Subscribe to trusted local news
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.
- Subscription costs less than £1 a week with an annual plan.
Already a subscriber? Log in here.
17
Apr 2021
Harrogate hospital apologises as waiting list nears 16,000 patients
NHS records show that nearly 16,000 people were waiting for treatments at Harrogate District Hospital as coronavirus pushed staff to the brink.
The data reveal how the waiting list has increased by close to a fifth from 13,505 in March 2020 to 15,805 in February 2021.
During the month of February, Harrogate District Hospital was treating 67 coronavirus patients, which was a record number.
Coronavirus has pushed many trusts across the UK closer to breaking point.
The national waiting list reached a new high of 4.7 million in February with 387,000 people waiting for a year to start treatment.
Read more:
- No vaccinations at Great Yorkshire Showground for 19 days this summer
- Slight increase in covid cases in Harrogate district continues
Harrogate District Hospital has said its staff were "working hard" to reschedule appointments and operations.
It also apologised to patients who have experienced delays.
A spokesperson for the trust said:
The trust also paid tribute to the efforts of its staff, who the spokesperson described as being "absolutely fantastic throughout the pandemic".
Have you been affected by this story? Get in touch with the Stray Ferret by sending an email to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.
0