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Dec 2021
Last Updated: 07/12/2021
Hospital issues urgent appeal for crutches and walking sticks
The principal physiotherapist at the hospital says re-used items will ensure that it has enough patient equipment during the winter months.
Harrogate District Hospital has issued an urgent appeal for patients to return crutches and walking sticks.
Pamela Bagot, principal physiotherapist at the hospital, contacted the Stray Ferret to say the therapy services department wanted to offer them to patients who had undergone surgery or been involved in an accident.
"If you have any crutches and walking sticks you no longer use sitting around at home, please drop them off at therapy services at Harrogate District Hospital so we can reuse them and help our patients back up and walking as soon as possible.
"As most people know, there are problems with transporting goods and deliveries around the country, and by individuals returning these items we will ensure that we have enough patient equipment during the winter months."
Anyone able to help should ask at hospital reception for therapy services.
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