| Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Singleton Park,, Swansea, Wales |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | NHS Wales |
| Hospital type | General, Secondary care |
| Affiliated university | Swansea University |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | NO |
| Beds | 550 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Links | |
| Website | home page |
| Lists | Hospitals in Wales |
| Other links | Morriston Hospital |
Singleton Hospital is a 550 bed hospital located in Sketty Lane, Swansea, Wales, operated by Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board. The main building was completed in 1958. The hospital adjoins Singleton Park and the main campus of the Swansea University where there is a nursing school and a school of medicine. Singleton Hospital hosts one of the teaching centres for Swansea University School of Medicine[1], the other teaching centre is based at Morriston Hospital.
Departments include:
- Acute General Medical
- Care of the Elderly
- General Surgical
- Ophthalmology
- ENT and Radiotherapy Departments
- High Dependency Unit
- Coronary Care Unit
- Obstetric and Gynaecological Departments.
- General Paediatric Department
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (recognised as a sub-regional Centre)
- Genetic counseling clinics are held weekly
- Genito-Urinary medicine Unit
- Department of Medical Physics and Radiotherapy.
The Maggie's Cancer Care Centre for South West Wales is located in the grounds of Singleton Hospital in temporary accommodation. There are plans to build dedicated premises at the Singleton Hospital site, with a design by late Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa.[1]
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Coordinates: 51°36′34.00″N 3°59′08.00″W / 51.60944°N 3.98556°W
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