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The original hospital in [[Huddersfield]] was at Portland Place.<ref name=exam>{{cite web|url=https://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/hri-50-today-town-one-11916410|title=HRI is 50 today: 'Town has one of the finest hospitals in the country,' Examiner said in 1966|publisher=Huddersfield Daily Examiner|date=22 September 2016|accessdate=25 April 2018}}</ref> It moved to its present site at Green Lea in September 1966.<ref name=exam/> |
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The Huddersfield Royal Infirmary originally had its own School of [[Nursing]]. This has now been incorporated into a 'Virtual Ward' setting within the [[University of Huddersfield]]'s School of Human and Health Resources. |
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| ⚫ | It is the base for Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials, established in 1964, which produces mainly unlicensed medicines and bespoke creams and ointments, oral liquids, eye drops and injectables. It employed 53 staff.<ref>{{cite news|title=Inside the Huddersfield medicine factory that you may not know even existed|url=http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/health/gallery-take-tour-round-hris-8335933|accessdate=27 December 2014|work=Huddersfield Examiner|date=23 December 2014}}</ref> |
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Ten years after the end of the [[World War I|First World War]], a belated victory pie was created in the world-famous 'pie village' of [[Denby Dale]], home to the [[Denby Dale Pie Company]], in order to raise funds for Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. |
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| ⚫ | It is the base for Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials, established in 1964, which produces mainly unlicensed medicines and bespoke creams and ointments, oral liquids, eye drops and injectables. |
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In April 2006, [[photovoltaic array]] panels were installed on the roof of the hospital building, providing it with a [[renewable source]] of [[electricity]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.batchelor-electrical.co.uk/casestudies/nhshuddersfields.html|title=NHS Huddersfield solar PV array case study|publisher=Batchelor Electrical|accessdate=14 December 2006}}</ref> |
In April 2006, [[photovoltaic array]] panels were installed on the roof of the hospital building, providing it with a [[renewable source]] of [[electricity]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.batchelor-electrical.co.uk/casestudies/nhshuddersfields.html|title=NHS Huddersfield solar PV array case study|publisher=Batchelor Electrical|accessdate=14 December 2006}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:31, 25 April 2018
| Huddersfield Royal Infirmary | |
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| Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust | |
 Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Lindley. | |
  Location in West Yorkshire | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | NHS England |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 810 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1965 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.cht.nhs.uk/index.php?id=53 |
The Huddersfield Royal Infirmary is a hospital situated in the English town of Huddersfield, part of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. It is situated in the suburb of Lindley and provides general services, emergency services and some specialist services it is the Kirklees and Calderdale Trauma Centre,
History
The original hospital in Huddersfield was at Portland Place.[1] It moved to its present site at Green Lea in September 1966.[1]
It is the base for Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials, established in 1964, which produces mainly unlicensed medicines and bespoke creams and ointments, oral liquids, eye drops and injectables. It employed 53 staff.[2]
In April 2006, photovoltaic array panels were installed on the roof of the hospital building, providing it with a renewable source of electricity.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b "HRI is 50 today: 'Town has one of the finest hospitals in the country,' Examiner said in 1966". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Inside the Huddersfield medicine factory that you may not know even existed". Huddersfield Examiner. 23 December 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ "NHS Huddersfield solar PV array case study". Batchelor Electrical. Retrieved 14 December 2006.