Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust

"Cymraeg: GIG Caerdydd a Bro Morgannwg"

Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in Wales. It has around 12,000 staff. The headquarters of the Trust is in the University Hospital of Wales, in Cardiff.

The Trust supports a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. It also has a range of specialist services used by the whole of Wales, including renal, paediatric, neurology and bone marrow transplantation.

The Chairman is Simon Jones ^{[http://www.cardiffandvale.wales.nhs.uk/portal/page?_pageid=33,482355,33_482356&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL]} , and the Chief Executive is Hugh Ross ^{[http://www.cardiffandvale.wales.nhs.uk/portal/page?_pageid=33,482317&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL]} .

Major hospitals

Barry Hospital

The Barry Hospital is a 60 bed community hospital located near Barry Comprehensive School on Colcot Road in Colcot, Barry, in the Vale of Glamorgan. It opened in 1995. Barry hospital has several outpatients departments, a minor injuries unit, dentistry, podiatry and x-ray facilities. Barry Hospital also has the prime care out of hours doctors' surgery.

Cardiff Royal Infirmary

Cardiff Royal Infirmary (or CRI) is a hospital situated in the heart of Cardiff.

The hospital began with the beginning of Cardiff Dispensary in 1822. It was moved to the present building in 1837 and was called as King Edward Hospital. In 1923, it came to be known as Cardiff Royal Infirmary, with a total bed count of 100, which was later increased to 500 due to the growing population of Cardiff.

The majority of Cardiff Royal Infirmary closed in March 1999 ^{[http://www.onyourwavelength.com/content.php?nID=49]} , with the West Wing remaining open, for clinic services, genitourinary medicine and rehabilitation, manned by staff from the University Hospital of Wales. There remain 119 beds for stroke, orthopaedic and rehabilitation treatment.

University Hospital Llandough

In 2008, Llandough Hospital was renamed University Hospital Llandough as part of the anniversary year celebrations for both the hospital and Cardiff University. University Hospital Llandough has celebrated its 75th anniversary and Cardiff University 125 years. The new name reflects its strong academic and research record as it continues to support medical students during their training.Llandough Hospital Opened in 1933. It is a District General Hospital with 480 beds, located 5 miles from the centre of Cardiff, in Penarth. All major specialities are provided. Llandough Hospital houses the Adult Respiratory Medicine service for the entire Trust. A great deal of research, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate teaching takes place on site. A new Postgraduate Centre was opened in 1998. ^{[http://www.onyourwavelength.com/content.php?nID=44]}

Rookwood Hospital, Llandaff

"See main article - Rookwood Hospital."

For the Artificial Limb & Appliance Centre see "Artificial Limb & Appliance Service."

t David's Hospital

St David's Hospital, Cardiff opened in March 2002, with brand new facilities serving for older people and rehabilitation patients.

The hospital also provides podiatry services, and child and adolescent psychiatry services. St David's was the first new hospital in Cardiff for 30 years, and was funded through a Public Private Partnership.

University Dental Hospital, Cardiff

The University Dental Hospital, in Cardiff was opened in 1967. It provides care for dental patients, as well as dentistry teaching and research.

University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff

"See main article - University Hospital of Wales."

Whitchurch Hospital, Whitchurch

"See main article - Whitchurch Hospital."

Whitchurch Hospital is a 300 bed mental health facility in the north of Cardiff. As well as general psychiatry, services include forensic psychiatry and addiction services.

References

* [http://www.cardiffandvale.wales.nhs.uk/ Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust]