Orthotics

Orthotics

Welcome to Airedale orthotics Services. As a service we assess and prescribe the type of mobility equipment a person will be entitled to through NHS provision. We have clinical staff…
4 March 2026
Gloves off

Gloves off

If you notice that our staff are not always wearing gloves on your next visit, it’s because we have launched our ‘Gloves Off’ campaign which means we are washing hands…
30 September 2025
Audiology

Audiology

Audiology We are based at Airedale Hospital in the main outpatients department (location A1, clinic 2). The department has three sound proof rooms for conducting hearing tests and three consulting…
30 December 2024
Endoscopy

Endoscopy

Here at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust we have a purpose built endoscopy unit. This is located on the ground floor of the hospital near the main entrance at location C16.…
12 March 2024
Walking aids

Walking aids

In 2022, the Trust launched an ambitious Green Plan that set out a framework for sustainability and low carbon practice. Therapy services are committed to doing our part by re-using…
26 February 2024
Hand and Wrist

Hand and Wrist

Referrals are received electronically from Musculoskeletal (MSK) services, General Practitioners (GP) and First Contact Practitioners (FCP) in the community. Referrals for trauma patients are received via the Accident and Emergency…
29 January 2024
Trauma and Orthopaedics

Trauma and Orthopaedics

The trauma and orthopaedic department offer planned (elective) and trauma services for musculoskeletal conditions. The trauma and orthopaedic team consists of surgeons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, plaster technicians, nurses and non-clinical…
15 November 2023
Upper Limb

Upper Limb

The Upper Limb Unit is a well-established service consisting of three surgeons specialising in Shoulder and Elbow conditions plus two surgeons specialising in Hand and Wrist conditions. The unit aims…
14 November 2023
Digital Care Hub

Digital Care Hub

Airedale’s Digital Care Hub is the culmination of over a decade of cutting edge development work in the fields of telemedicine and digital health. The Hub currently provides round-the-clock care…
30 August 2023
Armed Forces

Armed Forces

Supporting the Armed Forces Community We are a ‘Veteran Aware’ accredited organisation and support the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces Covenant is a shared pledge across organisations to those…
2 August 2023
Feeding your baby

Feeding your baby

We want to provide you with information about your options and support you with your feeding choice. Skin to skin contact and keeping your baby close are important ways to…
6 July 2023
DrDoctor

DrDoctor

DrDoctor digital letters and appointment texts The Trust has partnered with online service DrDoctor to help you keep on top of your outpatient appointments without the need of paper letters.…
13 February 2023
Medical psychology

Medical psychology

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19 December 2022
Cancer Services

Cancer Services

At Airedale NHS Foundation Trust we provide access to specialists for patients with suspected cancer to provide a quick and early diagnosis. Patients will be involved in all decision making…
18 July 2022
Blood Tests

Blood Tests

Pathology has a team of phlebotomy staff providing a service for the hospital and several outreach centres in the local community. These include Skipton General Hospital and Keighley Health Centre.…
7 November 2021
Colposcopy

Colposcopy

The colposcopy department examines women who are referred from the cytology department with abnormal cervical samples as well as women referred by their GPs with signs and symptoms of abnormal…
17 October 2021
Cardiac rehab team

Cardiac rehab team

We aim to support people and their families following recent heart attacks or expected cardiac interventions such as stents or internal defibrillators. We also provide support for people prior to…
10 October 2021
Urological Cancer

Urological Cancer

At Airedale NHS Foundation Trust we provide an established multidisciplinary urology service. We offer all suspected cancer patients an appointment within two weeks of their GP referral.All patients that are…
4 September 2021
Haematological Cancer

Haematological Cancer

At Airedale NHS Foundation Trust we provide an established multidisciplinary haematology service. Haematological cancers include various types of blood cancers, including acute and chronic leukaemias, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloprolifeative disorders, aplastic…
4 September 2021
Gynaecological Cancer

Gynaecological Cancer

At Airedale NHS Foundation Trust we provide an established multidisciplinary gynaecology service. Cancers that start in a woman’s reproductive system are called gynaecological cancers. We offer all suspected cancer patients…
2 September 2021
Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

At Airedale NHS Foundation Trust we provide an established multidisciplinary colorectal service. We offer all suspected cancer patients an appointment within two weeks of their GP referral.We offer a range…
2 September 2021
Pharmacy Service

Pharmacy Service

The Pharmacy’s role is to support the safe and effective use of all medicines for all our patients. This includes inpatients, on discharge and at outpatient clinics. Every prescription is…
24 August 2021
Gynaecology Service

Gynaecology Service

The gynaecology department is made up of consultants, associate specialists and specialist doctors and provides a wide range of both general gynaecology and specialist services for patients.Colposcopy  A colposcopy is…
24 August 2021
Outpatients Service

Outpatients Service

Our philosophy within the Outpatients Department is to treat everyone with dignity and respect. Patients are to be given the appropriate information, treatment and support. We aim to provide a…
24 August 2021
Ward 21

Ward 21

June 2026: please note that Ward 21 has temporarily moved to Ward 19, location B7. The ward is a 15 bedded maternity ward, with a mixture of side rooms and…
22 August 2021
Neonatal unit

Neonatal unit

We have a Neonatal unit which cares for babies from 32 weeks gestational age and above. The Neonatal unit provides care for babies who need special observation, monitoring, investigations and…
22 August 2021
Antenatal clinic

Antenatal clinic

Our antenatal clinic is situated within the maternity unit and can be accessed via a separate entrance for children’s outpatients and the antenatal clinic.  We also run two satellite clinics…
22 August 2021
Children’s services

Children’s services

Children’s Services form part of the Women, Children and Specialist Services Group within the Trust. Within Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Children’s Services includes: Acute and Community Paediatrics, Neonatal Unit, Children’s…
22 August 2021
Mobility service

Mobility service

Mobility services includes an orthotics service, wheelchair service and a wig service for oncology patients and  those with alopecia. They have been operating since 1991.These services are provided for adults…
22 August 2021
Therapy Services

Therapy Services

Welcome to our Therapy Services page Our Therapy  Services  teams at Airedale NHS  Foundation Trust provide   a wide range of  support  and interventions to inpatients within the hospital, as outpatients…
22 August 2021
Skipton Hospital

Skipton Hospital

Skipton General Hospital is a small community hospital delivering a wide range of services provided by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with a number of other organisations. Contact number…
22 August 2021
Castleberg Hospital

Castleberg Hospital

Castleberg Community Hospital is a 10/12 bedded inpatient unit located in Giggleswick, near Settle. The care we provide includes: Intermediate care Assessment and active rehabilitation Symptom control and palliative care…
22 August 2021
Community Services

Community Services

We are Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Community Services delivering community-based services aimed at supporting people to manage their own health at home and reducing the need for people to go…
21 August 2021
Rheumatology

Rheumatology

Our rheumatology team manages adult patients (16+) with musculoskeletal complaints including inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis), connective tissue disease (SLE, scleroderma, myositis, Sjogrens syndrome), vasculitis and osteoporosis.…
21 August 2021
Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

Specialist rehabilitation assessment clinic – SRAC This is a weekly specialist multidisciplinary team clinic, where patients with rehabilitation needs are assessed by the specialist rehabilitation team including doctors, physiotherapists, occupational…
21 August 2021
Neurology

Neurology

Treatments carried out by the Neurology department at Airedale include cerebrovascular, cognitive disorders, epilepsy, general neurology, headaches, motor neurone disease, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and neuromuscular. Important message for patients:…
21 August 2021
Elderly care and Stroke

Elderly care and Stroke

The geriatric department at Airedale hospital treats a full range of medical conditions in the elderly including falls, poor mobility, osteoporosis, anaemia, heart failure, COPD, non specific presentations, degenerative, neurological…
21 August 2021
Complex Care Service

Complex Care Service

The team works alongside patients with multiple long-term health conditions who are highly dependent on health services and frequently use emergency care. Services include, Stroke Services, Neurology, Rehabilition, Diabetes and…
21 August 2021
Haematology Service

Haematology Service

The Haematology department at Airedale treats anaemia, acute and chronic leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma, myeloproperative disorders, myelodysplasia, thrombosis, thrombophilia, and thromboprophylaxin in pregnancy. We also run an anaemia clinic which treats…
15 August 2021
Respiratory Service

Respiratory Service

Our thoracic team provide a wide range of diagnostic services and treatments. They treat anything from general respiratory conditions, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, obstructive sleep…
15 August 2021
Cardiology Service

Cardiology Service

The cardiology department at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust treats patients with arrhythmia, congenital heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, pericardial diseases, valvular heart disease and syncope (fainting). We…
15 August 2021
Breast Unit

Breast Unit

At Airedale, we offer a breast one-stop clinic, a specialised service designed to evaluate breast problems quickly and efficiently, usually within a single visit.Breast clinic information You may be invited…
15 August 2021
Oral surgery

Oral surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck. The range of conditions managed by oral…
15 August 2021
Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

The Ophthalmology department at Airedale Hospital carries out Cataract surgery and minor eyelid surgery.  Only day case surgery is provided at Airedale Hospital for cataracts so referrals unfortunately cannot be…
15 August 2021
Maxillofacial surgery

Maxillofacial surgery

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15 August 2021
Lymphoedema

Lymphoedema

Lymphoedema mainly affects arms and legs but can affect other parts of the body including the head and neck and develops because of a build-up of fluid in the body’s…
15 August 2021
Urology

Urology

Our urology team provides general urology services, paediatric services as well as treatments for erectile dysfunction. We can treat prostate, bladder, kidneys, cancer, urinary tract infection, urinary stones and testicular…
15 August 2021
Surgery

Surgery

Welcome to General surgery at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. Information while you are waiting for surgery or treatment  Each of our specialities communicate with patients on their waiting lists, but…
15 August 2021
Radiology

Radiology

The department performs a variety of examinations including routine examinations to more complex interventional procedures. The examinations are performed by a wide range of staff including, radiographers, sonographers and radiologists (doctors).…
15 August 2021
Neurophysiology

Neurophysiology

Neurophysiology is concerned with the investigation of function in the central and peripheral nervous system. Healthcare scientists, working in neurophysiology, are specialist practitioners investigating the function of the nervous system…
15 August 2021
Anaesthetics

Anaesthetics

Anaesthetics are used during tests and surgical operations to numb sensation in certain areas of the body or induce sleep. This prevents pain and discomfort, and enables a wide range…
3 August 2021
Theatres

Theatres

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29 July 2021
Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

At Airedale NHS Foundation Trust we provide an established multidisciplinary breast service. We offer all suspected cancer patients an appointment within two weeks of their GP referral.The breast service provide…
15 July 2021
Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer

At Airedale NHS Foundation Trust we provide an established multidisciplinary lung service. We offer all suspected cancer patients an appointment within two weeks of their GP referral.If you have suspected…
25 May 2021
Labour Ward

Labour Ward

Our midwives aim to provide you with a positive and safe birth experience which reflects each individual woman’s needs and wishes. Labour ward location is at B17.Labour ward visitors For…
17 May 2021
Maternity Services

Maternity Services

Pregnancy is an exciting and life changing journey and our experienced team of midwives and consultant obstetricians are here to provide individualised and compassionate care for you and your family,…
16 May 2021