The operational plans to support the urgent temporary changes announced for the Friarage Hospital for 27 March are now being put in place to ensure that the changes happen safely, with minimal impact on patients and local communities and North Yorkshire’s Scrutiny of Health committee have today been updated on the changes.
Over the last 18 months, following public engagement, consultants at the Friarage have developed an innovative new model, to provide acute medical services in a small rural hospital. During this public engagement South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust stated its intent to go out to full public consultation on this model. However, the Trust has now been overtaken by events and needs to make some temporary changes to critical care services at the Friarage Hospital.
A new £10million cancer centre officially opened its doors today (Tuesday 11 December) at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton. The Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre features a spacious chemotherapy lounge, relaxing garden area and a Macmillan information centre as well as complementary therapy, consultation and treatment rooms.
Construction of The Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre at the Friarage Hospital is entering the final stages with the first patients expected to begin using the centre next month.
Friarage Maternity Centre is celebrating after welcoming its 1,000th baby into the world. Tyler Finn-Hurworth was delivered at the Northallerton midwifery-led unit on Thursday 4 October at 6.52am, weighing 7lb 9oz.
Macmillan Cancer Support’s appeal has hit the landmark £250,000 figure, amid a flurry of fundraising events taking place around the area. Money raised is supporting The Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre, which is currently being built at the Friarage Hospital.
The annual Jazz Train returns this summer 16 June, aiming to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and The Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre in Northallerton.
Macmillan Cancer Support has launched a £500,000 fundraising appeal in Northallerton and here is how you can help.
Find out more about the progress of The Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre at the Friarage Hospital at our drop-in information event.
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