Queen Victoria Hospital - East Grinstead
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JamesA60
N 51° 08.102 W 000° 00.047
30U E 709821 N 5669118
The QVH has lots of history and has played a big part in plastic surgery and burns today.
Waymark Code: WMHTBH
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/12/2013
Views: 4
During WWII the hospital was made a specialist burns unit by Sir Archibald McIndoe during World War II, when it became world famous for pioneering treatment of RAF and allied aircrew who were badly burned or crushed and required reconstructive plastic surgery. Most famously, it was where the Guinea Pig Club was formed in 1941. In recent years a major programme of site developments has been underway to replace the aging estate. In 2012, a new outpatients department opened, along with refurbished burns and paediatric units. Work is underway to replace all nine of the hospital’s old operating theatres with ten new theatres. More information can be found in the East Grinstead museum.
Address:
Holtye Road
East Grinstead, West Sussex United Kingdom
RH19 3NW
Website: [Web Link]
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