Tom Tate has a personal reason for installing a defibrillator at the Ripon garden centre and nursery that bears his family’s name,
The family-run business, which was founded by Fred and Frank Tate more than 80 years ago, faced a worrying time when Tom’s son Freddie — the newest member of the dynasty — was diagnosed with a heart condition after he was born at Harrogate District Hospital two years ago.
Tom told the Stray Ferret:
“It was an anxious time for his mum Sarah, myself and all the family, but the doctors sorted him out and he is a healthy and happy little boy.”
Freddie Tate carrying out an inspection of the family-owned garden centre on his miniature John Deere Gator. Picture: F. Tate & Sons
He added:
“With this experience, it made me realise that heart issues can affect anybody, from new born babies to the elderly and with the 150,000 plus visitors that we welcome here each year, installing a defibrillator made a lot of sense.
“We have people who come to buy flowers. plants and ornaments for their gardens, or to dine in our Olive Tree restaurant and in addition to this, thousands come in all weathers to the annual charity tractor events that we stage”
Tom’s mum Jayne, pointed out:
“With the newly-installed defibrillator we are equipped to look after hearts as well as flowers and we hope that this gives added peace of mind to people who visit us.”
Tates garden centre is the 24th location in Ripon and the surrounding area to install a defibrillator. All other locations can be found be clicking on this link to the Defibs Ripon Facebook page.
Main picture: Tom Tate with his mum Jayne next to the newly-installed defibrillator
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Moss Healthcare Harrogate has announced it is to close its Killinghall practice.
Dr Nick Taylor, a senior partner at the company, wrote to patients today informing them of the news.
He said the landlord had decided not to renew the lease and the surgery will close in October next year.
The letter said:
“Moss Healthcare Harrogate is sorry to advise our patients that the branch site operating on Ripon Road in Killinghall will have to close in October 2024, when the current lease on the premises terminates, as the landlord has recently advised there is no option to renew the lease.
“We are currently working with the local NHS integrated care board, who commission health care services, and other partners to identify options for ensuring seamless future care to all our patients.
“We will keep patients informed as we work through this process.”
The Killinghall practice is one of three operated by Moss Healthcare Harrogate, which also has sites on King’s Road in Harrogate and in Jennyfields.
Villagers — especially those who find it difficult to travel — have long feared its demise.
In May this year Moss Healthcare Harrogate announced the surgery would temporarily close in the afternoons due to “staffing issues”.
The site has a sizeable car park in the middle of a village where parking is at a premium. It is next to the Greyhounds Inn, which has been closed for several years.
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Picket line in Harrogate as trains and hospital hit by strikes
A picket line was in operation outside Harrogate railway station today as the district was hit by another day of strikes to key services.
Members of train drivers’ union Aslef picketed on Station Parade from 8am to noon in what was their 14th wave of industrial action since June last year.
No trains operated on the Harrogate and Knaresborough line and rail operator Northern has warned of further disruption tomorrow and Friday. Passengers are advised to check before they travel as there may be some short notice cancellations.
Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan said there had been no further talks with the government or rail firms since the union rejected a “risible” pay offer in April.
Tricia Williams, chief operating officer at Northern, said:
“We hope to see a resolution to this issue in the near future and an end to the disruption these strikes cause.”
A three-day strike by junior doctors and consultants at Harrogate District Hospital is due to end at 7am tomorrow.
The British Medical Association said the strike over pay had resulted in ‘Christmas Day’ cover, meaning emergency care had been staffed but only minimal cover had been provided elsewhere.
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‘Staff issues’ forces Killinghall surgery to reduce hours
A village doctors’ surgery near Harrogate is to temporarily close on afternoons due to “staff issues”.
The Killinghall practice is one of three operated by Moss Healthcare Harrogate, which also has sites on King’s Road in Harrogate and in Jennyfields.
It announced on social media the practice on Ripon Road in Killinghall would be affected from next week. It said:
“Please can all patients note that due to staffing issues, from Tuesday 30 May we will be having to temporarily close our Killinghall branch site in the afternoon from 1pm onwards.
“During this time, if you need any assistance then please call: 01423 560261 or visit our King’s Road or Jennyfield Health Centre sites.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
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Business Breakfast: Harrogate private hospital joins forces with Mumsnet
Business Breakfast is sponsored by Harrogate law firm Truth Legal.
The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate has joined forces with parenting website Mumsnet to help women get answers to a range of gynaecology-related problems.
The partnership gives Mumsnet users the chance to ask women’s health-related questions directly to one of the UK’s leading gynaecologists.
Dr Sujata Gupta is a consultant gynaecologist at Circle Health Group, the healthcare provider that runs the hospital.
Historically the diagnosis and treatment of gynaecological conditions have been challenging, with women often left waiting years for a diagnosis, or in some cases never receiving a clear answer.
Dr Gupta hopes the campaign will empower women to better understand their health.
She said:
“Thousands of women in Yorkshire struggle with the effects of a gynaecological condition and yet often go undiagnosed for years.
“The greatest challenge is often finding the right information, or the feeling of embarrassment that comes suffering with this type of condition.
“This has a dramatic impact on how women engage with healthcare professionals and ultimately prevents them from asking the appropriate questions and getting the diagnosis they need.”
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Event to help businesses become menopause-friendly
Community organisation Mylifepool Harrogate will host an event for businesses to learn more about how to become more menopause-friendly.
It will coincide with World Menopause Day on October 18, which raises awareness of the menopause and the support options available.
The event will take place at Crowne Plaza in Harrogate and promises an evening of “no-nonsense advice” about menopause in the workplace.
Tickets cost £4 and there is a 20% discount on food and drink at the hotel.
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