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24,000 face masks donated to Harrogate District NHS Foundation Trust

3rd August 2020

On Friday 31 July, Harrogate District Foundation Trust received an incredible donation of 24,000 surgical face masks from Living and Home and 5 Stars Trading, two companies based in Manchester. This is an incredible donation for which the Trust is extremely grateful. John Zhou, Managing Director of 5 Stars Trading, and Tony Chen, a Director […]

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Harrogate Hospital Radio teams up with Nottingham counterparts to broadcasts Town’s historic Wembley clash

1st August 2020

Two hospital radio stations are coming together tomorrow to broadcast live coverage of the National League play-off final at Wembley. Harrogate Town are just 90 minutes away from securing promotion to the Football League, which will be the first time in their history, but to do so they must beat Notts County, at Wembley. And […]

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Harrogate District Hospital staff share personal organ donation experience, as NHS Blood and Transplant publish annual Transplant Activity Report

21st July 2020

Staff members at Harrogate District Hospital (HDH) have been speaking about their personal experiences of organ donation and how important it is that people who choose to become donors share their wishes with family. Their reflections came as NHSBT published their annual Transplant Activity Report yesterday, Monday 20 July. The report revealed a steady increase […]

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Recovery measures being taken at Harrogate District Hospital to open more clinics and see more patients in Outpatients, Day Surgery and Endoscopy

24th June 2020

As more and more services and clinics start up again, measures are being put in place at Harrogate District Hospital to minimise the risk of the spread of Covid-19 infection. The measure, in areas including Outpatients, Day Surgery and Endoscopy, are also in place to provide assurance to patients that the environment is as safe […]

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Stockton infant feeding service highlights NHS support for mums during coronavirus pandemic

3rd June 2020

New mums in Stockton borough looking for support, advice and guidance about infant feeding are able to access an enhanced range of virtual NHS support during the Coronavirus pandemic thanks to the efforts of the Stockton Infant Feeding Team. In National Breastfeeding Celebration Week 2020 (1-7 June), the Team is raising awareness about the new […]

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Presenters broadcasting from improvised studios in their homes

1st June 2020

A charity radio station which has seen its presenters broadcasting from improvised studios in their homes has been given a £1,000 boost by Harrogate Freemasons. When the Coronavirus barred access to the wards of Harrogate District Hospital to all but patients and essential staff, its volunteer-led radio station moved its operation offsite. Thanks to technology, […]

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People in Harrogate district urged to see their GP if worried about symptoms that might be cancer

27th May 2020

People in Harrogate district are being urged to make an appointment with their GP as soon as possible if they are worried about any symptoms that could be cancer. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic there has been a significant reduction in the number of people locally going to their GP with their concerns. […]

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Video consultations to support patients

26th May 2020

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is stepping up the use of digital video consultations which will help to support patients during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Video consultations are being trialled as appropriate across a number of departments which helps staff and patients maintain social distancing and limit the spread of the virus. As […]

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Launch of online raffle to support local NHS across Harrogate and district

13th May 2020

Harrogate Hospital and Community Charity is launching a new online raffle with some fabulous prizes to be won as part of its on-going fundraising efforts. The raffle is now open and members of the public can get involved with the chance of winning some brilliant prizes whilst maintaining social distancing. The proceeds will go towards […]

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Chin-up for Saint Michael’s

15th April 2020

A Saint Michael’s supporter is facing a period of personal growth during lockdown – while raising funds for local hospice care! Bill Caw, whose wife Joan was cared for at the hospice before her death, has started growing a beard, and by seeking sponsorship from friends and family has already raised an astonishing £1,500 in […]

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