1. Government to improve drug treatment in most deprived areas

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    50 local authorities in some of the most deprived areas in England will receive enhanced funding over the next 3 years to rebuild drug treatment services.

  2. International Nurses Setting up Home with Local Donations

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    A group of nurses from around the world are putting down roots in South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, thanks to the generosity of well-wishers who are helping them set up home in their adopted country!

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Dementia Awareness Week Kicks Off with Singing for Memory

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    People living with dementia in Doncaster are reconnecting with friends and family through a good old sing-song which helps to lift their mood and spark happy memories.

  7. Invitation to a Right Royal Picnic in the Park

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    Doncaster folk are being invited to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee at an entertainment-packed picnic in the park!

  8. 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).

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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).

  12. 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.

  13. Diana says think about becoming an RDaSH governor

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    Doncaster mum Diana Foster has devoted a large part of her life to looking after her 30-year-old disabled son and voluntarily shares her caring experiences with a local NHS trust.

  14. Help shape Dementia services in Doncaster

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    Healthwatch Doncaster are working with the NHS and Doncaster Council on a project to listen to people about their own and their loved ones experiences of using Dementia services.

  15. 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

  16. Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals receive green light to further develop its Community Diagnostic Centre in Mexborough

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    Over £9 million will be invested at Montagu Hospital in the coming months, as plans to further expand the site’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) are approved by the National CDC Programme, with support from the South Yorkshire integrated Care Board

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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).

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. “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.

  24. South Yorkshire outperforming other areas in push to improve care

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    A new report has found that health and care partners in South Yorkshire are outperforming other areas when it comes to joining up services for patients. That’s despite higher than average levels of deprivation.

  25. Targeting Hepatitis C in Doncaster

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    A Doncaster-NHS trust is playing a key role in helping reduce the local spread of a virus that, if not treated, can cause chronic long-term health problems.

  26. Stroke patients across South Yorkshire benefit from new Stroke Video Triage Pilot

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    South Yorkshire has been successful in securing funding along with seven other regions to pilot Stroke Video Triage. The pilot has been commissioned by NHSE.

  27. 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.

  28. NHS South Yorkshire and the Children and Young Person’s Alliance urge parents to give their kids a healthy start this new school year

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    NHS South Yorkshire and the Children and Young Person’s Alliance (NHS SY CYP) are encouraging parents to be prepared, as children across the region head back to school.

  29. Local hospitals light up pink to support organ donation week

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) shone pink Monday evening (26 September) to show their support for organ donation and prompt communities to discuss donation with their loved ones.

  30. Help us to help you get the right care

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    Help Us to Help You has been launched by the NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board to help people understand they can get expert advice and treatment from a wealth of professionals across the borough without needing to see a GP or attend A&E.

  31. Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals’ Charity urge local businesses and community to show support for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals’ Charity (DBTH Charity) is proudly supporting Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022 (9 to 15 October) and urging the community to get involved.

  32. Trust to launch landmark partnership with second ‘Foundation School in Health’ in UK

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    In less than two weeks, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) will launch their formal partnership with Retford Oaks Academy; soon-to-be the newest Foundation School in Health (FSiH) and only the second in the UK.

  33. Local hospitals deliver 750 COVID-19 vaccines in seven days

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    In just one week, around 750 nurses, doctors and other health professionals have volunteered to receive the COVID-19 booster vaccination at Doncaster Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals accounting for just over 10% of all colleagues within the organisation.

  34. Gridlocked health and care system leading to deterioration in people’s access to and experience of care

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    The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year.

  35. Health and care join up to meet pressures on urgent care services this winter

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    Health experts in South Yorkshire invest an additional £5.8million ahead of this winter. NHS and care services across South Yorkshire are under significant pressure despite the coldest months yet to come.

  36. Local hospitals enter landmark partnership with second ‘Foundation School in Health’ in UK

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has entered a formal partnership with Retford Oaks Academy, the newest Foundation School in Health (FSiH), marking a bolstered relationship between education and healthcare in the region.

  37. Local hospitals train 11 ‘Menopause Advocates’ to help to support colleagues

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has 11 trained ‘Menopause Advocates’ in place at the Trust who can support individuals going through the menopause, or colleagues who may want to know more.

  38. Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals hosted its annual Star Awards evening to celebrate the hard work and dedication of hospital heroes throughout the past 12 months.

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals hosted its annual Star Awards evening to celebrate the hard work and dedication of hospital heroes throughout the past 12 months.

  39. Hospital charity raises over £15,000 for bereavement services

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    During Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 to 15 October), Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) Charity raised a huge £15,886.22 to support bereavement services across Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital.

  40. Spiderman and Iron Man spotted at part-time window-cleaning job

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    Popular children’s superheroes Spiderman and Iron Man have been spotted by inpatients of Doncaster Royal Infirmary’s Children’s ward, taking on a most unpredictable job.

  41. Local hospitals are looking for healthcare assistants to join the team

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    Colleagues at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) are looking for local people who wish to kick-start their career within the NHS by applying to become a healthcare assistant (HCA).

  42. Bassetlaw Bereavement Counsellors named Non-clinical Team of the Year

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    On Thursday 20 October, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) hosted its annual Star Awards evening to celebrate the hard work and commendable dedication of healthcare heroes throughout the past 12 months.

  43. Hospital charity receives huge £25,000 donation for baby loss campaign

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    A mental health nurse, who founded the bereavement charity Ernie’s Wish, has donated an incredible £25,577.79 to Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) Charity.

  44. New Zone 5-19 service launched in Doncaster

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    Families across Doncaster are benefiting from a new service which brings together school nurses, substance misuse practitioners, contraception and sexual health nurses, all in one team with the aim of providing a seamless health and wellbeing service

  45. Improvements in national cancer experience at local hospitals

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    The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey has been published showing higher than national results for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, outlining the achievements of the Trust’s clinicians and teams as well as general improvements made

  46. ‘Gifted’ three-year-old artist donates artwork to re-opened children’s ward

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    A Doncaster toddler, who has been labelled as ‘Gifted in the Visual Arts’ by world-leading psychologists, has produced and curated eight pieces of artwork and gifted them to Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI).

  47. Ambulance worker raises £500 for hospital charity in memory of ‘selfless’ sister

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    An employee of the Yorkshire Ambulance Service has raised over £500 for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Charity, which will fund a shining star to be placed on the exterior of Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

  48. South Yorkshire partners come together to the benefit of mental health crisis patients

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    Adults across South Yorkshire who need a health-based place of safety in a crisis will ALL receive the same consistent care and approach thanks to a collaboration between public sector organisations in South Yorkshire.

  49. 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