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The Duchy Hospital has 27 beds. All our patient bedrooms have en-suite facilities, with either a bath or shower, nurse call system, TV and telephone and internet access. We have ample car parking adjacent to the hospital.

We are proud of our facility and the services we offer, and having been established in Harrogate since 1959, our customer demand has led to our success as one of the leading private healthcare providers in the area.

Our catering service provides for an extensive choice of dishes, and we are very happy to cater for patients who have special dietary requirements.

We offer an extensive range of inpatient / daycase (short stay) and outpatient services, supported by over 80 experienced consultants. We provide the very highest standards of modern medical care.

All the staff here at The Duchy Hospital are committed to ensuring you are confident and comfortable with every aspect of your visit. Our Director of Clinical Services is on hand to address any concerns you may have. and we have resident medical officers available 24 hours a day.

Visitors may come and go as they please, with no restriction on visiting hours (subject to medical considerations).

Ambulatory Care (Surgical Day Case Unit)

A surgical day case is a patient who is admitted for an operation on a planned non-resident basis who still requires facilities for recovery. The whole procedure should not require an overnight stay in a hospital bed.

Day surgery poses the least possible disruptions to the everyday life of the patient as they return home the same day as the surgical procedure.

Advantages of day surgery include the shortening the separation time from family members, diminished anxiety, and the possibility of recovery in a familiar setting, as well as:

• Facilitating speedier recovery
• Better outcomes as patients follow an evidence-based pathway of care
• The reduced risk of patients contracting hospital acquired infections as generally there are lower infection rates in day case units
• Patient satisfaction is high

Common procedures appropriate for Day Case or Ambulatory Care are routine and common surgical procedures such as surgery for cataracts, hernias, varicose veins, and hand conditions although many more procedures can be performed in Day Case Units if the patients are prepared adequately.