Dear Sir/Madam

Formal notification of closure of Manly and transfer of all acute services from Mona Vale Hospital to the new Northern Beaches Hospital

I wish to formally advise of significant changes to health services across the Northern Beaches from 30 October 2018.

Northern Beaches Hospital Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest will open at 7am on Tuesday 30 October 2018.

All emergency services on the Northern Beaches will be provided at the new hospital from 7am Tuesday 30 October 2018.

Manly Hospital At 7am on Tuesday 30 October 2018 Manly Hospital Emergency Department will close.

Manly Hospital will officially close on Tuesday 30 October 2018 when all inpatients have been transferred to Northern Beaches Hospital.

Mona Vale Hospital At 7am on Tuesday 30 October 2018 the Mona Vale Hospital Emergency Department will close and the Mona Vale Hospital Urgent Care Centre will open. It will treat minor injuries and illnesses 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

All acute services including the maternity unit, wards, operating theatre and Intensive Care Unit will move to the new Northern Beaches Hospital on Wednesday 31 October 2018.

Mona Vale Hospital will continue to offer aged care and rehabilitation services together with the Urgent Care Centre. Community health and services will also be available.

Summary A new network of health care services will be provided on the Northern Beaches from Tuesday 30 October 2018. It will include the new 488 bed Northern Beaches Hospital, a range of services at Mona Vale Hospital and the community health centres at Brookvale, Seaforth and Mona Vale. The network will provide a modern, integrated health care service for the local community.

If you require further information or advice about the operation of services please contact the office of the General Manager, Northern Beaches Health Service on 9976 9820. Information is also available at www.northernbeacheshospital.com.au.

We would appreciate your support in distributing this information within your organisation.

Yours sincerely

Frank Bazik General Manager Northern Beaches Health Service Date: 7 September 2018

Northern Local Health District ABN 63 834 171 987 Manly Hospital & Community Health Service Darley Road Manly PO Box 465, Manly NSW 2095 Telephone (02) 9976 9611 Facsimile (02) 9976 9661