Gloucester Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital

Overview

Gloucester Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a small rural healthcare facility serving the township of Gloucester and surrounding communities in the Mid North Coast hinterland of NSW. With approximately 20 beds, the hospital provides emergency care, general inpatient services, aged care, maternity, surgical services, and outpatient clinics. Operating under Hunter New England Local Health District, Gloucester Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital serves a community of approximately 5,000 people across this scenic valley located at the foothills of the Barrington Tops. The facility offers allied health services, community health programs, and visiting specialist clinics tailored to local needs. Gloucester Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital maintains connections with larger facilities in Taree and Newcastle through established referral pathways and telehealth capabilities. The hospital plays a vital role in this rural township located approximately 145 kilometers north of Newcastle, providing accessible healthcare services with a focus on primary care, aged care, and agricultural health that reflects the area’s demographic profile and dairy farming heritage. The hospital also serves tourists visiting the nearby Barrington Tops National Park.