Grange University Hospital

Grange University Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty Athrofaol y Faenor) is a Specialist Critical Care Centre at the site of Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital on the eastern side of Cwmbran. It is managed by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Grange University Hospital
Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board
Grange University Hospital
Grange University Hospital is located in Torfaen
Grange University Hospital
Shown in Torfaen
Geography
LocationCwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom
Coordinates51°38′49″N 2°59′46″W / 51.647°N 2.996°W / 51.647; -2.996
Organisation
Care systemPublic NHS
TypeSpecialist Critical Care Centre
Services
Emergency departmentYes - Open 24 hours per day
Beds560
HelipadYes
History
Opened17 November 2020
Links
Websitewww.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/866/page/61210
ListsHospitals in Wales

History

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The hospital, which was designed by the Building Design Partnership[1] and built by Laing O'Rourke[2] at a cost of £350 million, opened on 17 November 2020.[3] Facilities include 470 beds and a 24-hour emergency department and assessment unit.[3]

Space for 384 beds was opened in April 2020, a year in advance of schedule, in case they were needed for the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales, enabled by the extensive adoption of offsite fabrication.[4] The hospital opened in full on 17 November 2020.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Static Systems awarded Grange University Hospital contract". Building Better Healthcare. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Laing O'Rourke explains DfMA process on £350m hospital". Construction Manager. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Taking shape - Gwent's £350m hospital project". South WalesArgus. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
  4. ^ "384 extra beds now available at The Grange University Hospital". Building Better Healthcare. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  5. ^ "As coronavirus surges, when will Gwent's new £350 million hospital open?". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
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