Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity

That this House congratulates Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) on its 30th birthday, marking three decades of dedicated services to the staff, patients and families of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDNHSFT); recognises the work of the charity to enhance equipment and facilities across HDNHSFT above NHS funding and enhance staff wellbeing; notes the considerable contribution the charity has made to the hospital including the provision improvements to ward facilities, staff care packages and patient experiences such as visits from Father Christmas; commends the commitment and leadership of the HHCC leadership team, whose dedication has seen the charity grow year-on-year for the last three decades; acknowledges the introduction of its Great Start in Life Foundation that focuses on providing specialist equipment, training and services that go above and beyond the current service provision for children aged 0 to 19; further notes the far-reaching impact of the Foundation on children across the North of England; pays tribute to the tireless efforts of the charity’s dedicated staff, volunteers and supporters, whose invaluable work has helped improve the experiences of those working for, and accessing HDNHSFT services; and warmly thanks the charity for its dedication and wishes the team a very happy birthday.