Victoria Infirmary

Not to be confused with Glasgow Victoria Infirmary.

Victoria Infirmary
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Victoria Infirmary in 1906
Victoria Infirmary is located in Cheshire
Victoria Infirmary
Shown in Cheshire
Geography
LocationCheshire, England
Coordinates53°15′42″N 2°31′09″W / 53.2617°N 2.5193°W / 53.2617; -2.5193
Organisation
Care systemNHS
Services
Emergency departmentNo
History
Opened1887
Links
Websitewww.mcht.nhs.uk
ListsHospitals 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.

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]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "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.


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