Catherine-de-Barnes Isolation Hospital

Catherine-de-Barnes Isolation Hospital is a former hospital located in Catherine-de-Barnes, a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull in the West Midlands, England. The hospital was specifically designed for the treatment and isolation of patients with infectious diseases.

History

The Catherine-de-Barnes Isolation Hospital was established in the early 20th century, during a period when public health concerns led to the creation of many similar institutions across the United Kingdom. The hospital was designed to isolate patients with infectious diseases from the general population, in order to prevent the spread of these diseases.

Architecture

The hospital was designed in a typical Edwardian style, with a central administrative block flanked by two ward blocks. Each ward block contained a number of individual patient rooms, each with its own en suite bathroom. The hospital also included a chapel, a laundry facility, and a mortuary.

Closure and current use

The Catherine-de-Barnes Isolation Hospital was closed in the late 20th century, as advances in medical science and public health policy led to a decrease in the need for such facilities. The hospital buildings have since been converted into a residential care home.

See also

• List of hospitals in England
• History of hospitals