Singleton Hospital

Singleton Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty Singleton) is a general hospital in Sketty Lane, Swansea, Wales. It is managed by Swansea Bay University Health Board.

Singleton Hospital
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Singleton Hospital
Shown in Swansea
Geography
LocationSingleton Park, Swansea, Wales
Coordinates51°36′34.00″N 3°59′08.00″W
Organisation
Care systemNHS Wales
TypeTeaching
Affiliated universitySwansea University
Services
Emergency departmentNo
Beds550
History
Opened1957
Links
Websitewww.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/863/page/39264
ListsHospitals in Wales

History

The first stage of the hospital, which included outpatients' facilities, was completed in 1957.[1] Work recommenced in 1963[2] and the second stage, which allowed the closure of the aging Swansea Hospital in St Helens Road, was completed in 1968.[3]

Services
Singleton Hospital

The hospital adjoins the Singleton Park Campus of Swansea University where there is a nursing school and a school of medicine.[4] The Maggie's Cancer Care Centre for South West Wales, which was designed by the Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa, is located in the grounds of Singleton Hospital.[5] There is also a GP-led Minor Injuries Unit.[6] The hospital benefits from its own Hospital Radio Station, Radio City 1386AM which has been part of the hospital.[7]

Public Transport

The hospital is served by a regular bus service between Morriston Hospital and Singleton Hospital.[8]

Southbound ftrmetro Northbound
Terminus   Singleton Hospital   Swansea University

References
  1. "50 Years of the NHS in Wales" (PDF). NHS Wales. p. 47. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  2. "50 Years of the NHS in Wales" (PDF). NHS Wales. p. 53. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  3. "Swansea Hospital, Swansea". National Archives. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  4. "Medical School Facilities". Swansea University. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  5. "Maggie's Swansea". Maggie's Centres. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  6. "Singleton". Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  7. "About us". Radio City 1386AM. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  8. "Singleton Hospital – Morriston Hospital". Bus times. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
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