1. 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.

  2. Chief executive receives top accolade

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    The Chief Executive of a Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire health trust has scooped the inaugural South Yorkshire ICS Inspirational Woman Award 2022

  3. Health professionals urge people to use health services wisely this Christmas

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    Doctors, nurses and other health professionals at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) are urging people to choose their health services wisely over the festive season.

  4. Born and Bred in Doncaster (BaBi-D) research programme signs up 500 participants in just six months

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    A new research study to improve health outcomes for local children and families has just recruited its 500th participant in Doncaster.

  5. Xmas mental health advice for Doncaster people

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    An NHS trust which provides a range of mental health services across Doncaster is offering advice to residents who may be experiencing more than just the winter blues over the Christmas period.

  6. Players of Doncaster football and rugby teams donate gift bags to patients on children’s wards

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    Players from Doncaster football and rugby team visited Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) on 14 December to hand-deliver gift bags for the youngsters on the children’s wards.

  7. Doncaster Paediatrics raises over £3,300 during ‘Winter Wonderland’ event

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    Members of the Paediatric team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) hosted a ‘Winter Wonderland’ for staff and patients on 15 December, raising a whopping £3,300 to be reinvested into the Paediatric and Neonatal departments.

  8. Life-saving medication given to Doncaster prisoners on their release

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    Medication that can quickly reverse the life-threatening effects of a drug overdose is being issued to at risk prisoners for safe keeping when they are released from Doncaster’s police custody suite.

  9. 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.

  10. TV’s Dr Dawn Harper leads menopause awareness session for colleagues at local hospital Trust

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    On Tuesday 10 January, colleagues at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) were invited to join a menopause awareness session with special guest Dr Dawn Harper.

  11. Public consultation into two new health centres for Doncaster

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    Public consultation on two proposed health centres in the Bentley & Rossington areas of Doncaster opened 16th January. For a period of 12 weeks people affected by the plans are being invited to give their views
    through surveys & public meetings.

  12. Tracey joins a prestigious national nursing group

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    A Doncaster nurse consultant, who left school with two ‘O’ levels and had to re-sit her exams before she could start training for her chosen profession, is now celebrating joining an elite national nursing group.

  13. Local hospital to host recruitment event

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    Colleagues at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) are inviting local people interested in pursuing a career in health to attend an Allied Health Professional (AHP) recruitment fayre in February.

  14. Chief Operating Officer joins Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals

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    Denise Smith has joined Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) as the organisation’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

  15. Public meeting to hear plans for new health centre in Bentley

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    Patients, residents and the general public are invited to drop-in open meeting in Bentley, Doncaster to hear plans for a new health hub in the area.

  16. The NHS in South Yorkshire is set to hold its first Menopause Conference

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    A menopause conference is being held this year on how places of work can put in place essential support for people going through the menopause.

  17. Healthwatch Doncaster are looking for new members to join our Board

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    Are you passionate about Health and Social Care? Have you got experience in governance, business or working with diverse communities? We are looking to grow our Board! Find out how to apply here.

  18. Local hospital receives magical visitor to the Children’s Ward

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    On Wednesday 1 February, the Children’s Ward at Doncaster Royal Infirmary received special visitor Magician Freddie from POD Children’s Charity.

  19. New campaign is NO laughing matter

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    Doncaster health workers have launched a campaign targeting the city’s young people with the message: nitrous oxide abuse is NO laughing matter.

  20. Doncaster Dementia Engagement Surveys

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    Doncaster Council have now developed a short survey for people to complete as part of engagement for the new Co-Produced Dementia Strategy. This is for with dementia/memory concerns, their family/friends, carers, volunteers and other professionals.

  21. £14.9 million theatre facility to be created within Mexborough’s Montagu Hospital

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) is set to receive £14.9 million of capital investment funding from NHS England (NHSE) to develop an elective orthopaedic centre at Montagu Hospital in Mexborough.

  22. No ticket needed on the health bus

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    Mexborough men are being encouraged to get onboard a new campaign to spot the warning signs of cancer. Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service staff will be on the NHS Health Bus when it parks up at Mexborough Market on Monday 27 February.

  23. Super Saturday clinic gets off to fantastic start at Rovers’ ground

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    The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Diabetic Eye Screening team have organised their very first ‘Super Saturday’ clinic, inviting individuals who have not attended diabetic eye screening for over two years.

  24. Local hospitals begin search for newly qualified nurses to join the team

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) is inviting soon-to-qualify nurses to a series of open days in March.

  25. Celebrating International Women’s Day in Doncaster

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    Doncaster women are being urged to celebrate International Women’s Day later this week by dropping in on some health specialists.

  26. Hospital team take bronze at international awards

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    The Skin Integrity Team and Procurement Clinical Lead at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) have scooped bronze at the Journal of Wound Care annual awards for innovations and efficiencies in wound management.

  27. Thumbs up in national survey

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    A Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire health trust has received a big thumbs up from its staff in this year’s NHS Staff Survey scoring their Trust above average in all of seven themes of the NHS People Promise

  28. Nurse David lets his hair down for charity

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    Kind-hearted Doncaster nurse David Donovan is feeling the winter chills after saying goodbye to his flowing locks for two good reasons.

  29. Hospital Trust makes significant improvements in recent survey findings

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals has received significantly improved results in the latest NHS Staff Survey, which highlights the Trust’s commitment to providing high-quality patient care and a positive work environment for all its people.

  30. Doncaster bereavement midwife wins award for outstanding contribution to maternity bereavement services

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    A bereavement midwife working at Doncaster Royal Infirmary received a special recognition award at the Mariposa Awards on Saturday 11 March for her outstanding contributions to bereavement services.

  31. Hospital Trust celebrates 20 Years of Diabetic Screening Programme

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) is proud to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Diabetic Eye Screening Service.

  32. Hospital colleagues take home accolades at local apprenticeship awards

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    Sarah Sutherland and Emily Watkinson at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) were presented with awards after winning in their nominated categories at the Doncaster College Apprenticeship Awards.

  33. Works begin on brand new Doncaster maternity bereavement suite

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    On 13 March, works began on a bespoke space for people experiencing baby loss at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

  34. First NHS trust achieves industry leading WQA Gold Standard

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    The highest level of International Accrediting Organisation for Clinical Research Workforce Quality Accreditation for Clinical Research Sites has been awarded to Grounded Research, the research team at RDaSH Foundation Trust

  35. Hospital Trust launches new nursing role to support families with early pregnancy loss

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has introduced a new Early Pregnancy Loss (EPL) Nurse role, aimed at providing specialised support to women and families who have experience early pregnancy loss.

  36. Local hospitals appoints its first-ever Chief Nursing Information Officer

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    Following a robust selection process, Deanne Driscoll has been appointed Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals’ (DBTH) first ever Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO).

  37. New medical imaging room unveiled at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals has unveiled a newly refurbished x-ray department room at Bassetlaw.

  38. Local hospital Trust unveils dedicated Student Hub

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has unveiled a new Student Hub at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, providing a dedicated learning and development space for students on placement at the Trust.

  39. New service launched at RDaSH

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    A new service has officially launched this month to help patients get the support they need at home.

    HomeFirst, run by Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), brings together seven services, many of them already existing, under one umbrella service – meaning the nurses and clinicians can care for patients’ needs better.

  40. Pledge to be Smokefree

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    A Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire hospital trust has renewed its pledge to become a smoke free environment.

  41. Health professionals at Bassetlaw Hospital invite local people to come along and find out about careers in health

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) will host its ‘Your Future in Healthcare’ event next week, with local students, learners and those considering a career change encouraged to attend. The event will take place on Friday 23 June 2023 at Bassetlaw Hospital and will feature informative sessions led by health professionals from DBTH, local colleges, and universities.

  42. New Virtual Ward service praised

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    A 90-year-old Doncaster woman who has been cared for at home with a new Virtual Ward service says the new way of caring has helped her to get better more quickly.

    The Virtual Ward is run by Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) in partnership with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, with clinicians visiting patients at home – keeping hospital beds free, yet the same care is delivered.

  43. Doncaster Royal Infirmary opens specialist bereavement suite

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    A specialist facility dedicated to providing solace and support for families navigating the heart-breaking journey of baby loss has opened on Thursday 15 June at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI).

  44. On board the Health Bus for World Continence Week

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    A local health trust’s Specialist Continence Service is marking World Continence Week and inviting the public to come along to meet the team.

  45. Nominate health staff and volunteers for an award

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    An NHS trust, whose staff and volunteers touch the lives of thousands of people every week in Rotherham, Doncaster, and North Lincolnshire, is seeking nominations for its 2023 Annual Awards for quality care and volunteering.

  46. Spreading the News July - Speakup and their advocates

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    Catch up with the latest news and updates from Speakup and their advocates.

  47. NHS South Yorkshire Five Year Plan

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    As the NHS celebrates its 75th birthday this week NHS South Yorkshire are publishing their plans for the next five years which you can comment on. The plans are NHS South Yorkshire’s forward look at what is most important for keeping people healthy and making sure everyone has equal access to health care across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.

  48. Constructions to begin on £14.9 million theatre facility at Mexborough’s Montagu Hospital

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) will commence construction works of an elective orthopaedic centre at Montagu Hospital in Mexborough this week, following investment of almost £15 million from NHS England (NHSE).

  49. Donkeys pay special visit to fund-raiser

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    Two donkeys paid a visit to a long-standing fundraiser for their sanctuary after she was taken into Doncaster’s hospice.