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Hospitals – Harrogate and District NHS Hospital – Visit the website here
Location: Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate HG2 7SX – Phone: 01423 885959
Construction begins on new Day Case Surgery and Imaging Centre at Harrogate District Hospital one of the top hospitals in the UK
A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of work on a new Day Case Surgery and Imaging Centre for the Harrogate district has been held at Harrogate District Hospital.
The healthcare facility, which is being built by UK construction company Morgan Sindall, will provide additional capacity to meet the needs of patients waiting for surgery.
The ceremony, which took place on Friday 14 February and was led by Jonathan Coulter, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust’s (HDFT) Chief Executive, saw the first spades hitting the ground on the 18 month project.
Also in attendance were Sarah Armstrong, Chair of HDFT; Matt Graham, HDFT’s Director of Strategy; and representatives from HDFT, the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF); and Morgan Sindall.
The construction of the Day Case Surgery and Imaging Centre, which will be located on the site of the hospital’s old Therapy Services building, is being undertaken as part of a £50 million capital investment funded by HDFT and NHS England, which has also seen the removal of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) at the Harrogate District Hospital site.
The new two storey building will provide state-of-the-art surgical and imaging services. It will house two new operating theatres, two procedure rooms, a dedicated day case ward, and an advanced imaging department. The imaging facilities will feature two MRI scanners, two CT scanners, three x-ray rooms, seven ultrasound scanners, bone density (Dexa) scanning, and fluoroscopy, which provides real-time imaging of tissue and organs.
Jonathan Coulter, Chief Executive at HDFT said: “This is an exciting moment for our Trust and the people of our district as we break ground to officially start construction of our new Day Case Surgery and Imaging Centre.
“Once completed, the centre will serve our community for years to come. The new facilities will provide a much improved environment for patients and our staff, and will increase our elective capacity.
“We understand that people requiring treatment want to be seen as quickly as possible and being able to undertake more activity will bring down waiting times.
“We look forward to working with Morgan Sindall on this exciting project. This investment illustrates our hospital’s bright future and reflects our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of patients, children and communities and delivering the best possible care.”
Ben Hall, Morgan Sindall’s Area Director for Yorkshire, said: “Investment into crucial infrastructure such as this provides invaluable resource to the local community. This groundbreaking event was a great way to mark the important work that is beginning, and we are excited to use our expertise to make healthcare more accessible in the wider Harrogate area.”
Regular updates will be provided to keep residents and visitors informed about the project’s progress.
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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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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.
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