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David Ainslie of Costerton dies<\/p><\/div>\n

1900<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

David Ainslie of Costerton dies, leaving a bequest to be invested for 15 years and then found \u201cthe Astley Ainslie Institution for the relief and behoof of the convalescents in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh\u201d, named in memory of his nephew, John Astley Ainslie.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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David Ainslie of Costerton dies<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The 15 year investment term finishes<\/p><\/div>\n

1916<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 15 year investment term finishes, but there are restrictions on new building due to the war so it is decided to wait until the war is ended to found the Institution. In the interim David Ainslie\u2019s trustees and Infirmary staff look for a site and discuss the role of the Institution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The 15 year investment term finishes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Houses and their surrounding grounds bought<\/p><\/div>\n

1920<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A number of large houses and their surrounding grounds (Caanan House, Canaan Park, Millbank and Southbank), as well as an adjacent golf course, are bought by David Ainslie\u2019s trustees to become the site for the Astley.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Houses and their surrounding grounds bought<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Board of Astley Ainslie Institution founded<\/p><\/div>\n

1921<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Board of Astley Ainslie Institution founded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Board of Astley Ainslie Institution founded<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The first patients are admitted to Canaan Park<\/p><\/div>\n

1923<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first patients (14 women) are admitted to Canaan Park, a Victorian villa adapted into a self-contained unit. There is an emphasis on light and air for patients. Dr Mary Mears is the first resident medical officer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The first patients are admitted to Canaan Park<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

East and West Pavilions opened <\/p><\/div>\n

1929<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

East and West Pavilions, purpose-built single storey wards with extensive verandahs for 45 female and male patients respectively, opened. The first medical superintendent, Lt-Colonel John Cunningham, is appointed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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East and West Pavilions opened <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Scientific Block opens<\/p><\/div>\n

1930<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Scientific Block opens. This has the most up-to-date equipment, including facilities for X-rays and \u2018heliotherapy\u2019.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Scientific Block opens<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Houses and gate lodges are completed<\/p><\/div>\n

1932<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The houses for the medical superintendent and assistant superintendent, and gate lodges are completed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Houses and gate lodges are completed<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Amy Normand de Brisay sent to give advice<\/p><\/div>\n

1933<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Col. Cunningham had been in discussion with Canadian colleagues about the difficulties in getting trained Occupational Therapy staff in Scotland. As a result Amy Normand de Brisay, head OT of Toronto General Hospital is sent for a short period to give advice on setting up OT services at AAH.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Amy Normand de Brisay sent to give advice<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mabel McRae arrives from Canada<\/p><\/div>\n

1934<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

de Brisay returns to Canada; Mabel McRae arrives from Canada to become the first permanent OT at AAH.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mabel McRae arrives from Canada<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Occupational Therapy Pavilion opens<\/p><\/div>\n

1936<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Occupational Therapy Pavilion opens, giving workshop space for therapy activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Occupational Therapy Pavilion opens<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The first OT course in Scotland opens <\/p><\/div>\n

1937<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first Occupational Therapy course in Scotland opens at the Astley.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The first OT course in Scotland opens <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Astley is taken over as part of the Emergency Hospital Service<\/p><\/div>\n

1939<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Astley is taken over as part of the Emergency Hospital Service, with the expectation of large numbers of civilian casualties from air raids. A \u201chutted hospital\u201d is built to increase ward space, and the OT course is suspended.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Astley is taken over as part of the Emergency Hospital Service<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Astley becomes a general military hospital <\/p><\/div>\n

1940<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With fewer civilian casualties in Edinburgh than expected, the Astley becomes a general military hospital.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Astley becomes a general military hospital <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Three OTs are recruited from Canada <\/p><\/div>\n

1941<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Three OTs are recruited from Canada, allowing the OT course to restart. Students go on placements to Professor Norman Dott\u2019s pioneering brain injuries unit at Bangour Hospital.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Three OTs are recruited from Canada <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The hospital is given back by the military <\/p><\/div>\n

1945<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The hospital is given back by the military authorities, along with the extra \u201chutted hospital\u201d space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The hospital is given back by the military <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Name changed to Astley Ainslie Hospital<\/p><\/div>\n

1946 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Astley\u2019s name is officially changed from Astley Ainslie Institution to Astley Ainslie Hospital. The OT course starts expanding student numbers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Name changed to Astley Ainslie Hospital<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Astley becomes part of the NHS <\/p><\/div>\n

1948<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Astley becomes part of the NHS and starts to receive patients from other hospitals as well as the Infirmary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Astley becomes part of the NHS <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Two new wards are opened <\/p><\/div>\n

1951<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two new wards for male and female patients in later stages of rehabilitation are opened, occupying St Roque and Morelands houses.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Two new wards are opened <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

First International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists <\/p><\/div>\n

1954<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists is held in Edinburgh, largely planned and organized by staff from the Astley.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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First International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tyne Lodge, the first outpatient unit, opens<\/p><\/div>\n

1955<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tyne Lodge, the first outpatient unit, opens. New inpatient facilities include a model coal face provided by the National Coal Board to help with the rehabilitation of miners, and a model of the back of a bus so people could practice getting on and off.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Tyne Lodge, the first outpatient unit, opens<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The \u2018Home Unit\u2019 opens<\/p><\/div>\n

1960<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The \u2018Home Unit\u2019 opens. This is designed to offer an environment like patients\u2019 homes where they could practice domestic skills in a realistic setting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The \u2018Home Unit\u2019 opens<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s Unit opens<\/p><\/div>\n

1965<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Children\u2019s Unit (now the Charles Bell Pavilion) opens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Children\u2019s Unit opens<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cardiac rehabilitation programme starts <\/p><\/div>\n

1976<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Cardiac rehabilitation programme starts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cardiac rehabilitation programme starts <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Occupational Therapy course transferred to Queen Margaret College<\/p><\/div>\n

1979<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Astley\u2019s OT course is transferred to Queen Margaret College.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Occupational Therapy course transferred to Queen Margaret College<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Balfour Pavilion opens<\/p><\/div>\n

1983<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Balfour Pavilion for older adults opens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Balfour Pavilion opens<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Driving assessment service opens<\/p><\/div>\n

1983<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Driving assessment service opens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Driving assessment service opens<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Brain Injuries Rehabilitation Unit opens <\/p><\/div>\n

1992<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The national Brain Injuries Rehabilitation Unit opens at the Charles Bell Pavilion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Brain Injuries Rehabilitation Unit opens <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

British Heart Foundation rehabilitation research unit opens <\/p><\/div>\n

1994<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The British Heart Foundation rehabilitation research unit opens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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British Heart Foundation rehabilitation research unit opens <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The SMART Centre opens<\/p><\/div>\n

2007<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SMART Centre, housing a range of rehabilitation technology services from driving assessment to orthotics and wheelchair services, opens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The SMART Centre opens<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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