Lochmaben Hospital

Lochmaben Community Hospital (geograph 4630308)

Lochmaben Hospital
Geography
Location	Lochmaben, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom
Organisation
Care system	NHS Scotland
Type	Community hospital
Services
Emergency department	No

Lochmaben Hospital is a community hospital located in Lochmaben, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway, a part of NHS Scotland.

History

The hospital was established to serve the local community of Lochmaben and the surrounding areas. Over the years, it has provided a range of healthcare services, including inpatient and outpatient care, rehabilitation, and palliative care. The hospital has played a crucial role in the healthcare system of Dumfries and Galloway, offering services that are essential to the well-being of the local population.

Services

Lochmaben Hospital offers various healthcare services, including:

• General medicine
• Rehabilitation
• Palliative care
• Outpatient clinics
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy

The hospital does not have an emergency department, and patients requiring emergency care are typically referred to larger hospitals in the region, such as Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

Facilities

The hospital is equipped with facilities to support its healthcare services, including:

• Inpatient wards
• Outpatient consultation rooms
• Physiotherapy and occupational therapy departments
• Palliative care unit

Transport

Lochmaben Hospital is accessible by road, with public transport options available from nearby towns and villages. The hospital provides parking facilities for patients and visitors.

See also

• NHS Scotland
• Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
• Community hospital