1. New Doncaster mental health service ‘Safe Space’ launches

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    A mental health ‘Safe Space’ has been officially launched in Doncaster this week

  2. What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?

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    COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  3. Nurses and doctors ask local community to wear an appropriate face covering when coming to hospital

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    Health professionals at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) are reminding local people to wear a suitable mask when visiting the Trust, with dispensers provided upon entry to the organisation’s various buildings.

  4. Helping our patients and colleagues to QUIT smoking

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals are launching the QUIT service to help patients and staff give up smoking.The service will offer every patient who smokes access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and specialist stop smoking support.

  5. Health checks for health professionals offered at local hospitals

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    In late 2021, the Health and Wellbeing team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital (DBTH) developed a ‘Know Your Numbers’ service, giving colleagues easy access to blood pressure checks and signposting to further support if required.

  6. Why not Rethink Your Drink this January?

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    A Doncaster Councillor and health chief have both signed up to Dry January…..and are now asking others to consider taking part!

  7. NHS Tells Patients To Seek Emergency Care As Needed During Latest Industrial Action

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    The NHS is asking patients to seek emergency care if they need to during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most.

  8. No appointment needed on the health bus

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    Men in Conisbrough and Denaby are being encouraged to get onboard a new campaign to spot the early warning signs of cancer.

  9. Nurses take industrial action in South Yorkshire

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    The Royal College of Nursing are to undertake industrial action on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 January 2023

  10. February Industrial Action - UNITE, GMB, RCN, CSP

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    Over the course of four days next week, starting on Monday 6 February, further industrial action will be taken across South Yorkshire for ambulance services, paramedics, call handlers, including those covering NHS 111.

  11. Mums-to-be encouraged to quit smoking

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    A team which supports new and expectant mums in Doncaster to quit smoking is raising awareness of the impact that smoking has on the health and wellbeing of their babies.

  12. Masking guidance eased at local hospitals

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    Following a review by the organisation’s Infection Prevention and Control team, masking requirements at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) have eased as of Monday 20 March 2023.

  13. South Yorkshire Integrated Care Partnership Launches Region's First Integrated Care Stratergy

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    The South Yorkshire Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) is delighted to announce the launch of a radical integrated care partnership strategy.

  14. Spring COVID Booster Appointments Open This Week

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    South Yorkshire residents who are eligible for a spring covid booster vaccine are being invited to grab a jab as the NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Programme begins this week.

  15. Local hospitals ask people to use health services wisely this 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 (26 to 28 August).

  16. Local hospitals now offering free sanitary products to its employees

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    Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals has launched a three-month pilot of a new health and wellbeing initiative which will offer free period sanitary products to female employees.