Solihull Hospital

Name :

Solihull Hospital

Address  :

Lode Lane

Town  :

Solihull

State  :

West Midlands

Country  :

UK

Post Code:

B91 2JL

Phone  :

0121 424 2000

Fax  :

0121 424 2200

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Cardiology
  • Daibetes, Endocrinology
  • Dermatology
  • Gastro-enterology
  • General Medicine
  • Hematologist
  • Neurologist
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Oncologist
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Paediatrics
  • Pain Management
  • Vascular Surgeon

Description

Solihull Hospital is situated in the very centre of Solihull making it easily accessible and well connected to local amenities It has several important specialisms which contribute significantly to its provision of patient care A contained and closeknit environment Solihull offers superb service to every patient


History

History
Solihull Hospital first opened its doors as a Workhouse in 1839 for the undeserving poor including the homeless sick aged and those with smallpox and TB

Until 1939 there was no hospital in Solihull however the circumstances of war turned the Workhouse into a hospital

The opening of the Solihull District General Hospital in 1994 was an important event in Solihulls History as it was the first time the people of the area had a modern purposebuilt hospital where all types of treatment including the care of children the elderly and the mentally ill was provided on one site

In 1996 Solihull and Heartlands Hospitals merged to create Birmingham Heartlands amp Soihull NHS Trust In April 2005 this became Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust There have been many exciting developments since which have improved facilities and services at Solihull Hospital for both patients and staff
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