St David's Hospital, Cardiff facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St David's Hospital |
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| Cardiff and Vale University Health Board | |
The Grade II listed entrance building of the previous St David's Hospital, now converted into apartments
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 Location in Cardiff
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| Geography | |
| Location | Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°28′51″N 3°11′29″W / 51.4808°N 3.1914°W |
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| Care system | Public NHS |
| Hospital type | General |
| History | |
| Founded | 1839 |
St David's Hospital (which is Ysbyty Dewi Sant in Welsh) is a healthcare building in Canton, Cardiff, Wales. The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board manages it. The original main part of the hospital is a special building. It is protected because of its history and design.
History of St David's Hospital
The First Hospital Building
In 1836, Cardiff created its own "Poor Law Union." This was a group of areas that worked together to help people who were poor or sick. A new building called the Cardiff Union Workhouse was built in 1839. It cost about £7,500.
As more people moved to the area, the workhouse became too small. In 1862, children living there moved to a different school. Then, in 1872, a special area for sick people was added. This part, called an infirmary, had 164 beds.
The building grew even bigger in 1881. A new entrance was added on Cowbridge Road. It had a tall, three-story tower with a clock. More rooms were built for meetings and waiting areas. By 1908, the workhouse could hold over 1,000 people.
In 1948, the hospital became part of the National Health Service (NHS). It was then named St David's Hospital. A famous person born in the hospital's maternity unit was Ryan Giggs. He is a well-known Welsh football player, born there in 1973.
The old hospital closed in the early 1990s. Most of the old buildings were taken down. Only the Victorian entrance and clock tower remained. This old part became damaged over time. But in 2002, it was fixed up and turned into apartments.
The Modern Hospital Facility
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A new, modern hospital building was planned in 1999. It was built behind the old hospital. This new facility cost £16 million. It opened on Saint David's Day in 2002.
The new hospital has 100 beds. It helps people with mental health needs and older patients. It also offers services for children, different therapies, and dental care.
