Victoria Memorial Hospital
The Victoria Memorial Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty Coffa Victoria) is a health facility in Salop Road, Welshpool, Powys, Wales. It is managed by the Powys Teaching Health Board.
| Victoria Memorial Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Powys Teaching Health Board | |
 Victoria Memorial Hospital | |
  Shown in Powys | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Salop Road, Welshpool, Powys, Wales |
| Coordinates | 52.6623°N 3.1434°W |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | NHS Wales |
| Type | Community |
| History | |
| Opened | 1902 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in Wales |
History
The facility has its origins in the Victoria Nursing Institute, the site for which was a gift from the Misses Howell of Rhiewport.[1] It was designed by Frank Shayler, built by Evan Davies and opened in November 1902.[2] It joined the National Health Service as the Victoria Memorial Hospital in 1948 and was substantially rebuilt in 2004.[3] A new 12-bed renal unit opened at the hospital in January 2013.[4]
References
- "An Institute for Welshpool" (PDF). The Hospital. 13 December 1902. p. 142. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- "Plaque in the entrance of the Victoria Memorial Hospital". See Around Britain. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- "Millions of pounds needed on 'not fit' North Powys hospitals". Powys County Times. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- "Victoria Hospital, Welshpool, new renal unit for kidney patients". BBC. 9 January 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
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