Our History
HMT was founded in 1985 with a simple yet powerful vision: to improve lives by providing high-quality healthcare and support for those in need.
From our beginnings, we've been driven by a mission to alleviate physical and mental illnesses while promoting good health.
Over the decades, we have grown into a trusted provider of care, from our hospitals to our care homes, always staying true to our core values.
1888
May 26, 1888
Sisters Order was founded. Our hospital was founded by a religious order, The Sisters of the Order of St Joseph of Peace, in Nottingham.
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January 1, 1938
The original site opens in Cleethorpes. The sisters provided an early healthcare provision to the people of Grimsby and Cleethorpes and opened St Hugh’s Hospital on Princes Road, Cleethorpes.
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May 26, 1961
17 Beds added to St Hugh’s. 17 beds were added to the 30 existing beds within St Hugh’s as it expanded to cater for growing demand.
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May 26, 1985
HMT was founded. The Healthcare Management Trust was Registered with The Charity Commission and transferred ownership of St Hugh’s to ensure it progressed with modern medicine and a changing healthcare environment.
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May 26, 1994
St Hugh’s current site opens. St Hugh’s opened its current site on Peaks Lane, Grimsby, a modern 32 bed hospital with easy access and luxurious facilities.
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May 26, 2015
Upgrade to State of the Art Theatres. Two state of the art Lamina Flow theatres were installed to ensure patients have access to the latest technology.
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May 26, 2016
Further modernisation. The hospital began a full refurbishment including patient rooms and waiting areas. HMT are committed to continuous improvement to ensure patient comfort and safety.
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April 28, 2020
St Hugh’s responds rapidly to the global pandemic by creating a ‘Covid Secure’ facility and providing additional elective and cancer services to the NHS. This ensures the safe treatment of non-Covid patients and provides staff and equipment to the wider healthcare system in its battle against the infection.
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