Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital

Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital is a community hospital located in Buckhaven, Fife. It is managed by NHS Fife.

Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital
NHS Fife
Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital
Shown in Fife
Geography
LocationLevenmouth, Fife, Scotland
Coordinates56.1776°N 3.0303°W / 56.1776; -3.0303
Organisation
Care systemNHS
TypeCommunity Hospital
Affiliated universityUniversity of Dundee
St Andrews University
Services
Emergency departmentNo
Beds16
History
Opened1909
Links
Websitewww.nhsfife.org/randolphwemyss
ListsHospitals in Scotland

History

The original hospital was designed by Alexander Tod and opened on 28 August 1909.[1] It was erected in memory of landowner Randolph Wemyss with his widow Lady Eva Wemyss providing £10,000. The hospital provided care for local people and mine workers injured working in the coal pits. This was also supported through donations from local businesses, churches, individuals and directly from the wages of local miners. [2]

A major extension to the south, designed by John Holt, was completed in the 1960s.[3]

In the 1990s, the general surgery transferred to the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. A review of services was carried out between 2002 and 2004.[4]

The most recent upgrade was £4.45 million, which was opened on 16 June 2008 by Nicola Sturgeon, MSP and Health Secretary.[5] The new services including a men's health clinic, sexual health clinic, a Maggie's Centre outreach facility and integrated paediatric services.[6]

Services

The hospital is a location for nursing students from the University of Dundee to undertake clinical placements.[7] The University of St Andrews also arranges teaching at the hospital.[8] Currently, the Wellesley unit provides care for long term conditions and end of life care through 16 continuing care in-patient beds. The hospital is the base for a range of community services, including: dental services, clinical psychology service, community rehabilitation service and 15 day care places, learning disability services, out of hours service and paediatric physiotherapy.[9]

References
  1. "Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  2. "Hospital celebrates diamond anniversary". Fife today. 8 July 2008. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  3. "Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital". Historic Hospitals. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  4. "Randolph Weymss consultation period extended". Fife today. 26 March 2002. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  5. "News release: Re-opening of modernised hospital" (Press release). Scottish Government. 16 June 2008.
  6. "Nicola Sturgeon re-opens Randolph Wemyss hospital". Fife today. 18 June 2008. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  7. "Clinical Practice and Placement Support Unit: Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital". University of Dundee. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  8. "Volunteer Patients - School of Medicine". University of St Andrews. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  9. "Relief at Randolph Wemyss reprieve". Fife today. 7 June 2005. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
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