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Cornwall hospital reopens after safety problems

Stratton Community Hospital reopens after safety repairs


Stratton Community Hospital in Cornwall, U.K., reopened after being closed last month for safety repairs, according to an article Pirate FM website.

The repairs included work on the plumbing and heating system as well as fire safety.

Steve Jenkin, Chief Executive for Peninsula Community Health said: “Following the works, the hospital has undergone a thorough deep clean and we are pleased to be able to welcome patients back."

NHS Property Services will be continuing a program of smaller improvements to ensure ongoing inpatient and staff safety.

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February 23, 2015


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