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Prescribing changes could save NHS £569 million
NHS commissioners in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw are asking local people to help them save a share of £569 million
21 February 2020
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Innovative mental health support service launches in Doncaster and Rotherham schools under new pilot scheme
Mental health support teams (MHSTs) have been officially launched in selected schools in two South Yorkshire towns as part of a nationally-funded pilot scheme
4 February 2020
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PRESS RELEASE: Elle Rochelle Smith, wins ‘YMCA’s Apprentice of the Year Award’
YMCA Business Administration Apprentice, 19-year-old Elle Rochelle Smith from Doncaster, has been recognised for her outstanding achievement at Healthwatch Doncaster – an independent organisation, which shapes health and social care services
4 February 2020
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Board Papers: 30th January 2020
Healthwatch Doncaster's Board have a meeting every month - you can find the minutes and any other related documents below
30 January 2020
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Healthwatch England Annual Report 2018-19
Last year, Healthwatch supported over 336,000 people to share their story about health and social care. These views resulted in over 7,200 recommendations to services about the improvements that people would like to see
29 January 2020
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Health Ambassadors: Meeting Papers 2020
Ambassadors bring forward the views of marginalised groups, then work with local services to make sure their comments are considered and taken on board by local health and social care service providers.
20 January 2020
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How do you help yourself and others to keep emotionally well?
Healthwatch Doncaster planned engagement events at Pride and the Recovery Games to gather extended narratives to establish more views on mental health issues
17 January 2020
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PRESS RELEASE: Doncaster people share their stories about emotional health in a new report
People across the Borough value support from family and friends with their emotional health, alongside others with shared experiences, detailed in a report published by Healthwatch Doncaster
17 January 2020
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Doncaster care home, Skills Support Limited, rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission has rated the care being provided by Skills Support Limited – Doncaster to be Outstanding after an inspection in November 2019
15 January 2020
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Keeping Safe Forum: Meeting Papers 2020
The Doncaster Keeping Safe Forum is a friendly, approachable community forum that anyone in Doncaster can join and meet every month.
15 January 2020
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PRESS RELEASE: Patient feedback encouraging about emergency care services in Doncaster
Experiences of local emergency and out-of-hours services in the Borough are rated mostly positive by patients, in a new report published by Healthwatch Doncaster.
10 January 2020
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Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?
​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.
4 January 2020
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