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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. -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Help make sure more people get healthcare information in the way they need it. -
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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! -
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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. -
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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.
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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? -
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Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions. -
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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help. -
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National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals. -
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COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively. -
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As national celebrations take place on the Great Get Together weekend starting on 16th June 2017, Healthwatch Doncaster will bat alongside the local cricket club to engage with communities to capture feedback and experiences of health and social care -
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People confident GPs take their comments and concerns seriously. Yet 3 out of 4 (76%) have never given feedback, most commonly because they don’t know how to. -
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Over a thousand people in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw have provided their views on the NHS Long Term Plan to improve health services. -
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A team of nutrition link nurses at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) have teamed up with Healthwatch Doncaster to promote the importance of good nutrition and hydration for patients while they are in hospital -
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As part of on-going work with our local partners Voiceability Doncaster, the Local Medical Committee and NHS Doncaster CCG there was a willingness to get involved in developing some videos and information to support people to prepare for dying well -
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One of our roles at Healthwatch is to make sure people in Doncaster are informed about health and social care in the Borough. To help do this, there is a regular e-newsletter that we distribute so you can have the information straight into your inbox -
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NHS Doncaster CCG. senior doctors and nurses in Doncaster are encouraging people to think about eventuality of death as part of national Dying Matters awareness week. -
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The Choose Well App will help you to ‘choose well’ when you need to use NHS services in Doncaster, leaving urgent care to those who need it most -
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The aim of the event were to raise awareness of Skin and Prostate Cancer and inform people what is happening locally around Prostate Cancer. -
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Healthwatch Doncaster planned a Living Well Event that included presentations to impart information and knowledge which attendees can share with other partners -
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Helping people choose the right health and care service in Doncaster -
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You may have read information in the local media about concerns surrounding three surgeries: Church View (Denaby), Dunsville Medical Centre & Ransome Practice (Scawthorpe). -
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Our Patient Participation Group Network sees local PPG members come together to represent various areas across the Doncaster Borough -
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This page provides information of vaccinations for Covid-19 -
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Healthwatch Doncaster is pleased to launch its new website today giving local people a place to have their say on health and social care services by working with Care Opinion to obtain feedback -
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Bassetlaw CCG are raising awareness of the Diabetes Prevention Programme -
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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. -
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Reports during the pandemic highlighted the importance of gathering people's experience of accessing cancer services in Doncaster. -
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Healthwatch Doncaster spent time talking to a care home resident, their family and the care home manager at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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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. -
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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. -
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What did people in Doncaster tell us about the Drive through Phlebotomy and pre-op testing site?
Read our report to find out more!
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A new ‘self-service’ system will be in place in the emergency departments at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital as clinicians work to improve the sign-in process within the area and reduce overcrowding in waiting rooms. -
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Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) have appointed their very first Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) Lead Nurses.
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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. -
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Due to a recent spike in COVID-19 transmission, visiting at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has been restricted as of 11.59pm on Wednesday 16 March 2022.
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The Microbiology team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has marked the two-year anniversary since the very first in-house test for COVID-19 was completed at the Trust. -
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50 local authorities in some of the most deprived areas in England will receive enhanced funding over the next 3 years to rebuild drug treatment services. -
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Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals’ (DBTH) paediatric services have received a donation of 100 Easter eggs from John Mee Construction Ltd. -
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Specialist asthma nurses and paediatric consultants from across the region gathered at Meadowhall on the 3rd of May, World Asthma Day, to educate shoppers on common misconceptions about asthma. -
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People living with dementia in Doncaster are reconnecting with friends and family through a good old sing-song which helps to lift their mood and spark happy memories. -
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Doncaster folk are being invited to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee at an entertainment-packed picnic in the park! -
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A Doncaster Dad, who sadly lost his son in 2020, ran a marathon on Sunday 16 October to raise funds for a charity appeal by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) Charity. -
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The NHS in South Yorkshire is sharing information with parents and families to help keep children and babies warm and well this time of year. As the temperature drops, parents are encouraged to refresh their knowledge around safe sleeping in
winter.