The firm behind the construction and design of the new NHS Nightingale hospital at the Convention Centre said they expect the emergency facility to be open and available for use by or at this coming weekend, April 11-12, with a 500-bed capacity to help ease pressures.
5. A wider view of how the centre looks at the moment
Barriers have gone up while work is under way. Picture: Gerard Binks. | jpimedia
6. Nightingale Hospital: Yorkshire and the Humber
The official signage has gone up following the official announcement by NHS England last week. Picture: Gerard Binks. | jpimedia
7. The site has been a hive of activity over the last week
Harrogate has been praised for its warm welcome of NHS workers and military personnel working hard to transform the centre into a Nightingale hospital. Picture: Gerard Binks. | jpimedia
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Harrogate Convention Centre director Paula Lorimer has urged the town to get behind the build as much as possible by showing full support for key workers. Picture: Gerard Binks. | jpimedia