The hospital was founded in 1946, as part of an initiative to care for Polish ex-servicemen who fought alongside the Allies in the Second World War, as well as their families, who settled in the area. As a result of this influx, the population of Penley increased threefold.
In 1946, the hospital was established as part of an effort to support Polish ex-servicemen who fought alongside Allied forces during World War II and their families, who settled in the area. Consequently, the population of Penley increased dramatically.