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[[File:The Old Royal Infirmary - geograph.org.uk - 359164.jpg|thumb|left|The old Infirmary in Huddersfield]] |
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The original hospital in [[Huddersfield]], which was located at New North Road |
The original hospital in [[Huddersfield]], which was designed by [[Joseph Kay (architect)|Joseph Kay]] was located at New North Road and opened in 1831.<ref name=he>{{cite web|url=https://huddersfield.exposed/wiki/1937_Directory:A_Tour_Round_Huddersfield|title=A Tour Round Huddersfield|publisher=Huddersfield Exposed|accessdate=25 April 2018}}</ref> Additions included the south wing in 1861, the north wing in 1874 and the Carlisle Wing, financed by a gift from [[Hildred Carlile|Sir Hildred Carlile]], in 1898.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://huddersfield.exposed/wiki/Sir_Edward_Hildred_Carlile_(1852-1942)|title=Sir Edward Hildred Carlile (1852-1942)|publisher=Huddersfield Exposed|accessdate=25 April 2018}}</ref> The foundation stone for a further extension was laid by the [[George VI|Duke of York]] in 1932; it was opened by [[Berkeley Moynihan, 1st Baron Moynihan|Lord Moynihan]] in 1934.<ref name=he/> |
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The infirmary moved to a new site at Lindley in September 1966.<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 became the base for Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials which had been established several years earlier and which produces mainly unlicensed medicines and bespoke creams and ointments, oral liquids, eye drops and injectables.<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> |
The infirmary moved to a new site at Lindley in September 1966.<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 became the base for Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials which had been established several years earlier and which produces mainly unlicensed medicines and bespoke creams and ointments, oral liquids, eye drops and injectables.<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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Revision as of 23:08, 25 April 2018
| Huddersfield Royal Infirmary | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1966 |
| 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, which was designed by Joseph Kay was located at New North Road and opened in 1831.[1] Additions included the south wing in 1861, the north wing in 1874 and the Carlisle Wing, financed by a gift from Sir Hildred Carlile, in 1898.[2] The foundation stone for a further extension was laid by the Duke of York in 1932; it was opened by Lord Moynihan in 1934.[1]
The infirmary moved to a new site at Lindley in September 1966.[3] It became the base for Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials which had been established several years earlier and which produces mainly unlicensed medicines and bespoke creams and ointments, oral liquids, eye drops and injectables.[4]
In April 2006, photovoltaic array panels were installed on the roof of the hospital building, providing it with a renewable source of electricity.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "A Tour Round Huddersfield". Huddersfield Exposed. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Sir Edward Hildred Carlile (1852-1942)". Huddersfield Exposed. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "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.