Services Does the Hospital Offer?
Andover War Memorial Hospital provides several important services to the community.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy helps people improve their movement and reduce pain. At the hospital, physiotherapists work with both people who stay overnight and those who come for appointments. They can teach you exercises, give massages, and use other treatments to help your body heal.
Kingfisher Rehabilitation Unit
The Kingfisher Ward has 22 beds and helps older people get better after an illness or operation. This unit focuses on rehabilitation, which means helping patients regain their strength and independence. For example, they help people recover after bone operations, heart problems, or serious infections.
Maternity Centre
The Maternity Centre helps pregnant women and new mothers. They offer care before the baby is born (ante-natal) and after the baby arrives (post-natal). The centre also has a special program called "DOMINO." This program allows women with low-risk pregnancies to choose to give birth outside the hospital, with support from a team of midwives.
Minor Injuries Unit
The Minor Injuries Unit is run by nurses. It treats small injuries that are not emergencies. This helps people avoid going to a busy accident and emergency department. The unit can help with things like:
- Muscle and bone injuries
- Small cuts and wounds
- Minor burns and scalds
- Small head injuries
- Minor eye problems
- Insect bites
The unit also has an X-ray machine to check for broken bones.
Services from Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
The Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust also provides some services at the hospital. These include:
- Physiotherapy
- Spinal clinic (for back and neck problems)
- More rehabilitation services
- Podiatry (foot care)
- Health Visitors (nurses who support families with young children)
- School Nurses (nurses who work with schools)
The hospital is also where the Community Care Team for Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is based.
See Also
- List of hospitals in England
