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'''Farnham Hospital''' is a community hospital in [[Farnham]], Surrey, England.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhs.uk/Services/hospitals/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=131|title=Farnham Hospital|publisher=NHS|accessdate=18 October 2013}}</ref> It is currently operated by the Surrey Hampshire Borders NHS Trust.<ref name="tna"/>
'''Farnham Hospital''' is a community hospital in [[Farnham]], Surrey, England.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhs.uk/Services/hospitals/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=131|title=Farnham Hospital|publisher=NHS|accessdate=18 October 2013}}</ref> It is managed by the [[Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust]].


==History==
==History==
The site of the hospital was originally built as a workhouse in 1791<ref name="higginbotham">{{cite web|url=http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Farnham/|title=The workhouse in Farnham|first=Peter|last=Higginbotham|accessdate=18 October 2013}}</ref> and was mentioned in [[Sir Frederick Eden, 2nd Baronet|Sir Frederick Eden's]] 1797 survey of the poor in England. It was adopted by the local [[Poor Law Union]] in 1846.<ref name="tna">{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/hospitalrecords/details.asp?id=1129&page=20|title=Farnham Hospital|publisher=National Archives|accessdate=18 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="fnch"/> Two additional infirmary blocks were built in 1870 and 1900 respectively.<ref name="higginbotham"/> It was renamed to Farnham County Hospital in 1929, then to Farnham Hospital on establishment of the [[National Health Service (England)|NHS]] in 1948.<ref name="tna"/> It continued to be the main hospital for the area, until the establishment of the larger [[Frimley Park Hospital]] in 1974, which took over A&E services that Farnham had provided.<ref name="fnch"/>
The site of the hospital was originally built as a workhouse in 1791<ref name="higginbotham">{{cite web|url=http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Farnham/|title=The workhouse in Farnham|first=Peter|last=Higginbotham|accessdate=18 October 2013}}</ref> and was mentioned in [[Sir Frederick Eden, 2nd Baronet|Sir Frederick Eden's]] 1797 survey of the poor in England. It was adopted by the local [[Poor Law Union]] in 1846.<ref name="tna">{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/hospitalrecords/details.asp?id=1129&page=20|title=Farnham Hospital|publisher=National Archives|accessdate=18 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="fnch"/>

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In 1998, the hospital was identified as requiring improvements to provide better healthcare for patients. Construction of a new building started in 2001 and was opened in 2004 by the [[Sophie, Countess of Wessex|Countess of Wessex]]. The new building replaced some of the original 18th-century structures.<ref name="fnch"/>


The hospital is notable for being visited by [[Florence Nightingale]], who is alleged to have visited the hospital while living at [[Waverley Abbey House]], before travelling to [[Üsküdar|Scutari]], [[Ottoman Empire]] in 1854.<ref name=florence /> She presented the hospital with a travelling [[Holy Communion]] set, which is stored as an exhibit in the hospital along with a further gift of a crucifix.<ref name=florence>{{cite web|url=http://www.farnham.gov.uk/discover/history-and-heritage/famousnames|title=Famous Sons and Daughters|publisher=Farnham Town Council|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>
The hospital is notable for being visited by [[Florence Nightingale]], who is alleged to have visited the hospital while living at [[Waverley Abbey House]], before travelling to [[Üsküdar|Scutari]], [[Ottoman Empire]] in 1854.<ref name=florence /> She presented the hospital with a travelling [[Holy Communion]] set, which is stored as an exhibit in the hospital along with a further gift of a crucifix.<ref name=florence>{{cite web|url=http://www.farnham.gov.uk/discover/history-and-heritage/famousnames|title=Famous Sons and Daughters|publisher=Farnham Town Council|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>


Two additional infirmary blocks were built in 1870 and 1900 respectively.<ref name="higginbotham"/> It was renamed to Farnham County Hospital in 1929, then to Farnham Hospital on establishment of the [[National Health Service (England)|NHS]] in 1948.<ref name="tna"/> It continued to be the main hospital for the area, until the establishment of the larger [[Frimley Park Hospital]] in 1974, which took over A&E services that Farnham had provided.<ref name="fnch"/>
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Today, the hospital hosts various medical practices and acts as a centre for [[blood test]]s, serving outpatients from Frimley Park as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frimleypark.nhs.uk/services/blood-tests|title=Blood tests|publisher=Frimley Park Hospital|accessdate=18 October 2013}}</ref>


The Friends of Farnham Hospital, a registered charity supporting the hospital by donations, was founded in 1954.<ref name="fnch">{{cite web|url=http://www.lof-fhch.co.uk/2.html|title=Friends of Farnham Hospital and Centre for Health|accessdate=18 October 2013}}</ref>
The Friends of Farnham Hospital, a registered charity supporting the hospital by donations, was founded in 1954.<ref name="fnch">{{cite web|url=http://www.lof-fhch.co.uk/2.html|title=Friends of Farnham Hospital and Centre for Health|accessdate=18 October 2013}}</ref>

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In 1998, the hospital was identified as requiring improvements to provide better healthcare for patients. Construction of a new building started in 2001 and was opened in 2004 by the [[Sophie, Countess of Wessex|Countess of Wessex]]. The new building replaced some of the original 18th-century structures.<ref name="fnch"/>

==Services==
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The hospital hosts various medical practices and acts as a centre for [[blood test]]s, serving outpatients from Frimley Park as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frimleypark.nhs.uk/services/blood-tests|title=Blood tests|publisher=Frimley Park Hospital|accessdate=18 October 2013}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.nhs.uk/Services/hospitals/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=832 Farnham Hospital and Health Center]
* [http://www.nhs.uk/Services/hospitals/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=832 Farnham Hospital and Health Center]

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Latest revision as of 14:28, 15 January 2024

Not to be confused with Farnham Road Hospital.

Farnham Hospital
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Farnham Hospital — main entrance
Main entrance to the hospital
Farnham Hospital is located in Surrey
Farnham Hospital
Location within Surrey
Geography
LocationFarnham, England, United Kingdom
Coordinates51°13′14″N 0°47′05″W / 51.220549°N 0.784633°W / 51.220549; -0.784633
Organisation
Care systemPublic NHS
FundingGovernment hospital
TypeCommunity
History
Opened1791
Links
WebsiteFarnham Hospital and Health Center
ListsHospitals in England

Farnham Hospital is a community hospital in Farnham, Surrey, England.[1] It is managed by the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

History

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The site of the hospital was originally built as a workhouse in 1791[2] and was mentioned in Sir Frederick Eden's 1797 survey of the poor in England. It was adopted by the local Poor Law Union in 1846.[3][4]

The hospital is notable for being visited by Florence Nightingale, who is alleged to have visited the hospital while living at Waverley Abbey House, before travelling to Scutari, Ottoman Empire in 1854.[5] She presented the hospital with a travelling Holy Communion set, which is stored as an exhibit in the hospital along with a further gift of a crucifix.[5]

Two additional infirmary blocks were built in 1870 and 1900 respectively.[2] It was renamed to Farnham County Hospital in 1929, then to Farnham Hospital on establishment of the NHS in 1948.[3] It continued to be the main hospital for the area, until the establishment of the larger Frimley Park Hospital in 1974, which took over A&E services that Farnham had provided.[4]

The Friends of Farnham Hospital, a registered charity supporting the hospital by donations, was founded in 1954.[4]

In 1998, the hospital was identified as requiring improvements to provide better healthcare for patients. Construction of a new building started in 2001 and was opened in 2004 by the Countess of Wessex. The new building replaced some of the original 18th-century structures.[4]

Services

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The hospital hosts various medical practices and acts as a centre for blood tests, serving outpatients from Frimley Park as well.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Farnham Hospital". NHS. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  2. ^ a b Higginbotham, Peter. "The workhouse in Farnham". Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Farnham Hospital". National Archives. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  4. ^ a b c d "Friends of Farnham Hospital and Centre for Health". Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  5. ^ a b "Famous Sons and Daughters". Farnham Town Council. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Blood tests". Frimley Park Hospital. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
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