Have your say on future of historical hospital building

PEOPLE across Hyndburn are being encouraged to have their say on the future of Accrington Victoria Community Hospital.

- BY YASMIN AL-NAJAR

The building, in Haywood Road, Accrington, was closed in December 2024 when East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust was forced to relocate services due to the poor condition of the site.

The Trust made commitments to people it would retain clinical services in the town, ensure the rich history of Accrington Victoria was remembered and celebrated and, when the time came, engage the community in what would happen next to the site as part of the closure programme.

Chief Executive of ELHT, Martin Hodgson, said: “I know local people felt upset when we announced we were moving out of the building, but I am pleased that we have been able to deliver on those promises we made at the time to keep services in Accrington, protect the building’s history and ensure that the community was able to get involved about what happened to the site next.

“In fact, most services were relocated only around a mile away and we have held an exhibition at Accrington Library recently where the historical artefacts were on display and the stories of patients and staff over time are captured and celebrated.