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Founded 1837 (workhouse infirmary) Website www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/866/page/40500 Address 131 Stow Hill, Newport NP20 4SZ, UK Hours Open today · 6AM–6PMFriday6AM–6PMSaturday6AM–6PMSundayClosedMonday6AM–6PMTuesday6AM–6PMWednesday6AM–6PMThursday6AM–6PMSuggest an edit Hospital types Psychiatric hospital, Community hospital Similar Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport Cathedral, Nevill Hall Hospital, St Cadoc's Hospital, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr | ||
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Saint Woolos Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty Sant Gwynllyw) is a community and mental health hospital serving the city of Newport and surrounding areas. It is located in the Stow Hill area and is named after Saint Gwynllyw. The main Royal Gwent Hospital is close by.
The buildings at St Woolos were originally opened as a workhouse by the Newport Poor Law Union. In 1915 it was agreed that it be converted into a Military Hospital for wounded soldiers, and it came under the control of the 3rd Western General Military Hospital in Cardiff.
The Casnewydd Unit consists of 8 wards:
The Springfield Day Hospital is located in the Casnewydd Unit.
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