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	Park Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 1EY Tel: 01373 463591 Fax: 01373 456627 View map Frome's Victoria Hospital was established in 1899. Within that time it has seen a great many changes but nothing to compare with recent times. It is one of four hospitals within the Mendip Primary Care Trust. Frome is an important market town with a population of 30,000 people. The hospital provides services to patients registered with four local GP practices. Frome Medical Practice in Frome, Locks Hill Practice in Frome, St Luke's Practice, Beckington and Mendip Country Practice in Coleford. Frome has a fairly young population. However, the number of elderly residents is rising and this is reflected in the type of patients that the hospital mostly serves. The patients enjoy the facility of a conservatory and meals are cooked on site. Victoria Hospital is looking forward to and working towards its redevelopment. It has a very pro-active Medical Liaison Group, chaired by a local GP. The 'Friends of Frome' are presently fund-raising for the new hospital which we hope to be built in the year 2006. Number of Beds 14 bed female ward 12 bed male ward Both wards have the facility of two side rooms each. Visiting Hours 3.00pm - 5.30pm and 6.30pm - 8.00pm daily Minor Injuries Unit The hospital’s Minor Injury Unit is open 24 hours a day - seven days a week, including Bank Holidays. It has a throughput of 1,300 patients each month. The unit has been increased in size to facilitate the Primary Care Emergency Centre (out of hours services) to run alongside its already busy activity. X-Ray Department The x-ray department operates during normal working hours. Out of hours x-ray facilities are available at the nearest acute hospital, Royal United Hospital, Bath, which is fifteen miles away. Out-Patients The out-patients department has doubled over the past few years to around 500 patients each month. Approximately forty clinics are held each month and there are plans to develop this facility. The specialities are: Chest Clinic Dermatology ENT Gastroenterology General Surgery Geriatrics Gynaecology including Colposcopy Neurology Orthopaedics Paediatrics Rheumatology Ultrasound Urology Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapists are based on site as well as the Physiotherapy team. Both in-patients and out-patients receive treatment in the Physiotherapy department. In-Patient Facilities: Chaplaincy Service Hairdressing League of Friends Library Service Newspapers Social Services Telephones Televisions & Radios Somerset Out of Hours Medical Service This service is for those who require emergency care outside normal GP Surgery hours. The service is provide from a number of locations throughout Somerset and attendance is by appointment only. To contact the service, please ring 0845 408 8000. Night Nursing Service This service is available to people within the Frome area between the hours of 6.00 pm and 8.00 am. Please telephone 01823 349040.
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