1. PRESS RELEASE: Report on urgent care shows overall patient satisfaction

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    A new report by Healthwatch Doncaster on urgent and emergency care has shown people in the Borough are positive about the service received, including during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  2. PRESS RELEASE: Local doctors urge people to keep it, cancel it or rearrange it as missed appointments report is published

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    Healthcare professionals are reminding patients to keep, cancel or rearrange their hospital appointments if they cannot attend, as a report into why over 50,000 scheduled dates are missed annually is published.

  3. PRESS RELEASE: Patient feedback encouraging about emergency care services in Doncaster

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    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.

  4. PRESS RELEASE: Change made at a rapid pace to improve patient experience and care

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    The North East Commissioning Support Unit, Doncaster Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) in partnership with Healthwatch Doncaster and a range of local health and care organisations led a review of spinal care, fibromyalgia and ophthalmology.

  5. PRESS RELEASE: Hospital team up with Healthwatch Doncaster to stress the importance of good nutrition

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    A team of nutrition link nurses at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) have teamed up with Healthwatch Doncaster to promote the importance of good nutrition and hydration for patients while they are in hospital

  6. Care Quality Commission report shows good progress by NHS hospital trusts on learning from deaths

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    Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections have shown good progress is being made by some NHS hospital trusts to implement national guidance on learning from deaths.

  7. How can the local NHS improve emergency and urgent care?

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    Local doctors and clinicians are asking Doncaster residents how they can improve emergency and urgent care within the area

  8. South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STP)

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    People living in Barnsley, Bassetlaw, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield are being asked for their views on the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP)

  9. More needs to be done to make patients safe, says a CQC report into independent ambulance services

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is calling on independent ambulance services, commissioners and the wider system to do more to make sure patients are safe, following concerns identified during its inspections

  10. Hospital Services Review event – 6th November 2018

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    A team of people have carried out a review of hospital services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw. The review has looked at all of the services and has made recommendations on changes they think could be made to some of our hospital services

  11. New app launched to help you find NHS services locally

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    The Choose Well App will help you to ‘choose well’ when you need to use NHS services in Doncaster, leaving urgent care to those who need it most

  12. PRESS RELEASE: Healthwatch Doncaster shortlisted for prestigious national award

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    Local Healthwatch is shortlisted for work on urgent and emergency care in major national awards scheme. Shortlisting recognises Healthwatch Doncaster’s volunteers for gathering people’s experiences of A&E services in the Borough.

  13. Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals is rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission

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    The CQC report published today (19/02/20), recognises a number of areas of quality care, practice and improvement at the Trust. Reflecting an overall positive picture, this latest report means that in addition to an overall Trust rating of Good

  14. Care Quality Commission tell local hospital Trust to make improvements despite being rated good in some areas

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    England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals has told Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that it must continue to make improvements following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission

  15. NHS 70th birthday celebrations at Flourish Enterprises

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    Healthwatch Doncaster attended the NHS birthday celebrations last Sunday at Woodfield Park, where we had an Operation game for people to get involved in, and giving information to local people, raising awareness about Healthwatch

  16. Many women are positive about their maternity care, but improvements still needed

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    Findings from the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) national survey of more than 17,600 women who gave birth in February last year show that many had a good experience, including in relation to interactions with staff

  17. Shortlist Announced for Local Hospital Awards

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    Healthwatch Doncaster are sponsoring one of the Star awards this year’s event – the Volunteer of the Year award and Healthwatch Doncaster are included in 2 of the shortlisted projects for the Collaboration and Partnership Award

  18. Report by Care Quality Commission shows confidence and trust in hospital staff high but stalled in some areas

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    Care Quality Commission report shows confidence and trust in hospital staff high but overall improvements in people’s inpatient experience have stalled

  19. National survey shows most people experience good urgent and emergency care, but lengthy waiting times remain a problem

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    50,000 people who received urgent and emergency care from services provided by 132 NHS trusts across England show that the majority are positive about most aspects of their care and treatment. However, a significant continue to report long waits

  20. PRESS RELEASE: Hospital urges patients to get in touch if they are unable to attend their appointments

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    Press release from Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) focusing on the hospital appointments work that Healthwatch Doncaster will be working on

  21. NHS warning to seek help for cancer symptoms as half of public report concerns with being checked

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    England’s top cancer doctor has urged people not to hesitate to get checked as new research revealed that nearly half of the public have concerns about seeking help during the coronavirus pandemic

  22. Care Quality Commission shows people in Yorkshire and Humber regret not raising concerns about their care – but those who do raise concerns see improvements

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is calling for people to speak up about their experiences of care, as new research shows that people in Yorkshire Humber had concerns about their care but didn't raise them

  23. Local practice teams gearing up to deliver the Coronavirus vaccine in Doncaster

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    After months of preparation and international rigorous testing, the first Coronavirus vaccine will land in Doncaster this week

  24. Healthwatch Doncaster volunteers Highly Commended for work on urgent and emergency care

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    At Healthwatch England's National Conference, hosted virtually week commencing 2nd November 2020, our volunteers' work on the Urgent and Emergency Care was Highly Commended

  25. New reports published - experiences of cancer services in Doncaster

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    Reports during the pandemic highlighted the importance of gathering people's experience of accessing cancer services in Doncaster. Read our report to find out more.

  26. Become a Governor

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals are encouraging local people to continue their support for the NHS following the Covid-19 pandemic and stand for election as public governors.

  27. Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospital's Self-Service System

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    A new ‘self-service’ system will be in place in the emergency departments at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital as clinicians work to improve the sign-in process within the area and reduce overcrowding in waiting rooms.

  28. DRI Appoint Professional Nurse to Support Mental Health of Staff

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) have appointed their very first Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) Lead Nurses.

  29. Adult inpatient visiting suspended at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals

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    Due to a recent spike in COVID-19 transmission, visiting at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has been restricted as of 11.59pm on Wednesday 16 March 2022.

  30. Local hospitals mark two years since completion of first in-house COVID-19 test

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    The Microbiology team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has marked the two-year anniversary since the very first in-house test for COVID-19 was completed at the Trust.

  31. Nurses and Consultants Host Asthma Awareness Stand at Meadowhall

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    Specialist asthma nurses and paediatric consultants from across the region gathered at Meadowhall on the 3rd of May, World Asthma Day, to educate shoppers on common misconceptions about asthma.

  32. Fluoroscopy Room Opens at Doncaster Royal Infirmary

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    A brand new fluoroscopy room has been opened at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI), following an investment of more than £410,000.

  33. Local Hospitals Appoint First Ever Research Midwife

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    At the end of 2021, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) appointed its first-ever Research Midwife.

  34. Doncaster launches new research study to improve health outcomes for local children and families

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    An exciting new research study launches in Doncaster today (6 July), called ‘Born and Bred in Doncaster’ (BaBi-D).

  35. Trust-wide tea party hosted to raise funds for NHS

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    On Tuesday 5 July, and throughout the month, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) will be taking part in the NHS Big Tea to celebrate the 74th birthday of the NHS and say a huge thank you to all of our amazing colleagues across DBTH.

  36. Patient Initiated Follow Up introduced at local hospitals

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals have started offering Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU) appointments to some of their patients.

  37. Doncaster Royal Infirmary officially opens the Jeannette Fish MBE CT Imaging Suite

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    After a delay due to the difficulties posed by the pandemic, the Jeannette Fish MBE CT Imaging Suite has officially been opened at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI).

  38. Staff-only smear clinics to increase uptake in screenings

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    The smear clinics, which are hosted across all three of the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) sites, are specifically for staff who cannot attend cervical screening appointments outside of working hours.

  39. Local hospitals introduce therapy dog to improve staff wellbeing

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals has welcomed Thunder the Therapy dog, an 8-year-old Woolly Siberian Husky known for his soothing abilities. Thunder is renowned for his ability to lower stress & anxiety levels of hospital staff and patients

  40. NHS veteran steps down after 65 years’ service to Montagu Hospital

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    The Chair of Montagu Hospital Comforts Fund was presented with a plaque by the Comforts Fund Trustees as she steps down from the role. Nora Gill, who trained as a nurse at St Luke’s in Bradford began working at Montagu Hospital in 1957.

  41. Charity Skydive raises over £7,500 for appeal at local NHS Trust

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals held their first charity skydiving challenge at Skydive Hibaldstow, raising £7700 for the Serenity Appeal. The Appeal will enable the Trust to significantly enhance the maternity bereavement services.

  42. Donation made to Doncaster chemotherapy suite in memory of local business woman

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    A local waste management and recycling company have completed a charity walk to raise funds for Doncaster Royal Infirmary in memory of Kate Raven, co-owner of the business. The employees of Ecoefficiency arranged a 5km, alongside a family fun day.

  43. Local hospitals ask people to make appropriate health preparations for upcoming bank holiday

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    Doctors and nurses at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) are urging local people to use health services wisely throughout the long-weekend at the end of the month (27 to 29 August).

  44. Three South Yorkshire Healthcare Providers Shortlisted in HSJ Awards 2022

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    NHS South Yorkshire is delighted that three providers from our region have been shortlisted at this year’s Health Service Journal Awards (HSJ) Awards, the most prestigious showcase for NHS services.

  45. Local Hospitals Charity Launch Our Shining Stars Campaign

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals’ Charity has of 22nd August 2022, officially launched its ‘Our Shining Stars’ campaign.

  46. “Use services wisely this upcoming bank holiday” say local healthcare professionals

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    Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) are urging local people to use health services wisely throughout the long-weekend.

  47. Generous NHS staff lend helping hand to vulnerable families

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    Kind-hearted NHS workers are going above and beyond to support families in need to help ease the pressure of everyday living.

  48. BJJ Rollathon raises £5.5k for Doncaster Chemotherapy Unit

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    Doncaster martial arts gym has hosted a 24-hour Brazilian Jiu Jitsu rollathon to raise funds for the Chatsfield Suite, a local cancer care unit.The event was held in memory of David Richardson who was undergoing treatment before he sadly passed aw

  49. Local hospitals host Professional Nurse Advocated qualification and celebration event

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    Colleagues at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) have recently held a special celebration and graduation event for the Trust’s latest tranche of ‘Professional Nurse Advocates’, as 16 qualify into the role.

  50. New device introduced at local hospitals to improve accuracy of breast cancer surgery

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    Healthcare professionals at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) have introduced Magseed and Magtrace to help improve the accuracy and timeliness of breast tumour surgery.