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About Us
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a UK NHS healthcare provider operating multiple acute hospitals, community-based services, and specialist clinical services across York, Scarborough and surrounding areas.
Who We Are
The Trust runs York Hospital and Scarborough Hospital, delivering emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, specialist surgery, diagnostics, maternity services, and rehabilitation. As a teaching hospital, it also provides medical education and training for healthcare professionals, working in partnership with universities and professional bodies.
The Trust collaborates with local GPs, community care providers, and NHS partners to ensure integrated, patient-centered care. It operates under NHS governance and is accountable to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for regulated clinical services.
What We Do
- Acute Hospital Services – Emergency, inpatient, and specialist care.
- Specialist Clinical Services – Including cardiology, oncology, surgery, neurology, and critical care.
- Maternity & Neonatal Care – Supporting mothers and newborns.
- Outpatient & Diagnostic Services – Consultations, imaging, lab work, and follow-up care.
- Education & Training – Providing clinical placements and training programs for medical and healthcare students.
- Community & Rehabilitation Services – Supporting patient recovery and continuity of care outside hospitals.
Approach & Values
The Trust emphasises patient safety, dignity, clinical excellence, and compassionate care. Staff follow evidence-based care pathways and work collaboratively to improve patient outcomes while maintaining high standards of service.
Industry Role
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates as a major NHS acute and teaching hospital provider in the UK, combining clinical care with medical education and research initiatives.