Aintree University Hospital

Aintree University Hospital is a National Health Service hospital in Fazakerley, Merseyside. It is managed by the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Aintree University Hospital
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Aintree Main Entrance and Ward Block, Lower Lane.
Shown in Merseyside
Geography
Location	Lower Lane, Fazakerley, Merseyside, England
Coordinates	53.461606°N 2.943427°W / 53.461606; -2.943427
Organisation
Care system	NHS England
Type	Teaching
Affiliated university	University of Liverpool Liverpool John Moores University Edge Hill University
Services
Emergency department	Yes – Major Trauma Centre
Beds	712[1]
History
Opened	1898
Links
Website	www.aintreehospital.nhs.uk
Lists	Hospitals in England

History

In 1898 Liverpool Corporation acquired land from the Harbreck estate with which to build a hospital.[2] The hospital, initially known as the "City Hospital North, Fazakerley, for Infectious Diseases" opened in 1906.[3] During the First World War, the building was requisitioned by the War Office to create the 1st Western General Hospital, a facility for the Royal Army Medical Corps to treat military casualties.[2] It became the "Fazakerley Infectious Hospital" in 1947 and, after joining the National Health Service in 1948, became the Fazakerley Hospital in 1968.[3] The maternity unit was completed in 1969 and, after a major-rebuilding programme, the hospital reopened as the "Fazakerley District General Hospital" in 1974.[3] It became the "University Hospital Aintree" in 1999.[3]

In July 2016 the hospital, together with the Walton Centre, became the single receiving site for major trauma patients on Merseyside.[4] An expanded urgent care and trauma centre was officially opened by the Duke of Cambridge in September 2017.[5]

References

1. "My Hospital Guide 2013: Essential Reading for Smart Spending". drfosterhealth.co.uk. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
2. "History of Fazakerley Hospital". Fazakerley History. 20 January 2008. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
3. "Fazakerley Hospital". Liverpool Picture Book. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
4. "Liverpool Orthopaedic and Trauma Service (LOTS) Feasibility Study (Final Draft)" (PDF). Sefton Council. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
5. "15 pictures that show Prince William loved every minute of his trip to Merseyside". Liverpool Echo. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2018.

External links

• Official site