1. PRESS RELEASE: Project launched to gather views on care and support at home

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    Volunteers of Healthwatch Doncaster have helped to launch a project around care and support at home and have published an online survey this week to receive feedback from local people.

  2. PRESS RELEASE: Study into homecare support in the Borough shows users are extremely satisfied but local Healthwatch suggests recommendations

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    A survey looking into the homecare and support people in Doncaster receive has revealed 62% are extremely satisfied with the service, however Healthwatch Doncaster recommendations have called for improvements

  3. Home Care and Support Project

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    The Healthwatch Doncaster volunteers identified that there should be a piece of work focussed on Care and Support at Home so that people who receive care at home could share their views and experiences about the quality of that care

  4. Doncaster Place Plan refresh 2019-22

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    After its initial publication in 2016, NHS Doncaster CCG have refreshed the Doncaster Place Plan, highlighting how health and care services will look until 2022

  5. Your Care, Your Way

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    Help make sure more people get healthcare information in the way they need it.

  6. 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!

  7. Elizabeth’s volunteering story in print

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    A Doncaster “diamond” who has clocked up more than 50 years of volunteering has chronicled the story of her selfless service for others in her newly published ‘autobiography’ - with all proceeds from it going to the charity she supports.

  8. Hospice needs help with raffle prizes

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    Staff at Doncaster’s hospice are appealing to local companies for support with raffle prizes for their festive fundraising. The Fundraising Team at St John’s Hospice in Balby have put out the call for first, second and third prizes for their annual Christmas Raffle.

  9. 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?

  10. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  11. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

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    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  12. PRESS RELEASE: New survey launched to hear people’s views on GP care during the pandemic

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    Patients in Doncaster who have accessed healthcare support from their local GP during Covid-19 are being encouraged to have their say in a new survey by Healthwatch Doncaster

  13. PRESS RELEASE: Local Healthwatch launches daily music playlist to help combat isolation

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    “Music gives a soul to the universe” said Plato, and it’s with this spirit that during the nationwide restrictions due to the coronavirus, Healthwatch Doncaster is inviting local people to share their song of choice for a daily playlist

  14. Keeping you safe and well during the Coronavirus pandemic

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    Information on the latest changes to the national guidance on shielding from NHS Doncaster CCG to come in effect on 1st August 2020

  15. COVID-19: Local information

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    Find out local support and information that can help during this Covid-19 pandemic

  16. COVID-19: Local health and care information

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    Read how health and care services have adapted their services since lockdown

  17. Local practice teams gearing up to deliver the Coronavirus vaccine in Doncaster

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    After months of preparation and international rigorous testing, the first Coronavirus vaccine will land in Doncaster this week

  18. COVID-19: Vaccinations

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    This page provides information of vaccinations for Covid-19

  19. Dentistry and the impact of COVID-19

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    Healthwatch England urge the Government to take urgent action to address issues with access to NHS dental care as people share their poor experiences.

  20. Covid-19 Vaccinations: Local people share their experience

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    People in Doncaster have been receiving a Covid-19 vaccination - here they share what their experience was like

  21. Healthwatch England Annual Report 2019-20

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    Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support and listen to local people became more crucial than ever. Find out more in Healthwatch England's 2019-20 annual report to Parliament about how we have helped make care better

  22. Support for adults with a learning disability

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    Choice for All Doncaster are a committee of adults who have a Learning Disability, who speak up for other adults who have a Learning Disability, about matters that are important to them which affect their lives.

  23. Healthwatch Doncaster - Then and Now: Annual Report 2020-21

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    Healthwatch Doncaster responded quickly to meet the needs of local people throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Read our Annual Report: Then and Now to find our more about our work.

  24. Feedback about Covid-19 vaccinations in Doncaster

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    Healthwatch Doncaster spoke to over 4000 local people and asked them about their experience and thoughts around the Covid-19 vaccination process.

  25. New reports published - experiences of cancer services in Doncaster

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    Reports during the pandemic highlighted the importance of gathering people's experience of accessing cancer services in Doncaster. Read our report to find out more.

  26. Healthwatch Doncaster publish report on Care Homes and Covid-19

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    Healthwatch Doncaster spent some time having conversations with residents, carers and staff in local care homes. We wanted to hear about their experiences of care and support throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

  27. 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.

  28. Current Guidelines Explained

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    A summary of government guidelines and practical advice to prevent you from getting COVID-19 and to help keep you and those around you protected.

  29. 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.

  30. Mobile vaccination service targets more ‘seldom heard’ groups in Doncaster

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    Doncaster’s new roving vaccination van is taking to the streets to encourage people who’ve not yet had their Covid jab to come forward and protect themselves this winter.