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Leeds General Infirmary

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Leeds General Infirmary, also known as the LGI, is a large teaching hospital based in the centre of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, and is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Its previous name The General Infirmary at Leeds is still sometimes used. It is the second largest hospital in Leeds after St James's University Hospital.HistoryThe first hospital known as Leeds Infirmary was opened in 1771 on what is now the site of the former Yorkshire Bank in Infirmary Street off City Square, Leeds. Notably, the founding five physicians at the infirmary were all graduates of the University of Edinburgh Medical School. Construction of the current hospital on its new site in Great George Street started in 1863 to the designs of Sir George Gilbert Scott.Before drawing up the plans Gilbert Scott and the Infirmary's Chief Physician, Dr Charles Chadwick, visited many of the great contemporary hospitals of Europe. They were particularly impressed by hospitals based on the pavilion plan recommended by Miss Florence Nightingale, and adopted this for the new Infirmary. It featured the latest innovations, with plentiful baths and lavatories throughout, and a system of hydraulic hoists to reduce the labours of attendants and nurses.The building was officially opened on 19 May 1869 by HRH The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) although for the first year it actually housed a temporary loan exhibition (‘National Exhibition of Works of Art’), held to raise funds for the new building and allow time for services to be moved from the old Infirmary. The new building, which cost £100,000 to construct, became fully functional in May 1869.

Address: Great George St, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
Phone: 0113 243 2799
State: West Yorkshire
City: Leeds
Zip Code: LS1 3EX

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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Reviews
We want to express our deepest gratitude to Becki on Ward L45. We have just passed through the most incredibly difficult and heartbreaking time losing our baby, but Becki’s care was a true light in our darkest moments. She didn't just look after my wife as a patient—she cared for her like her own sister, with total warmth, love, and compassion. We felt so safe and supported by her when we needed it most. Becki, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your outstanding service and for treating our family with such profound kindness. We will never forget you.
I’m a Gambian teenager who used to live in Leeds in fact, I was born in Leeds but now I’ve moved somewhere else in the UK with my parents when I turned 7 And one day I had an emergency appointment at the GP on that exact same day they found out that I had type one diabetes and I got admitted to LGI hospital in mind. I am now 14 years old when I was in the hospital after the GP, they gave me an injection. I was in excruciating pain and I thought my life is over but without these doctors I wouldn’t have made it as far as I did now the team in this hospital are absolutely amazing they helped my mum when she gave birth to both me and my brother. The diabetic team took so much effort into helping me just for me to stay at the hospital. I wanted to go home and I kept crying and crying constantly until the pain was over and I thought I was gonna be able to go home but I was there until late night realising I had to spend my life in hospital for 2 to 3 weeks The hospital isn’t a place that will just ignore you and if I’m not wrong I’m pretty sure I remember they’re being prayer rooms for Muslims not many have that so just think about how lucky we are have a hospital like LGI they are so supporting and caring and they’ve got a fridge for patient where you just have to write your name on and then put it there and other than the complicated corridors downstairs because everywhere looks the same it’s actually quite easy to get through so if you live in Leeds I advise you to go to LGI hospital for whatever you need
Attended A&E at LGI on Thursday with my Mum under direction of 111. The arrival was fairly chaotic as couldn’t get a wheelchair. The entry point to A&E is a small room that was understandably very full. The staff were really helpful however they are behind screens and it was difficult to hear them and as most people attending are likely unwell and stressed I don’t think that small cramped environment really works. That aside the care my Mum received was outstanding. She was checked in and whilst initially put on a stretcher in the open area of A&E reception she was quickly moved into a bay. Every single member of staff that dealt with her was kind, patient and friendly. You would think she was their first patient of the day rather than their hundredth. I am grateful to them all. In particular was Katy who did her obs in the waiting area before going into the department and Nina the doctor who dealt with her throughout. I can’t remember the name of anyone else but the health care assistants and nurses were also amazing. How they all work and concentrate in that environment is astounding. It was total sensory overload but they somehow manage to juggle everything, whilst providing outstanding levels of care. Not only were there beeps and buzzes in every direction and phones ringing ringing but also multiple patients who were accompanied by police which added further chaos. But they all worked on regardless. I am truly grateful to each and everyone of them. They do amazing work in difficult circumstances with people who are unwell and in some cases rude and unreasonable. Shout out to the Porter that looks like Mani from The Stone Roses. He was so polite and helpful to everyone, us included. I appreciate this isn’t everyone’s experience but when it isn’t I can only imagine it is because the system is failing rather than the fault of any of the individuals involved. I also think “the public” have unreasonable expectations and if they were to take a minute to observe the environment they might be able to appreciate how lucky we are to have such amazing FREE care. I watched someone complain that the jumper had been cut off their elderly relative who was sporting a dislocated shoulder which need to be x rayed. That is the sort of thing they are up against everyday. Thank you LGI and all concerned. Keep up the amazing work. Most of us value every single one of you and your dedication and care. Big Love xx
Unfortunately your emergency staff in Leeds General Infirmary are not doing their job properly. Doctor rejected providing the service claiming that it is not urgent go to GP and GP is off on weekends. So why are we paying the NHS fees? For rejection? Let alone the long waiting time that goes up to 6 hours compared to less an hour in my country! Worst health services ever!
I was sent to ENT from St James’ A&E with a very infected ear. Whilst the wait was quite long, I was seen on the same day for minor surgery, and a couple of the nurses even stayed late to look after me. All of the nurses and doctors were incredibly kind and helpful. Particularly Neo I think that was his name!, in ENT, was wonderful and made me feel so reassured and cared for. Thank you!!
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