Forfar Infirmary facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Forfar Infirmary |
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Forfar Infirmary
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 Location in Angus
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| Geography | |
| Location | Arbroath Road, Forfar, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°38′44″N 2°52′34″W / 56.6455°N 2.8760°W |
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| Care system | NHS Scotland |
| Hospital type | General |
| History | |
| Founded | 1862 |
| Closed | 2005 |
Forfar Infirmary was a hospital located on Arbroath Road in Forfar, a town in Angus, Scotland. It was managed by an organization called NHS Tayside, which provides healthcare in that area.
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History of Forfar Infirmary
Early Beginnings: From Poorhouse to Hospital
The story of Forfar Infirmary began with the Forfar Poorhouse. A poorhouse was a place where very poor people could live and get help. This poorhouse was finished in June 1861.
Right next to the poorhouse, a new hospital was built. This hospital was called Forfar Infirmary. It was made to help everyone in the local community, not just those in the poorhouse. The infirmary first opened its doors in July 1862.
Growing and Joining the NHS
Over the years, the hospital grew bigger. In 1922, two new sections, called "wings," were added to the building. This helped the hospital serve more people.
Later, in 1927, a special building was constructed for the nurses. This was called a nurses' home. It gave the nurses a place to live and rest.
In 1948, Forfar Infirmary became part of the National Health Service (NHS). The NHS is a system that provides healthcare for everyone in the UK, often without direct cost to the patient.
Closing Down and New Hospitals
Forfar Infirmary continued to help people for many more years. However, in 2005, its services were moved to a newer hospital. This new hospital was called Whitehills Hospital.
After the services moved, Forfar Infirmary closed its doors for good in 2005. The old buildings were later taken down.
