9 March 1978

Published: 1 December 2022

Photo: 9 March 1978 His Royal Highness, The duke of Edinburgh

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, visited Torbay Hospital for the official opening of the new hydrotherapy pool and telecobalt unit. This cost approximately £125,000 and the League of Friends contributed approximately £105,000.

Photo 1978 New hydrotherapy pool

Torbay Hospital also celebrated its Golden Jubilee and the opening of the John Parkes Children’s Unit.