About York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity

York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity is the official charity of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. From the everyday to the transformational, we fund improvements to the hospital environments and services which are above and beyond NHS funding. With your help, we can make the hospital experience the best it can be for all who visit, stay and work there. We support the work of York, Scarborough, Selby, Malton, Bridlington and St. Monica’s hospitals as well as community services.

Scarborough Urgent and Emergency Care Appeal

York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity ran an Urgent and Emergency Care Appeal to raise funds to enhance patient care and experience and support staff wellbeing in the new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre. As a result of the appeal, the charity has been able to contribute over £800,000 to fund the extras over and above that which was included in the build. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to the appeal and made this possible.

The appeal has helped to fund a number of projects in the new centre, including:

Fitting out specialist rooms

  • An Autumn room provides a private space for patients at the end of their life to spend time with their loved ones 
  • A childrens’ waiting room gives younger patients and their families a designated family-friendly area to wait
  • A sensory room provides a specialist room for patients with additional needs

Supporting relatives

  • Two ensuite rooms within critical care will provide relatives with a place to stay close to their family member

Improving the hospital environment

  • Artwork has been installed around the entire building, which has been specially developed to help with anxiety and reduce aggressive behaviour
  • Two patient gardens will offer patients and their relatives the opportunity to spend time outdoors, supporting them physically and mentally

Enhancing staff wellbeing

  • Two staff gardens, accessible from staff rooms, will provide space for staff to take a break in a peaceful environment

How you can help

The Urgent and Emergency Care Appeal has now closed, but you can still support Scarborough Hospital by making a donation or fundraising. Visit the charity website to make a donation and for more information about how to get involved.