WHARFEDALE HOSPITAL

That this House congratulates the Wharfedale Hospital in Otley, Leeds, for gaining excellent status across all departments in the recent Patient Environment Action Team inspection, which annually evaluates England's in-patient healthcare sites; commends the work done by the hospital's staff to provide quality care and an excellent environment for patients; recognises the importance of such hospitals in bringing excellent service to their local communities and the benefits that develop when such best practice is shared among hospitals throughout England; and supports the continued operations of such crucial community assets as Wharfedale Hospital.