Harrogate Hospitals
Harrogate Hospitals Harrogate and District NHS Hospital – Visit the website here
Location: Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate HG2 7SX – Phone: 01423 885959
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) has secured £1.4 million in funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to acquire a new, cutting-edge MRI scanner, designed to advance diagnostic research and bolster the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. This investment will enhance diagnostic precision and increase access to innovative research, benefiting smaller hospitals in rural and coastal regions that often lack such resources.
HDFT stands among only 36 NHS organisations in England chosen to receive this NIHR funding, a strategic move to foster research equity in less well-resourced areas. The Trust’s new MRI scanner will support a range of pioneering studies, particularly those focused on leveraging AI to diagnose complex health conditions more effectively.
Having already positioned itself as a leader in Imaging AI, HDFT’s implementation of AI-driven fracture detection software significantly improves diagnostic turnaround times. This technology allows clinicians to assess X-ray images within approximately 30 seconds, enabling swift fracture identification and prioritisation of critical cases. With the new MRI scanner, the Trust will explore similar AI advancements in MRI diagnostics, facilitating quicker, more precise insights for clinical teams.
When not engaged in research, the MRI scanner will be available for routine clinical use, increasing imaging capacity and reducing waiting times for HDFT patients.
Dr. Jacqueline Andrews, Medical Director at HDFT and Executive Lead for Research and Innovation, praised the award, stating:
“Congratulations to the clinical teams for securing this vital funding to bring a dedicated research MRI scanner to HDFT. As a Trust, we are deeply committed to expanding our research and innovation capabilities, ensuring our patients in Harrogate and surrounding areas have the same access to cutting-edge clinical trials and advanced technologies as those near larger teaching hospitals.”
Dr. Andrews further highlighted the Trust’s commitment to research, mentioning that HDFT has already invested in a dedicated Clinical Research Facility and established an Innovation Hub. These additions have significantly increased patient participation in research and innovation studies, delivering tangible community benefits.
This latest funding strengthens HDFT’s commitment to research-driven healthcare and reinforces its mission to improve patient care by integrating advanced diagnostic technologies and expanding research opportunities across the region.
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News from the Harrogate Guide Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Great National Award We are very happy to report that our HaPPi (Harrogate Post Procedure Patient Innovation) is a double awarding winning project! Last night, HaPPi was honoured to win the Supporting Elective Recovery through Digital category and highly commended in the Optimising Clinical Pathways through Digital category at the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Digital Awards. HaPPi is transforming day case surgery communication, helping patients to understand their expected recovery route through the use of personalised videos, recorded by the surgeon for their patients. The videos are securely delivered to our patients using our patient portal, Patients Know Best. These are the second awards the project has won, as it scooped the Health Tech News Awards for Innovation in Health Care and Overall Winner, earlier this year. “We are delighted to have won the HSJ Digital Award and to showcase this innovation implemented at HDFT and the positive impact HaPPI’s digital personalised videos pathway has had on communication and patient care. We are looking forwards to increasing this offering at HDFT and across the region, and embedding lasting cultural change in how we communicate with patients after day surgery,” said Mr David Duffy, innovator of HaPPi and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Harrogate District Hospital. The Supporting Elective Recovery through Digital Award recognises teams who are developing and leveraging digital to reduce the elective backlog. This includes digital projects, solutions and services that are driving tangible improvements in patient waiting times, experience, and outcomes, and that display solid evidence of co-production with clinical colleagues. The judges felt that the HaPPi pathway fully met this criteria and we are delighted that the project has been recognised through this award. HaPPI is a simple, elegant and cost effective innovation that delivers better communication for patients and benefits for staff, and is already delivering on huge potential to scale up and adopt throughout the NHS and is simultaneously improving patient care and delivering significant cost savings. Congratulations to our winning team, we are so pleased to have you working at HDFT, transforming patient care. #HSJDigitalAwards #SupportingElectiveRecoveryThroughDigital # OptimisingClinicalPathwaysThroughDigi
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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust – Kite Awards 2023:
Celebrating Excellence, Dedication, and Making a Difference
A Governor’s Perspective
The evening kicked off with a warm welcome and refreshing drinks for the guests. At 7pm, the attendees took their seats in a meticulously arranged room, a testament to the outstanding work of Yvonne and her team together with the Cedar Court Team.
The atmosphere was set with a dazzling display of disco lights, thanks to the talented DJ.
The culinary experience was nothing short of exceptional, featuring a well-crafted menu:
Starter: Roasted plum tomato and red pepper soup completed with Basil crème fraiche.
Main: Option 1 – Chicken Breast wrapped in pancetta, olive oil mash with fine beans and
shallots, carrot puree, chicken & marjoram sauce.
Main: Option 2 – Seasonal vegetarian risotto, herb oil.
Dessert: Lemon & Lime tart, blackcurrant compote, Anglaise sauce.
The plates were soon emptied, setting the stage for the commencement of the ceremonies.
The spotlight shone on individuals who dedicated decades to the NHS:
- Long Service Awards for 25 Years of service in the NHS, featuring 59 remarkable names.
- Long Service Awards 30 Years of Service in the NHS, with 43 deserving names.
- Long Service Awards 35 Years of Service in the NHS, recognizing 42 outstanding individuals.
- Long Service Awards 40 Years of Service in the NHS, honouring 16 remarkable names.
The recognition continued with the Colleague Recognition Awards, each featuring three distinguished names. Categories included:
- Corporate Director Colleague of the Year.
- Children’s and Community Care Directorate Colleague of the Year.
- Long Term and Unscheduled Care Directorate Colleague of the Year.
- Planned and Surgical Care Directorate Colleague of the Year.
- Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) Colleague of the Year.
- Corporate Directorate Team of the Year.
- Children’s and Community Care Directorate Team of the Year.
- Long Term and Unscheduled Care Directorate Team of the Year.
- Planned and Surgical Care Directorate Team of the Year.
- Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) Team of the Year.
- Quality of Care
- Innovation, Research & Improvement
- Volunteer of the Year
The pinnacle of the awards celebrated exceptional leadership with the Directorate Leader of the Year awards in each category:
- Corporate Directorate Leader of the Year.
- Children’s and Community Care Directorate Leader of the Year.
- Long Term and Unscheduled Care Directorate Leader of the Year.
- Planned and Surgical Care Directorate Leader of the Year.
- Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) Leader of the Year.
This unforgettable evening was a true testament to the commitment, talent, and dedication within the NHS community.
Full details can be found on the website: KITE Awards – HDFT & HIF Colleague Recognition Awards 2023 – Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
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Harrogate Hospitals
Based in the spa town of Harrogate, the Hospital boasts low waiting times, a newly renovated, state-of-the-art maternity suite and is home to the £9 million Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre. Our values of Respectful, Passionate and Responsible form the foundation of everything that we do. We aim to be an exceptional provider of healthcare and ensure excellence for our patients and their families each and every time.
The Trust’s Catering Team has been awarded the Food for Life Bronze Catering Mark from the Soil Association for the provision of patient and staff meals. This means that our meals are fresh, healthy, sustainable and meet the nutritional elements of the Government Buying Standards. Find out more about our inpatient catering service.
Herriot’s Restaurant
Herriot’s is our main restaurant and is open to patients, visitors and staff. The restaurant provides a traditional breakfast, a variety of hot and cold lunches and evening meals, a salad bar, both made-to-order and pre-packed sandwiches as well as snacks and beverages. Our seven-day carvery meal deal is a firm favourite among patients and staff, and vegetarian options are always available.
Herriot’s Restaurant also offers gluten free options and healthy choices of 500 calories or less.
The restaurant is located on the first floor of Harrogate District Hospital. Our opening times are:
Please note that Herriot’s accepts card payments.
Coffee shop
There is a coffee shop at the main entrance. With a number of tables and a small garden, it’s the perfect place to sit and enjoy a cup of tea or a slice of cake when you need to refuel.
The opening hours for the coffee shop are:
Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
The coffee shop accepts both cash and card payments.
WHSmith
WHSmith runs a small shop in the main entrance, next to reception. The shop sells a selection of newspapers, magazines, flowers, books and snacks. Card is accepted on all payments. The shop’s opening hours are:
Monday-Friday: 7.30am-7pm
Saturday-Sunday: 9am-4pm
Christmas 2019 opening hours:
Christmas Eve: 7.30am-3pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed
New Year’s Eve: 7.30am-3pm
New Year’s Day: Closed
All other days open as normal.
Harrogate Hospitals
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BMI The Duchy Hospital – Visit the website here
Location: Queen’s Road, Harrogate HG2 0HF – Phone: 01423 567136
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Ripon and District Community Hospital – Visit the website here
Location: Firby Lane , Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2PR – Phone: 01423 542900
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Harrogate Hospitals