It was established in 1939[3] and named after Sir William Charles Angliss, a respected local politician and philanthropist who contributed financially to the hospital's foundation.

[4] The Angliss family continued to play a significant role in the hospitals growth and management, well into the 20th Century.

Funding from the Angliss' charitable foundation allowed for the hospital to build an additional 27 beds in 1965.

[4] The Angliss Hospital is considered a medium metropolitan hospital by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, and has an Emergency Department, Radiology, Midwifery, Intensive Care, Obstetric, Paediatric and Rehabilitation departments.

The cost of the expansion is around $170 million and includes an additional 120 beds at a nearby aged care facility.