Princess Anne unveils a plaque marking the opening of the new brain injury hospital in Swindon
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LUNCHTIME REPORT: Princess Anne opens hospital
The Princess Royal has opened a £3.5 million hospital for people with brain injuries in Swindon. Chalkdown House has twenty beds for patients - as well as offering treatment and rehabilitation. Our reporter Laura Makin-Isherwood was at the opening ceremony.
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The Princess Royal meets staff at Swindon's new brain injury hospital
The princess Royal spoke to some of the staff who will be working at the new hospital, discussing the role they will be undertaking, the resources that will be available and their previous experience.
Princess Anne meets staff at Swindon's new brain injury hospital
The Princess Royal spoke to some of the staff who will be working at the new hospital, discussing the role they will be undertaking, the resources that will be available and their previous experience.
Princess Anne opens new brain injury hospital in Swindon
Before leaving, The Princess Royal thanked those making the build possible.
The Princess Royal leaves Swindon after opening new brain injury hospital in the town
Princess Anne had officially opened Chalkdown House, a new brain injury hospital in Swindon.
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The Princess Royal opens new brain injury hospital in Swindon
After taking a tour of the new service HRH the Princess Royal met contractors and others who made the building of the service possible.Nick Thatcher (right) donated the funds for the IT suite at Chalkdown House.
Princess Anne arrives in Swindon to open new brain injury hospital
Princess Anne to open new brain injury hospital in Swindon
The Princess Royal will be opening a new brain injury hospital in Swindon today.
The new unit called Chalkdown House costs £3.5 million. It will provide rehabilitation for up to 20 people and 60 jobs will be created.
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