Alex Cann

6:30am - 10:00am

Email the studio

David Bowie & Mick Jagger

Dancing In the Street

Listen Live

£8,000 donation to fund nurse training at Harrogate Hospital charity

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 11:31

Barbara Keiss and Neil McCallum of Sovereign Health Care, and Yvonne Campbell, Head of Charity and Sarah Armstrong, Chair at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

Sovereign Health Care has shown its continued support for Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity by donating £8,000 to fund nurse training and new diagnostic AI equipment.

The donation will support the ongoing professional development of nursing staff and ensure the best possible care for patients.

Funds will also be used to purchase cutting-edge AI equipment designed to significantly reduce diagnostic waiting times.

This donation reflects Sovereign Health Care's ongoing commitment to enhancing patient care across the region and will equip frontline clinicians at Harrogate District Foundation Trust (HDFT) with essential tools to deliver faster diagnoses, reduce waiting times and relieve patient anxiety during what can be an uncertain and difficult time.

Over the past five years, the company has donated over £59,000 to Harrogate District Hospital which has been used to improve services across the trust.

Alongside financial support, Sovereign has also donated toys and books to the hospital’s Woodlands Paediatric ward and provided trainee Care Support Workers with access to tailored development opportunities.

Yvonne Campbell, Head of Charity at HDFT said:

"We are so grateful to Sovereign Health Care for their generous donation of £8,000.

“Their vital support enables us to enhance patient care and wellbeing across our hospitals and community services, ensuring people receive the compassionate, high-quality support and care that they deserve.

“Their contribution demonstrates a shared commitment to strengthening local healthcare and will make a meaningful difference to those who rely on our services here at HDFT.”

Neil McCallum, Chief Executive of Sovereign said:

“We’re proud to be able to support the people and services that make a real difference in our communities.

“By investing in technology and advanced training, we’re helping the amazing team at HDFT deliver faster, and more compassionate care for patients who need it most.”

More from Local News

Harrogate to host new event for book lovers this weekend

A brand new literary event is set to arrive in Harrogate this weekend, bringing together authors, readers and industry professionals for a celebration of genre fiction.
Harrogate MP calls for crackdown on 'effectively decriminalised' phone thefts

Harrogate MP Tom Gordon has called for urgent action to tackle phone theft after new figures revealed fewer than 5% of cases led to charges in North Yorkshire.
Harrogate disability charity launches fundraising drive for new centre

A Harrogate charity supporting young people and adults with complex disabilities is appealing for donations as it prepares to move into a new, purpose-fit space.
Harrogate GP set to be elected town's new Mayor

A Harrogate GP is set to become the town’s next mayor, with Viv Poskitt expected to be formally elected for the 2026/27 civic year.
Harrogate's Ibiza Symphonica drops Scott Mills from lineup

Harrogate's Ibiza Symphonica event has announced it will move forward without broadcaster Scott Mills.
'Inspirational' schoolgirl donates hair to help children in need

An inspirational local schoolgirl has donated her hair to charity after reading about a girl who couldn’t grow her own.
Harrogate dog lovers invited to volunteer as puppy trainers

Harrogate dog lovers are invited to discover how they could make a life-changing difference as a volunteer puppy trainer.
Police appeal after Harrogate man assaulted at home

North Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal after a Harrogate man was assaulted and verbally abused at home.
Morrisons opens 'Asian Corner' at Harrogate store

Morrisons has officially launched an 'Asian Corner' at its Starbeck store.
New ward-based library introduced at Harrogate Hospital

A new ward-based library has been introduced for patients at Harrogate and District Hospital.
Harrogate care home donates £1,000 to charity battling loneliness

A Harrogate care home has donated £1,000 to a local charity supporting older people at risk of loneliness and isolation across the region.
Builders unearth medieval well in Ripon city centre

A medieval well believed to date back hundreds of years has been uncovered in Ripon city centre.
Knaresborough teacher to run London Marathon in aid of Henshaws

A teacher from Knaresborough is set to take on the London Marathon later this month in support of a local charity.
Drugs seized and two arrested in Knaresborough

Two people are in custody after police executed simultaneous drugs warrants in Knaresborough yesterday (Tuesday).
Spiegeltent returns to Harrogate for summer extravaganza

It's back, and it's set to be bigger than ever.
Starbeck festival set to return for third year

A popular free-to-attend festival is set to return to Starbeck this summer.
Police appeal to locate Harrogate fuel thief

Police have released a CCTV image of a man following a fuel theft on Leeds Road in Harrogate.
Harrogate MP set to take on London Marathon in aid of colitis charity

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is preparing to take part in this year's London Marathon to raise funds for Crohn's & Colitis UK.
Expansion could add £17m to northern economy, says Harrogate Spring Water

A proposed expansion of Harrogate Spring Water’s bottling facility could contribute £17 million annually to the northern economy, according to figures released by the firm.
New café to open in place of Hoxton North this week

A new café is set to open in Harrogate this week, taking over the former Hoxton North site on Royal Parade.