"Dispensary movement in Manchester"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . "The foundation and development of dispensaries in Manchester, England, was notable during the nineteenth century. These organisations were intended to care for sick people and were a consequence of the rapid population growth, expansion in area and public health issues experienced by the city as it industrialised."@en . "5047"^^ . . "The foundation and development of dispensaries in Manchester, England, was notable during the nineteenth century. These organisations were intended to care for sick people and were a consequence of the rapid population growth, expansion in area and public health issues experienced by the city as it industrialised. The Manchester Infirmary (MR) medical charity \u2013 then based in Piccadilly, Manchester \u2014 was struggling to cope with the rapid expansion of the city of Manchester by the early 1800s. The population was increasing significantly and was spreading widely into new industrial and residential suburbs, making it impractical for the hospital to expand its system of home visits for the care and treatment of patients. There was a proposal that branches should be established in outlying areas but, instead, those areas acquired independent facilities."@en . . . "1034456060"^^ . "40068256"^^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .