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Feb 2021
Last Updated: 18/02/2021
Harrogate District Hospital reveals rainbow tunnel
The tunnel, which connects the main hospital building to the Briary Wing, was decorated for this month's LGBT+ History Month. It was inspired by people displaying rainbows to show support for the NHS.
Harrogate District Hospital has unveiled a rainbow tunnel to celebrate diversity and bring smiles to people walking through it.
The decorated tunnel connects the main hospital building to the Briary Wing and was revamped in time for LGBT+ History Month, which runs throughout February.
Rainbow symbols put in windows to show support for the NHS at the start of the coronavirus pandemic inspired hospital staff to add some colour to the tunnel.
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Last year the hospital created a rainbow crossing to welcome LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and staff.
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Steve Russell, chief executive at Harrogate District Hospital, said:
"We love our new rainbow-styled tunnel linking the main Harrogate District Hospital building to our Briary Wing.
"The idea for having a rainbow in the tunnel came about at the time when members of the public were painting and drawing fantastic rainbows to put in their windows at home to show support for the NHS.
"Walking through the arches of the tunnel, we thought it would make a great location to bring those rainbows from the community into the hospital.
"The rainbow is a lasting landmark within the hospital, a symbol for equality and diversity, and as a space to walk through when you need some colour in your day.
"Most importantly – We hope it brings a smile to faces that walk through it!"
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