History

Hospital services in Bassetlaw began with the opening of the 5-bed Victoria Hospital, Worksop,  in 1900, staffed by a house surgeon, two honorary surgeons, a matron and three probationer nurses. There were 59 patients and during the first year, the income was £487 12s 6d, and the expenditure £505 4s 3d. Thirty years later, 812 patients were treated, the income was £7326 and expenditure £6751.  A (penny in the pound) worker's contributory scheme raised £4300 while the 'Gloops Club' donated a cot to the Children's wing. It became part of the NHS in 1948 and was demolished in 1996.

The foundation stone for Kilton Hospital was laid in 1902; it was known as Worksop's Poor Law Infirmary and cost £18,300 to build.

The first phase of the new Bassetlaw Hospital was opened on the same site in 1984. Work was completed in 1987 and Casualty and inpatient facilities at Retford Hospital were transferred to the new site in 1988.