The Harbour (hospital)

The Harbour is a mental health hospital in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It is managed by Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust. The hospital provides in-patient mental health services for Lancashire.[1]

The Harbour
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
Shown in Lancashire
Geography
LocationWindmill Rise, Blackpool, England
Coordinates53.8004°N 2.9915°W / 53.8004; -2.9915
Organisation
Care systemNational Health Service
TypePsychiatric
Services
Beds154
HelipadNo
History
Opened2014
Links
Websitewww.lancashirecare.nhs.uk/Harbour-Wards%20Harbour
ListsHospitals in England

History

The hospital was officially opened by Alastair Campbell in October 2015.[2] Since opening it has had difficulties attracting sufficient skilled psychiatric staff.[3]

References

  1. "Coroner demands action over 'serious systems failure' at Blackpool's Harbour mental health facility". Blackpool Gazette. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
    - Michael Holmes (8 December 2017). "Fire breaks out at The Harbour mental health unit". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
    - Brian Ellis (24 March 2018). "Van man sparks security scare at Blackpool mental health unit". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
  2. "Extra beds at troubled £40m Harbour unit". Blackpool Gazette. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  3. Michael Holmes (6 November 2017). "Trust chiefs say 'staffing is a priority' after Harbour worker's concern". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
    - "The Harbour". Care Quality Commission. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
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