A new renal dialysis unit officially opened at the Friarage Hospital in 2021.
The unit has space to dialyse up to ten patients at a time, reducing the need for people to travel to Middlesbrough or Darlington for dialysis.
Dr David Reaich, clinical director for nephrology, said: “It is fantastic to now have a dialysis centre at the Friarage.
“We are very excited to be able to provide this service to our patients from Northallerton, Thirsk and the surrounding areas who currently have to travel quite a long way for their dialysis, three times a week.
“It is a huge step forward for those patients and will really help to improve their quality of life.”
The unit was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Ian Macdonald who has been a renal patient with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for nearly 50 years.
Thank you to the Friends of the Friarage who donated £300,000 for the unit’s development work and purchase of equipment.