Ayr Hospital
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Ayr Hospital is a General Hospital on the outskirts of Ayr
, Scotland. The hospital opened in 1991 following the closure of three Ayr hospitals: Heathfield (medical), Seafield
(paediatric) and Ayr County (surgical). The Hospital was built next to the psychiatric hospital, Ailsa Hospital. Ayr hospital is operated by NHS Ayrshire and Arran
and covers a catchment area of approx. 100,000 people including the towns of Ayr
, Prestwick
, Troon
, Girvan
and Maybole
.
In planning the Ayr Hospital was referred to as the "South Ayrshire District General Hospital," but this name was abandoned after its counterpart in the North of the county, which opened 10 years earlier, came to be referred to as "Nadge" until it took on the name of its locality (Crosshouse).
The hospital has come under public spotlight after the A&E was due to close and services transferred to Crosshouse Hospital
in Kilmarnock. The SNP government did not allow the planned closure to go ahead, a decision welcomed by most. This has led to cuts being made in other areas of health in Ayrshire. Ayr
also has a Doctor On Call Service which is run from Kilmarnock
, Crosshouse Hospital
.
Ayr
Ayr is a town and port situated on the Firth of Clyde in south-west Scotland. With a population of around 46,000, Ayr is the largest settlement in Ayrshire, of which it is the county town, and has held royal burgh status since 1205...
, Scotland. The hospital opened in 1991 following the closure of three Ayr hospitals: Heathfield (medical), Seafield
Seafield, Ayr
Seafield is a southern district of Ayr, Scotland. The district is a popular retirement place with scenic views overlooking Ayr beach. The area is also home to the old racecourse of Ayr which is now used for golfing....
(paediatric) and Ayr County (surgical). The Hospital was built next to the psychiatric hospital, Ailsa Hospital. Ayr hospital is operated by NHS Ayrshire and Arran
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of the fourteen regions of NHS Scotland. It was formed on 1 April 2004.-Hospitals:*List of hospitals in Scotland...
and covers a catchment area of approx. 100,000 people including the towns of Ayr
Ayr
Ayr is a town and port situated on the Firth of Clyde in south-west Scotland. With a population of around 46,000, Ayr is the largest settlement in Ayrshire, of which it is the county town, and has held royal burgh status since 1205...
, Prestwick
Prestwick
Prestwick is a town in South Ayrshire on the south-west coast of Scotland, about south-west of Glasgow. It adjoins the larger town of Ayr, the centre of which is about south...
, Troon
Troon
Troon is a town in South Ayrshire. It is situated on the west coast of Scotland, about eight miles north of Ayr and three miles northwest of Glasgow Prestwick International Airport. Lying across the Firth of Clyde, the Isle of Arran can be seen. Troon is also a port with freight and ferry services...
, Girvan
Girvan
Girvan is a burgh in Carrick, South Ayrshire, Scotland, with a population of about 8000 people. Originally a fishing port, it is now also a seaside resort with beaches and cliffs. Girvan dates back to 1668 when is became a municipal burgh incorporated by by charter...
and Maybole
Maybole
Maybole is a burgh of barony and police burgh of South Ayrshire, Scotland. Pop. 4,552. It is situated south of Ayr and southwest of Glasgow by the Glasgow and South Western Railway. ...
.
In planning the Ayr Hospital was referred to as the "South Ayrshire District General Hospital," but this name was abandoned after its counterpart in the North of the county, which opened 10 years earlier, came to be referred to as "Nadge" until it took on the name of its locality (Crosshouse).
The hospital has come under public spotlight after the A&E was due to close and services transferred to Crosshouse Hospital
Crosshouse Hospital
Crosshouse Hospital is a large district general hospital just outside Kilmarnock, built to replace the old Kilmarnock Infirmary. It covers the whole of North Ayrshire & East Ayrshire areas, including the Isle of Arran. It is located 1 mile outside the town in the village of Crosshouse...
in Kilmarnock. The SNP government did not allow the planned closure to go ahead, a decision welcomed by most. This has led to cuts being made in other areas of health in Ayrshire. Ayr
Ayr
Ayr is a town and port situated on the Firth of Clyde in south-west Scotland. With a population of around 46,000, Ayr is the largest settlement in Ayrshire, of which it is the county town, and has held royal burgh status since 1205...
also has a Doctor On Call Service which is run from Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock is a large burgh in East Ayrshire, Scotland, with a population of 44,734. It is the second largest town in Ayrshire. The River Irvine runs through its eastern section, and the Kilmarnock Water passes through it, giving rise to the name 'Bank Street'...
, Crosshouse Hospital
Crosshouse Hospital
Crosshouse Hospital is a large district general hospital just outside Kilmarnock, built to replace the old Kilmarnock Infirmary. It covers the whole of North Ayrshire & East Ayrshire areas, including the Isle of Arran. It is located 1 mile outside the town in the village of Crosshouse...
.