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Background
The inpatient ward at Insch Hospital was temporarily closed in early 2020 as part of the wider response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, five inpatient beds were in use this was due to ongoing recruitment difficulties and concerns about the safe evacuation of patients in the event of a fire.
In 2021, Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership carried out a Strategic Needs Assessment for Insch and the surrounding area. The findings were presented to the Aberdeenshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) in summer 2022, and the recommendations were agreed.
We recently asked for views to understand the potential impact on individuals, families and the wider community if the inpatient service is permanently closed and the building is later declared surplus to the IJB’s requirements.
Survey The survey closed on 31st July 2026. It allowed us to gather feedback to inform the Integrated Impact Assessment to support the IJB in it’s decision making.
Update - September 2026
A report was presented to the Integration Joint Board, at its meeting on 2nd September 2026, and the recommendations were agreed.
The report and a recording of the discussion at the IJB Meeting (Item 8) are available to view. As part of the papers presented to IJB to support decision making, a comprehensive consultation report was produced, which can be read here.
Background
The inpatient ward at Insch Hospital was temporarily closed in early 2020 as part of the wider response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, five inpatient beds were in use this was due to ongoing recruitment difficulties and concerns about the safe evacuation of patients in the event of a fire.
In 2021, Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership carried out a Strategic Needs Assessment for Insch and the surrounding area. The findings were presented to the Aberdeenshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) in summer 2022, and the recommendations were agreed.
We recently asked for views to understand the potential impact on individuals, families and the wider community if the inpatient service is permanently closed and the building is later declared surplus to the IJB’s requirements.
Survey The survey closed on 31st July 2026. It allowed us to gather feedback to inform the Integrated Impact Assessment to support the IJB in it’s decision making.
Update - September 2026
A report was presented to the Integration Joint Board, at its meeting on 2nd September 2026, and the recommendations were agreed.
The report and a recording of the discussion at the IJB Meeting (Item 8) are available to view. As part of the papers presented to IJB to support decision making, a comprehensive consultation report was produced, which can be read here.
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