Hello and welcome to the Hawkhurst Community Hospital League of Friends Website. For information or help, please contact Carole Williamson, Charity Administrator, on 01580 752188 or email league_of_friends@btconnect.com

      THE DIRECT LINE TO HAWKHURST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS

                                               01580 753345   

             FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING PATIENTS AND VISITING TIMES.

The League of Friends was formed in1967 under the chairmanship of Mr Richard (“Dick”) Thompson in order to promote organised fund-raising. In fact The League of Friends has received such good financial support from individuals and businesses that regular capital improvements have taken place, which include: 

 1969: Our first Physiotherapy Unit completed.  Opened by William Deedes. 

 1973:  Matron’s bungalow constructed.

 1974:  Our first Day Room built; opened by Patrick Mayhew.

 1978:  A new, large Day Centre was opened.

 1980:  Existing Physiotherapy Department was enlarged

 1982:  Physiotherapy Department further extended .

 1988:  More improvements: Bathrooms, Kitchen and a new ward.

 2003:  The Opening of a new Wing – another Ward and a Day Unit.