Lambert Memorial Hospital in Thirsk to close permanently

Credit: Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby CCG

Lambert Memorial Hospital in Thirsk is to close permanently.

It follows a public consultation on community health services by NHS Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby Clinical Commissioning Group.

The CCG’s Governing Body made the decision to approve ‘Option Three’ of the ‘Transforming Our Communities’ consultation.

That means:

  • The permanent closure of the Lambert Memorial Hospital

  • The decommissioning of the community rehabilitation beds on the Rutson Ward at the Friarage Hospital.

  • A service for patients requiring intensive rehabilitation following a stroke to be provided from the Rutson Ward.

  • A range of beds being commissioned by the CCG in areas of high demand for patients across Hambleton and Richmondshire.