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==Architecture==
==Architecture==
The main building is an example of the Nucleus hospital design which was developed in 1975. It was a response to the energy crisis and to concern that hospital building costs were out of control at that time.<ref>[http://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/ecomm/files/50_years_of_ideas.pdf ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511203413/http://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/ecomm/files/50_years_of_ideas.pdf |date=May 11, 2011 }}</ref> The design incorporates a completed functioning hospital (the nucleus) which may be easily extended when demands or budgets permit. It was intended to save energy by maximising natural light and ventilation. Such hospitals consist of low-rise cruciform blocks and square modules, some with a courtyard, linked by a long central corridor. The Nucleus building at Morriston was announced in December 1976 and planning permission granted in March 1978.<ref>[http://www2.swansea.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Constraints&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=468472&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Swansea_noborder/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Details&DAURI=PLANNING&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/swansea_noborder/Menus/PL.xml Online Standard Details]. .swansea.gov.uk (1978-03-30). Retrieved on 2013-08-12.</ref> Construction began in 1981 and the building opened in October 1985.<ref>[http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/written_answers/1985/dec/19/hospitals-1#column_285w Hospitals (Hansard, 19 December 1985)]. Hansard.millbanksystems.com (1985-12-19). Retrieved on 2013-08-12.</ref>
The main building is an example of the Nucleus hospital design which was developed in 1975. It was a response to the energy crisis and to concern that hospital building costs were out of control at that time.<ref>[http://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/ecomm/files/50_years_of_ideas.pdf ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511203413/http://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/ecomm/files/50_years_of_ideas.pdf |date=May 11, 2011 }}</ref> The design incorporates a completed functioning hospital (the nucleus) which may be easily extended when demands or budgets permit. It was intended to save energy by maximising natural light and ventilation. Such hospitals consist of low-rise cruciform blocks and square modules, some with a courtyard, linked by a long central corridor. The Nucleus building at Morriston was announced in December 1976 and planning permission granted in March 1978.<ref>[http://www2.swansea.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Constraints&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=468472&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Swansea_noborder/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Details&DAURI=PLANNING&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/swansea_noborder/Menus/PL.xml Online Standard Details] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220015623/http://www2.swansea.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Constraints&TYPE=PL%2FPlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=468472&XSLT=%2FNorthgate%2FPlanningExplorer%2FSiteFiles%2FSkins%2FSwansea_noborder%2Fxslt%2FPL%2FPLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Details&DAURI=PLANNING&XMLSIDE=%2FNorthgate%2FPlanningExplorer%2FSiteFiles%2FSkins%2Fswansea_noborder%2FMenus%2FPL.xml |date=2012-02-20 }}. .swansea.gov.uk (1978-03-30). Retrieved on 2013-08-12.</ref> Construction began in 1981 and the building opened in October 1985.<ref>[http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/written_answers/1985/dec/19/hospitals-1#column_285w Hospitals (Hansard, 19 December 1985)]. Hansard.millbanksystems.com (1985-12-19). Retrieved on 2013-08-12.</ref>


==Public Transport==
==Public Transport==

Revision as of 23:47, 5 February 2018

Morriston Hospital
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board
Map
Geography
LocationCwmrhydyceirw, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
Organisation
Care systemNHS Wales
TypeTeaching, Secondary care
Affiliated universitySwansea University, Cardiff University [1]
Services
Emergency departmentYes Accident & Emergency
Beds750
History
Opened1942
Links
Websitewww.abm.wales.nhs.uk
ListsHospitals in Wales
Other linksSingleton Hospital

Morriston Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty Treforys) is a 750-bed hospital located in Cwmrhydyceirw near Morriston in Swansea, Wales. Morriston is the largest hospital in the City and County of Swansea and is operated by Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board. Alongside its role as a district general hospital, Morriston is a teaching hospital for medical students of Swansea University Medical School.[2] Most services are housed in buildings constructed since 1981.[3]

The hospital is the site of the major Emergency Department for Swansea and is considered by the Health Board to be the major trauma centre for South West Wales.[3] The only Intensive Care Unit in Swansea is in Morriston Hospital. In addition to general surgical and medical services, Morriston houses the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery[4] and one of the two Cardiac Centres in Wales and one of three centres (ALACs) of the Wales Artificial Limb & Appliance Service. Other services include renal medicine, neurology, vascular surgery, coronary care unit, oral and maxillofacial surgery, rheumatology and palliative care. The Tŷ Olwen hospice, a Swansea charity, is located here.

The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery

The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery provides care for a population of 2.3 million across West, Mid and South Wales. The centre moved to Swansea from St. Lawrence Hospital, Chepstow in 1994 and treats approximately 750 people a year, of which half need inpatient treatment.[4]

Plans

A number of the buildings in Morriston Hospital date back to 1941. A new extension to replace the last of these World War II buildings and several other buildings and improve the roads leading to and within the hospital site, is about to be completed. Improved accommodation will be provided for the Endoscopy suite, Out-patients, Discharge lounge, Multi-professional Education centre, Medical records, Social Services offices, Care Co-ordination Centre, new main entrance, and the Dispensary.[5] It is the latest of several phases of redevelopment confirmed, with other phases proposed.

Architecture

The main building is an example of the Nucleus hospital design which was developed in 1975. It was a response to the energy crisis and to concern that hospital building costs were out of control at that time.[6] The design incorporates a completed functioning hospital (the nucleus) which may be easily extended when demands or budgets permit. It was intended to save energy by maximising natural light and ventilation. Such hospitals consist of low-rise cruciform blocks and square modules, some with a courtyard, linked by a long central corridor. The Nucleus building at Morriston was announced in December 1976 and planning permission granted in March 1978.[7] Construction began in 1981 and the building opened in October 1985.[8]

Public Transport

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References

  1. ^ "Cardiff University - Morriston Hospital". 2006-01-16. Retrieved 2008-04-17. [dead link]
  2. ^ Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust - School of Medicine, Swansea University
  3. ^ a b Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust - Morriston Hospital
  4. ^ a b Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust - The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery
  5. ^ Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust News - Swansea hospitals and University agree innovative way forward for city health services
  6. ^ [1] Archived May 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ Online Standard Details Archived 2012-02-20 at the Wayback Machine. .swansea.gov.uk (1978-03-30). Retrieved on 2013-08-12.
  8. ^ Hospitals (Hansard, 19 December 1985). Hansard.millbanksystems.com (1985-12-19). Retrieved on 2013-08-12.

External links

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