Victoria Infirmary
Victoria Infirmary is a small hospital located in the town of Northwich, Cheshire, England. It is managed by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
| Victoria Infirmary | |
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| Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | |
 Victoria Infirmary in 1906 | |
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  Shown in Cheshire | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Cheshire, England |
| Coordinates | 53.2617°N 2.5193°W |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | NHS |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | No |
| History | |
| Opened | 1887 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Lists | Hospitals in England |
History
The Infirmary originally opened in 1887 when a local MP, Robert Verdin, donated the building for use as a hospital.[1] Extensions included a new wing in 1902, a children's ward in 1924 and further additions in the 1930s.[1] After joining the National Health Service in 1948, it became the Victoria Infirmary and Clinic in 1950 and reverted to the Victoria Infirmary in 1975.[1]
Services
The hospital benefits from dedicated support services, a Minor Injuries Unit (open between 9am and 10pm), a Therapy Services department and many outpatient services.[2]
See also
References
- "Victoria Infirmary, Northwich". National Archives. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- "Victoria Infirmary". NHS. Archived from the original on 10 March 2007. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
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