Astley Ainslie Hospital

The Astley Ainslie Hospital is a Community Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is operated by NHS Lothian[1]. It is situated in the upmarket Grange area of Edinburgh.

The Astley Ainslie Hospital specialises in rehabilitative care for people who have suffered brain injuries, stroke, orthopaedic or cardiac conditions and respite care for elderly people.

Wards

The Astley Ainslie has 11 wards: Charles Bell 1, Charles Bell 2, East Pavilion A, East Pavilion B, Fraser, Mccallum, Mears, Miles, Millbank A, Millbank B and Sutherland ward.

Smart Centre

The hospital houses the Southeast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology Centre, run by NHS Lothian, commonly known as the Smart Centre. It offers wheelchair fitting, prosthetic fitting and maintenance, a disabled living centre which helps people stay in their own home by providing stairlifts, bathroom and kitchen equipment and walking aids. It also offers driving assessments for disabled people who wish to start or restart driving after an illness or disability.

The Service is accessible by people within NHS Lothian, NHS Fife and NHS Borders.

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