Hertford British Hospital Charity
The Hertford British Hospital was built between 1872 and 1879 by Sir Richard Wallace for the medical and surgical treatment of "indigent and sick British nationals in and around Paris". It was named after his father, the 4th Marquess of Hertford, also a keen Francophile, who died in 1870. It was the same Sir Richard Wallace who gave his name to the Wallace Fountains, another symbol of his generosity, which, to this day, still provide drinking water in the streets of Paris.
130 years later, the Hertford British Hospital Corporation (HBHC) is the charity that ensures that the medical facility founded by Sir Richard continues to serve the local and English-speaking communities.
HBHC makes the hospital premises located at 3 rue Barbès in Levallois-Perret available to the Hôpital Franco-Britannique-Fondation Cognacq-Jay. It also provides support to the British Charitable Fund and, increasingly since 2022, makes grants to other British charities and associations in France involved in promoting the wellbeing of British citizens (and others) in France.
SOS Help is a listening line in English, confidential, anonymous, non-judgemental and non-denominational. Trained listeners are available every day of the year from 3 pm to 11 pm. If you are lonely, depressed, under stress, or just need a listening ear, call 01 46 21 46 46.
SOS Help relies on volunteers for help with fundraising, events, and also on donations. Don't hesitate to follow the link www.soshelpline.org, to see how you could
The CID is managed by the Hôpital Franco-Britannique-Fondation Cognacq-Jay. Please follow this link for more information.
The Hôpital Franco-Britannique-Fondation Cognacq-Jay has arranged consultations exclusively for English speakers at 3 rue Barbès in the area of General Medicine.
Click here for more information from the HFB website.
