April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

People aged 56-74 that are registered with a GP will receive a bowel cancer screening kit through the post.

If you are sent one, be sure to complete it and send it back.

For more ➡️ bit.ly/3xaAbXa.

#flushawaybowelcancer

A group of staff & patients-past & present-joined Anthony Henson as he walked the final mile of his virtual Pennine Way fundraising challenge. Anthony has raised over £10,000 for #ActiveAgainstCancer .
Congratulations to Anthony & everyone who supported him
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We are recruiting Care Support Workers across a range of settings at #teamHDFT including:
-Acute Medical Wards
-Surgical Wards
-Elderly Care
For more details and to apply see: bit.ly/43Q4bEe

Eid Mubarak to all of our colleagues, service users and communities who celebrate! We wish you all a very happy and peaceful Eid. #eid24

To celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, we will have a celebratory menu available in Herriots, from Wednesday 10 April 2024 to Friday 12 April 2024, we hope you can join us!

A huge congratulations to our colleagues on Granby ward for achieving their GOLD award for 35 days without a fall! 🥳

Such an achievement! Well done Team Granby! Harrogate NHS FT The Fundamentals of Care Team- HDFT 💙🌈

In April, HDFT will send patients emails or SMS text message inviting them to sign up for our new patient portal, Patients Know Best (PKB).

Please look out for your email of SMS text and sign up when you receive it. hdft.nhs.uk/patients/patie…

Congratulations David on your Making a Difference Award!👏 You always take the time to teach others new skills, make sure staff feel listened to and are a support to members of the team😇

📣We want to hear about the amazing teamwork taking place across our #WYAAT trusts.

Get in touch and your story could feature in regional and trust media as an example of best practice!
🤩🤩

(Use the subject heading “Are you working collaboratively entry” in your email entry).

This foam filled, inflatable challenge is calling you! HHCC are holding our Summer Extravaganza featuring It's A Knockout on Sunday 30 June 2024 and we’re looking for Teams to take part! Places to register are £25 per person either sign up, visit: hhcc.co.uk/its-a-knockout/

Be part of #teamHDFT . We’re recruiting for Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our Emergency Dept. Newly qualified nurses are supported in their learning and development by our ED Practice Educator, Stacey. For more details and to apply see: bit.ly/4cqDdqJ

Sunday 31 March is Transgender Day of Visibility.

At HDFT we are committed to equality and diversity so staff as well as patients and communities who use our services are valued and recognised.
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For non-emergency medical advice, NHS 111 is available 24/7. ☎️

Trained medical professionals can provide guidance on the most appropriate medical care.

Find out more ➡️letsgetbetter.co.uk/bank-holiday

Your NHS is here for you if you need it this Easter weekend. 💙

Help us help you ➡️ letsgetbetter.co.uk/bank-holiday

The Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre at Harrogate District Hospital is celebrating its 10th anniversary since it first opened its doors to patients.

hdft.nhs.uk/news/the-sir-r…

#macmillancancer

Thrilled that Harrogate NHS FT Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon @duffykneesurgery is shortlisted as Digital Innovator of the Year in the #HSJdigitalawards !

Mr Duffy developed our HAPPI project, supporting patients with post-procedure recovery via personalised videos Patients Know Best

We are delighted that Harrogate NHS FT’s digital video project, HAPPI, which supports the post-procedure recovery of patients via personalised videos has been shortlisted for two HSJ Awards. Congratulations all!

Winners announced in June. #HSJDigitalAwards . Patients Know Best

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Buzzing Q&A session with David Duffy on Harrogate NHS FT using PKB for post-op video messaging - the power of a simple idea to improve the patient’s experience and reduce the need for follow ups. Drop by our stand C65 Digital Health Rewired to learn more
#postopcare …

We offer stop smoking services for both our staff and patients as part of our commitment to improving health and wellbeing.

Find out more: hdft.nhs.uk/patients/swap-…

#NoSmokingDay

Ramadan Mubarak to all colleagues Harrogate NHS FT Harrogate Integrated Facilities who are observing Ramadan. The Chapel / multi-faith centre at Harrogate District hospital is available to all. We are grateful to Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) 🧡 for providing snacks for those breaking their daily fast whilst at work.