Salisbury Hospital's maternity team have celebrated the 100-year anniversary of its Beatrice ward.

Celebrations were led by Abi Kingston, clinical director of women and newborn, who was joined by chief nursing officer Judy Dyos and colleagues from the maternity team.

Cutting the cake, Abi Kingston said: "This is a fabulous achievement.

"It's a great day to reflect on where we've been and think about the next 100 years of Beatrice Ward.".

Pre-dating the NHS by 26 years, the maternity ward was opened by Beatrix Louisa, Dowager Countess of Pembroke, on the July 8, 1922.

Beatrice Ward was named in recognition of the great interest taken in its foundation by both the Countess of Pembroke, Beatrice Eleanor Herbert, and the Dowager Countess of Pembroke.

The Earls of Pembroke held the role of President of Salisbury Infirmary at the time.

To read the full history of the opening of the Beatrice Ward visit the Salisbury Healthcare History website: Centenary of maternity Salisbury Healthcare History.

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