Edington Cottage Hospital
Hospital in Scotland
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Edington Cottage Hospital is a hospital located in 54 St Baldred's Road, North Berwick, East Lothian. It is managed by NHS Lothian.[1]
LocationNorth Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Coordinates56.0553°N 2.7185°W
TypeCottage Hospital
| Edington Cottage Hospital | |
|---|---|
| NHS Lothian | |
Edington Cottage Hospital | |
  Shown in East Lothian | |
| Geography | |
| Location | North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 56.0553°N 2.7185°W |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | NHS Scotland |
| Type | Cottage Hospital |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | No Accident & Emergency |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Lists | Hospitals in Scotland |
History
The hospital was founded by Elizabeth Edington (1831–1908), who bequeathed 10,000 pounds to found the hospital.[2] Originally opened as Edington Home in October 1913,[3] it was subsequently known as 'The Home of Tired Mothers'.[4] It joined the National Health Service as Edington Cottage Hospital in 1948.[5]
Services
Amongst other services, Edington Cottage Hospital has a minor injuries unit and GP beds for the frail elderly.[6]
