1. 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.

  2. Only 7% of people had a good understanding of gynaecological symptoms before experiencing them

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    The UK’s leading gynaecological cancer charity, The Eve Appeal, has published new survey findings to launch its annual fundraising and awareness-raising campaign Get Lippy, which runs throughout May.

  3. The shuttle service at Doncaster Royal Infirmary will change from 5 June

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    Following changes made during the pandemic, the shuttle service at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) will return to its usual route, with a few key variations.

  4. Are you up to date with your vaccinations?

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    Please review our range of attached resources, developed for use across South Yorkshire to support access to adult vaccinations for those that require or find helpful easy read materials and visual media.

  5. CQC inspectors publish reports on 196 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals Services

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission published 196 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.

  6. NHS South Yorkshire Nominated For Two Innovate Awards

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    NHS South Yorkshire is proud to announce that “The Doncaster Community Mental Health Crisis Alternatives Alliance” has been successfully selected as a finalist for the Diversity in Innovation Award at this year's Innovate Awards.

  7. 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).

  8. 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.

  9. NHS breast surgeon urges people to be aware of breast cancer signs and symptoms

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    NHS South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Cancer Alliance are encouraging people to see their GP if they notice changes to their body this Breast Cancer Awareness month.

  10. Mother and son duo nominated for local hospital awards

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    A mother and son, who both work at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, are nominated for two separate accolades at their annual Star Awards event.

  11. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  12. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  13. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  14. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.