1. Lions Clubs Support Serenity Suite Appeal

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    The Lions Clubs of Tickhill & District and Thorne Rural have made a very generous donation to Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals Serenity Suite Appeal to help local families affected by baby loss.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Doncaster women urged to keep up with smear tests

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    Thousands of Doncaster women are not taking advantage of a potentially life-saving health check, latest NHS figures reveal.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: Nat's Smear Test-imony

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    We all know going for our smear test isn’t full of rainbows and unicorns however gynaecological health is so important. Yet, only 1/3 women take up their screening invite. We spoke to our own Natalie Bowler-Smith about her first smear test.

  11. 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).

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. Mexborough stroke team to complete 1,200-mile fundraiser to purchase specialist wheelchair

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    The Stroke Rehabilitation team at Montagu Hospital in Mexborough are walking 1,189 miles in eight weeks to raise funds for a specialist bariatric wheelchair.

  17. 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.

  18. Doncaster Psychiatrist retires after half a century of front-line care

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    A Doncaster Psychiatrist, whose ‘working’ life started as a young boy delivering telegrams on his bike for a few pence in the Midlands pit village where his mum was postmistress, has retired after clocking up over 50 years of front-line care.

  19. £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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. Helping families affected by drug and alcohol misuse

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    An NHS service which supports the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Doncaster is encouraging families affected by drug and alcohol misuse to get in touch.

  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. Doncaster Paediatrics host Alice in Wonderland World Book Day event

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    On Thursday 2 March, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital’s Children’s Ward at Doncaster Royal Infirmary celebrated World Book Day with an Alice in Wonderland themed event.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  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. Local health professionals remind people to use health services wisely this Easter

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    Senior doctors and nurses at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) are urging local people to use health services wisely this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

  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. 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.

  38. 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.

  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. 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.

  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. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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).

  47. 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.

  48. Taking the plunge to support families across South Yorkshire and the Humber

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    Two Yorkshire lasses are facing their fears and jumping out of a plane from 15,000 feet, to raise awareness of mental health and raise cash for charity.

  49. 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.