Harrogate District Hospital to host new Open Days as part of historic 200th anniversary celebrations
Harrogate District Hospital is inviting local residents to step behind the scenes this week as it throws the doors open to the public in two rare open days.
The unprecedented initiative will form part of the 200th anniversary celebrations marking the opening of Harrogate’s first hospital, the Harrogate Bath Hospital.
Taking place on Friday, May 8 and, also, on Wednesday, May 20, from 10am to 4pm, almost 30 hospital departments will come together to showcase their services and the vital work they carry out for patients across Harrogate and the surrounding district.
The open days will offer a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the hospital’s past, present and future and speak directly with teams from a wide range of services including Paediatrics, Pathology, Podiatry and Pharmacy, as well as General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthodontics, Community Nursing and Cardiology.
Dr Jacqueline Andrews, Executive Medical Director at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Our open days are a wonderful opportunity for people to see first-hand the passion, expertise and teamwork that goes into caring for our community every day.
"Whether you’re curious about how your hospital works, interested in a career in healthcare, or simply want to meet the people behind the scenes, we would love to welcome you.”
Interactive demonstrations, activities and displays will be available throughout the open days, including equipment demonstrations, and opportunities to learn practical health and wellbeing tips.
Guests will also be able to meet staff from different departments, learn about their roles, and discover how hospital teams work together to improve the patient experience every day.
Those interested in a career in healthcare or volunteering will have the chance to find out more about the wide variety of roles available at Harrogate District Hospital and how to get involve.
The two open days will be held in the Herriots Lounge (behind Herriots Restaurant), first floor, Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX.
During the events, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust will also be raising funds to buy equipment for the Trust’s first Clinical Research Facility which opened earlier this year.
Information: https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/