By far the oldest of the city's hospitals, the history of Leeds General Infirmary dates back to June 1767 when 16 of the town's gentlemen met at the New Inn to discuss setting up "an Infirmary for the Relief of the Sick and Hurt Poor within this Parish". The foundation stone of the first General Infirmary was laid on 10 October 1768 by Edwin Lascelles, later Baron Harewood, one of the earliest benefactors. The red brick, stone-faced two-storey building opened in March 1771, with just 27 beds.
By April 1998, Leeds General Infirmary saw the opening of the £92 million Jubilee Building, one of the flagships of the NHS, which brings together highly -specialised neurosurgical services as well as the Yorkshire Heart Centre, plus the hospital's intensive care facilities, a new Accident & Emergency department and an operating theatre complex.
Leeds General Infirmary continues to expand and grow, utilising state-of-the-art medical technology to treat, cure and protect the surrounding community.
If you would like more general information about Leeds General Infirmary have a look at the official NHS website here.
