Farnham Road Hospital

Not to be confused with Farnham Hospital.

Farnham Road Hospital is a mental health hospital in Guildford, Surrey, which is managed by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

History

The hospital was built, with advice from Florence Nightingale, as the original Royal Surrey County Hospital. Queen Victoria became a patron of the building project, donating 100 Guineas (£100) to the cost of construction which totalled £17,000 (Engish Heritage).

Farnham Road Hospital opened its doors in April 1866 and was dedicated to the memory of Prince Albert. The main building and several out-buildings were given Grade II listed status in 1988 as surviving examples of Victorian hospital architecture.

Services at Farnham Road Hospital

Currently Farnham Road Hospital provides secondary mental health services for people of all ages living in and around Guildford. The main building houses two wards for older people with mental health problems but the majority of services at the hospital are provided on an outpatient basis (More information at www.sabp.nhs.uk/services).

Services at the site include:

Assertive Outreach Team; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services; Community Mental Health Recovery Services (CMHRS); Community Mental Health Team for Older People (CMHT OP); Drug and Alcohol Addictions Services; Family Therapy; Home Treatment Team; Psychology; Psychotherapy;

Future plans

A £30 million redevelopment of the site was launched in October 2013. Seven existing buildings on the site will be demolished to create a new extension with four wards and 60 ensuite bedrooms. The new build will be linked to the main building by a glazed walkway.

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