Victoria Infirmary

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Victoria Infirmary
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Victoria Infirmary in 1906
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Shown in Cheshire
Geography
LocationCheshire, England
Coordinates 53°15′42″N2°31′09″W / 53.2617°N 2.5193°W / 53.2617; -2.5193
Organisation
Care system NHS
Services
Emergency department No
History
Opened1887
Links
Website www.mcht.nhs.uk
Lists Hospitals in England

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.

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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 9 am and 10 pm), a Therapy Services department and many outpatient services. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Victoria Infirmary, Northwich". National Archives. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  2. "Victoria Infirmary". NHS. Archived from the original on 10 March 2007. Retrieved 19 September 2018.