Withington Community Hospital provides specialist care to patients requiring diagnostic treatment, day surgery and community services via the main hospital, Buccleuch Lodge and Dermott Murphy Centre.
Our History
Withington Community Hospital has had a long and varied history. The original building was once the Chorlton Union Workhouse, built between 1854 and 1855. In 1864 to 1866, it was converted into a hospital for the poor. Five hospital blocks or ‘pavilions’, designed by Thomas Worthington, were constructed. It was the first institution to adopt the ‘pavilion system’, which was considered a significant advancement in healthcare architecture.
During the First World War, it provided support for the military and German prisoners of war were housed there.
At its height, the original hospital was the largest teaching hospital in Europe due to its affiliation with The University of Manchester.
Following a decision in the late 1980s to have only one hospital serving South Manchester, many services were transferred to Wythenshawe Hospital. Some of the original buildings were now redundant and have since been transformed into homes. Three of the former hospital buildings are Grade II listed, due to their historic importance.
A new, purpose-built hospital was constructed opposite the old site, and the current Withington Community Hospital was officially opened by Princess Anne in September 2005.
Our Services
We currently see around 155,000 patients in our clinics and departments every year. Our main specialisms include Dermatology, Urology, Audiology, ENT and Therapies. We have one theatre and a large Outpatients Department.
Location
Withington Community Hospital is located in West Didsbury and is easily accessible via public transport. For more details about how to get here, visit our Getting Here page.
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
Withington Community Hospital is part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 October 2017 and is responsible for running a family of ten hospitals across seven separate sites. It provides a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services.
Our Values
Withington Community Hospital is proud to align itself with the shared values of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
We are compassionate
- Care about people, focusing on the needs of all our patients and staff
- Reduce our impact on the environment.
- Support local people and the local economy in our role as a large local employer and consumer.
We are curious
- Use digital technology and other innovations to improve the way we work for patients and our colleagues.
- Use data, insight and evidence to inform the way we deliver services and make decisions.
We are collaborative
- Involve patients and our communities in the planning and delivery our services.
- Work together as one team across MFT.
- Work together with partners across Greater Manchester.
- Use our influence locally and nationally to the benefit of our patients, our communities and our partners.
We are open and honest
- Listen and respond to feedback from staff, patients, communities and partners.
- Celebrate our successes.
- Be honest about where things can be better and share learning to make improvements.
We are inclusive
- Address health inequalities, ensuring everyone can get the care they need and the best possible outcomes whatever their identity or background.
- Build a diverse workforce at all levels in which everyone can belong, and which reflects the people who use our services, helping us to deliver better care and build trust with our communities.