Epsom Hospital is a teaching hospital in Epsom, Surrey, England. The hospital is situated on Dorking Road 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south east of the centre of Epsom. It is managed by the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust along with the nearby St Helier Hospital.
| Epsom Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | |
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  Shown in Surrey | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Dorking Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7EG, England, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°19′31″N 0°16′26″W / 51.325359°N 0.27387°W |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Public NHS |
| Type | District General Hospital |
| Affiliated university | St George's, University of London |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes Accident and Emergency |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Lists | Hospitals in England |
History
editThe hospital has it origins in a cottage hospital which opened with just eight beds in 1873.[1] The current building opened as a workhouse infirmary in 1890.[2] It was staffed by volunteers until it joined the National Health Service in 1948.[1]
In 2011, it was revealed that the hospital was at risk of losing its accident and emergency services as part of a Better Services Better Value (BSBV) programme, which would rationalise hospital facilities across Surrey and south west London.[3] In 2013, local MP Chris Grayling said that constituents should show their support for retaining these services at the hospital.[4]
Epsom Hospital was in the news in August 2018 after a stray cat was found in a linen basket.[5]
In 2019 part of the Dorking Road site was sold for £18 million to Legal & General,[6] which set up a partnership with specialist older persons housing provider Guild Living to create an residential complex.[7]
Services
editThe hospital contains an accident and emergency and a range of diagnostic and supporting services including pathology, radiology (including CT, MRI and ultrasound), the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC) which calls itself a "centre of excellence",[8] vascular diagnostic services and an acute psychiatric facility operated by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.[9]
Radio station
editThe hospital has its own radio service, "Epsom Hospital Radio", which is a registered charity and is staffed by volunteers.[10] Since 1979, its mascot has been Ruddles The Bear, which was named after a competition in the Epsom Guardian.[11]
See also
edit- Epsom Cluster, a group of psychiatric hospitals near Epsom
- List of hospitals in England
References
edit- ^ a b "Our story". Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
- ^ "Epsom". Workhouses. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
- ^ Mole, Charlie (17 February 2011). "Join our campaign to protect Epsom Hospital". Epsom Guardian. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ "Show feeling' on Epsom Hospital, urges Surrey MP". BBC News. 18 March 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ "Stray cat causes infection scare at Epsom Hospital". BBC News. 21 August 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ "Epsom General Hospital boss defends sale of land for £18 million". Get Surrey. 26 March 2019.
- ^ "Public inquiry over 300 homes on old Epsom Hospital land begins". Get Surrey. 17 August 2021.
- ^ "The EOC". South West Elective Orthopaedic Centre. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "Epsom Hospital". Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "Local Charities". Whatsoninepsom.com. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ^ "Ruddles The Bear". Epsom Hospital Radio. Retrieved 21 October 2013.