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Harrogate Hospital Radio continues broadcasting from a makeshift airing cupboard studio!

26th March 2020

Technology and an airing cupboard have enabled Harrogate’s oldest radio station to continue broadcasting to patients and staff within the town’s District Hospital. Under the supervision of Oliver Stables, the charity’s Studio Manager and presenter, a total of three makeshift studios have been created in members’ homes – ensuring the shows will go on, 24 […]

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Patients urged to tell Harrogate District Hospital ahead of their appointment if they’re in Coronavirus-related isolation

20th March 2020

In order to help Harrogate District Hospital reduce the risk associated with Coronavirus, patients who have a scheduled appointment in the coming weeks are being urged to telephone in and say in advance if they are in self-isolation or household-isolation. This should be done via the contact telephone number on their appointment letter. The aim […]

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Coronavirus guidance

13th March 2020

Important information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) The NHS in England and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal. The latest information […]

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Quiz at the Royal Oak, Dacre Banks Sunday 5th April 2020

9th February 2020

Sunday 5th April 2020: Quiz at the Royal Oak, Dacre Banks. Cost is £2.50 per person which includes a pie & pea supper. From 7.30pm onwards To book a table call the pub direct on 780 200. We’d really value your support on the evening  

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Harrogate Hospital Radio Vying For Four National Broadcasting Awards

10th January 2020

Harrogate Hospital Radio has started the new year with four nominations in the 2020 National Hospital Radio Awards. The charity – which has been broadcasting from within Harrogate District Hospital since 1977 – has been shortlisted in the Best Newcomer, Best Programme with Multiple Presenters, Best Female Presenter and the coveted Station of the Year […]

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New Non-Executive Directors join the Board at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

6th January 2020

Three new Non-Executive Directors have been appointed to the Board of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, including the Chief Executive of Harrogate Borough Council, an expert in business leadership and transformation and the Chair of Mansfield Building Society. Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area […]

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Family’s year of fantastic fundraising for new cardiac monitor for Harrogate District Hospital’s children’s ward

23rd December 2019

A family’s fantastic year of fundraising in aid of Harrogate District Hospital has come to an end with a grand total of £8,500 for a cardiac monitor for Woodlands Children’s Ward following care provided to a two-week-old baby with a congenital heart defect. In 2018, members of the Finan family, from Harrogate, visited Harrogate District […]

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Charitable donation goes towards create new Muslim prayer ablution facilities at Harrogate District Hospital

2nd December 2019

West Yorkshire-based cash plan provider Sovereign Health Care has donated money to Harrogate District Hospital to create ablution facilities for ritual washing in preparation for Muslim prayer and worship. Ablution is an essential element of the Muslim tradition. It involves washing the hands, mouth, nostrils, arms, head and feet with water and is an important […]

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Harrogate’s Special Care Baby Unit passes Unicef inspection with flying colours

29th November 2019

Harrogate District Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) has successfully been reaccredited as Unicef Baby Friendly, with new mums saying that staff are kind and considerate, and all mums saying they were very happy with the level of care provided. The Baby Friendly Initiative, set up by UNICEF and the World Health Organization, is a […]

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Harrogate NHS charity’s calendar launch showcases the best of the region’s views (and a dog!)

11th November 2019

The charity that raises money to do more for patients and their families in the NHS in Harrogate district has launched its first ever fundraising calendar, made up of winning photos submitted by local people following a photo competition. Harrogate Hospital and Community Charity – which raises funds to support Harrogate and District NHS Foundation […]

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