[3] The building, designed by architects Giles, Gough and Trollope,[4] was completed at a cost of £79,575,[3] and was officially opened as the North Evington Poor Law Infirmary on 28 September 1905 by the Chairman of the Leicester Board of Guardians.

On 7 May 1919 the hospital was deemed surplus to military requirements and was gradually closed down,[11] being handed back to the custody of the Board of Guardians on 8 August,[12] having treated 20,456 wounded servicemen.

As of 2015 Leicester General Hospital specialised in renal care, orthopaedics, diabetes research, urology, maternity, brain injuries, and treatment for disabled children.

The Leicester Mercury patients panel criticised the proposal both because of the lack of public consultation before presentation and its effect on inhibiting more complex surgery which require ICU beds.

[17] In August, a De Montfort University report also criticised lack of consultation in the plan which was unchanged since 2015 when it was rushed through apparently because of its urgency.