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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 currently operated by the Surrey Hampshire Borders NHS Trust.<ref name="tna"/> |
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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="fnch"/><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> Two additional infirmary blocks were built in 1870 and 1900 respectively.<ref name="higginbotham"/> It was renamed to the Farnham County Hospital in 1929, then to Farnham Hospital on establishment of the [[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="fnch"/><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> Two additional infirmary blocks were built in 1870 and 1900 respectively.<ref name="higginbotham"/> It was renamed to the 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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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"/> |
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"/> |
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Revision as of 17:21, 18 October 2013
| Farnham Hospital | |
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 Main entrance to the hospital | |
  Location within Surrey | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Farnham, England, United Kingdom |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Public NHS |
| Funding | Government hospital |
| Type | Community |
| History | |
| Opened | 1791 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Lists | Hospitals in England |
Farnham Hospital is a community hospital in Farnham, Surrey, England.[1] It is currently operated by the Surrey Hampshire Borders NHS Trust.[2]
The site of the hospital was originally built as a workhouse in 1791[3] 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.[4][2] Two additional infirmary blocks were built in 1870 and 1900 respectively.[3] It was renamed to the Farnham County Hospital in 1929, then to Farnham Hospital on establishment of the NHS in 1948.[2] 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]
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]
The hospital is notable for being visited by Florence Nightingale, who is alleged to have stayed at the nearby village of Waverley before leaving for Scutari in 1854. 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]
Today, the hospital acts as a centre for blood tests, serving outpatients from Frimley Park.[6]
The Friends of Farnham Hospital, a registered charity supporting the hospital by donations, was founded in 1954.[4]
References
- ^ "Farnham Hospital". NHS. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "Farnham Hospital". National Archives. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ a b Higginbotham, Peter. "The workhouse in Farnham". Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Friends of Farnham Hospital and Centre for Health". Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "Farnham's Famous Sons and Daughters". Farnham Town Council. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "Blood tests". Frimley Park Hospital. Retrieved 18 October 2013.