The Main Ward Block in 2001

2001 was 26 years of the usage of the MWB and the last full year of the towerblock in use. In August 2001, the new Norfolk & Norwich Hospital opened a few miles away in Colney. 30 years had passed since the MWB construction first began.

September 2001 was 26 years since the MWB first opened. November 2001 was when many services transferred to Colney.

Events during 2001
Prev year in existence - The Main Ward Block in 2000
 * In late 2001, hospital wards and services started to move to the new hospital in Colney. The current hospital was to remain open throughout much of the following year. The Main Ward Block had many vacant wards by the end of 2001, the first time since 1975, when occupation first took place.
 * In November 2001, a cheque was donated to the Coronary Care Unit. on the 9th floor. By the end of 2001, the Main Ward Block was half empty due to services moving to the new hospital.

Next year in existence - The Main Ward Block in 2002