1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  2. Many women are positive about their maternity care, but improvements still needed

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    Findings from the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) national survey of more than 17,600 women who gave birth in February last year show that many had a good experience, including in relation to interactions with staff

  3. Healthwatch England Annual Report 2018-19

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    Last year, Healthwatch supported over 336,000 people to share their story about health and social care. These views resulted in over 7,200 recommendations to services about the improvements that people would like to see

  4. Local Hospitals Appoint First Ever Research Midwife

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    At the end of 2021, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) appointed its first-ever Research Midwife.

  5. New Breastfeeding Peer Support Volunteers

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    Doncaster Health Visiting team, which is run by Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), has welcomed seven new additions in the form of Breastfeeding Peer Support Volunteers.

  6. Doncaster Paediatrics raises over £3,300 during ‘Winter Wonderland’ event

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    Members of the Paediatric team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) hosted a ‘Winter Wonderland’ for staff and patients on 15 December, raising a whopping £3,300 to be reinvested into the Paediatric and Neonatal departments.

  7. National survey shows decline in positive maternity experiences

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    Findings from a survey of more than 20,900 women who gave birth in February 2022 show fewer reporting positively about their experience of maternity care, with a notable decline in the number able to get help from staff when they needed it.

  8. Hospital charity campaign funds specialist scanner improving ‘dignified’ care for those suffering baby loss

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    A brand-new mobile ultrasound scanner will provide a more ‘dignified’ and ‘comfortable’ experience for patients with pregnancy complications.

  9. 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.

  10. Doncaster Royal Infirmary opens specialist bereavement suite

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    A specialist facility dedicated to providing solace and support for families navigating the heart-breaking journey of baby loss has opened on Thursday 15 June at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI).

  11. Healthwatch Doncaster Annual Report 2013/14

    Report -

    Healthwatch Doncaster was established in April 2013, as one of 152 local Healthwatch organisations. This is the first Annual Report.

  12. PRESS RELEASE: Local Healthwatch make it even easier for people to volunteer

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    Healthwatch Doncaster is looking to recruit volunteers from across the Doncaster area. We want to give the people of Doncaster, in particularly those who are seldom heard, a chance to have their say about health and social care provision locally.

  13. PRESS RELEASE: Board member at Healthwatch Doncaster urges local people to have their say on the long term plan

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    Healthcare in Doncaster will only work if people get to have their say – urges Healthwatch Doncaster Board member Sucha Singh.

  14. PRESS RELEASE: Healthwatch awards ceremony to celebrate recipients of its micro-grants scheme

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    Successful applicants of Healthwatch Doncaster’s micro-grants scheme will be celebrated at a ceremony event this Thursday at the Doncaster College for the Deaf.

  15. PRESS RELEASE: Local resident wins Facebook giveaway to commemorate NHS 70 birthday celebrations

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    To honour the occasion of the 70th birthday of the NHS last month, Jenson Faye will be savouring a bundle of treats to celebrate after being the named the winner of Healthwatch Doncaster’s Facebook competition

  16. PRESS RELEASE – Funding of £500 available for local groups to facilitate health and social care conversations

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    Conversations around health and social care can be discussed in a range of innovative ways, and that’s why Healthwatch Doncaster has launched its micro-grant scheme for local groups to apply for £500 to help engage, inform and influence

  17. PRESS RELEASE: Student Evan urges people to have their say about changes to the NHS

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    Healthcare in Doncaster will only work if people get to have their say – urges student Evan Howle

  18. PRESS RELEASE: Awards success for Healthwatch Doncaster at YMCA Training ceremony commemorating National Apprenticeship Week

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    From an Apprentice to Business Support Officer in under two years, Emily Green was celebrated as YMCA Training’s Apprentice of The Year, and in a double swoop, the organisation was named as Employer Of The Year at an awards ceremony last Friday

  19. PRESS RELEASE: Healthwatch Doncaster wins national award for its regional leadership around the NHS Long Term Plan

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    Listening to people about the NHS Long Term Plan locally saw Healthwatch Doncaster recognised as the winner in the Outstanding Achievement category at the annual Healthwatch Network Awards that took place in Birmingham this week

  20. PRESS RELEASE: Make your Doncaster photos front and centre in Healthwatch Doncaster’s annual report

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    Exercise has been implemented in our daily routine since lockdown, if you’ve turned into a keen photographer during your travels then Healthwatch Doncaster want to give you the chance to showcase your Doncaster snaps in our forthcoming Annual Report

  21. Healthwatch Doncaster Annual Report 2014/15

    Report -

    We have demonstrated in the last 12 months our ability to engage with the Doncaster public, through a series of events evidenced elsewhere in this report, gathering experiences and personal stories

  22. Event: Healthwatch Doncaster Introduction (2013)

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    On Wednesday 25th September 2013 forty-two members of Healthwatch Doncaster attended an event at Doncaster Trades Club. The event provided an opportunity to meet members of the Healthwatch Doncaster Support Team, Board and of course each other

  23. Healthwatch Doncaster Annual Report 2015/16

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    2015/16 has seen a significant increase in people wanting to talk to Healthwatch Doncaster and tell us about their health and social care experiences. The dedicated staff team, volunteers and
    Board members have continued to spread the word about HWD

  24. Healthwatch Doncaster Annual Report 2016/17

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    The last 12 months have seen a period of change and transformation for Healthwatch Doncaster. The creation of a new Community Interest Company (CIC), relocation to new premises and the appointment of a new
    Chief Operating Officer

  25. Healthwatch Doncaster Annual Report 2017/18

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    Healthwatch Doncaster has secured the provision of Healthwatch services in Doncaster for the next three years which included the added bonus of a new peer support service coming into Healthwatch Doncaster – Choice for All Doncaster.

  26. Healthwatch Doncaster Annual Report 2018/19

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    The last year has been all about Engage, Inform and Influence and Healthwatch Doncaster hopes that you will enjoy reading about the work we have done in this report

  27. Healthwatch Doncaster Annual Report 2019/20

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    Healthwatch Doncaster has seen at first hand the incredible efforts of our local hospitals , GPs and other medical and care services in treating citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic

  28. PRESS RELEASE: Annual Report published by Healthwatch Doncaster shows outcomes of local people’s views on health and social care

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    Healthwatch Doncaster is pleased to publish its Annual Report 2019-20, reflecting on a year that saw local people have their say around health and social care and which culminated in delivering virtual sessions during the Covid-19 pandemic

  29. Volunteers' experiences: in their words

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    Let our volunteers tell you why volunteering with us is so rewarding in their own words

  30. Privacy Statement

    Report -

    This Privacy Statement sets out the data processing practices carried out by Healthwatch Doncaster. We retain and use personal data (information that relates to and identifies living people) to help us carry out our role

  31. Information Governance Policy

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    This policy is divided into two parts: Part 1 relates to the organisation’s ‘internal’ data protection (e.g. Data concerning employees, governors and volunteers/members); Part 2 relates to the data concerning service users and members of the public

  32. Important Notice: Change of premises – Healthwatch Doncaster

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    On June 20th, Healthwatch Doncaster will be moving premises to 3 Cavendish Court, South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DJ

  33. Event: Healthwatch Doncaster Annual Event 2015

    Report -

    On the 5th October 2015, Healthwatch Doncaster held its Annual Event at Doncaster Deaf Trust, Leger Way, Doncaster with 46 people attending on the day. Feedback from those attending was overall very encouraging
    and is summarised later in this report

  34. Event: Healthwatch Doncaster Community Pharmacy Event

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    Healthwatch Doncaster planned the Pharmacy and Keeping Safe Event as part of its commitment to their strategic engagement priorities, cross boundary working and signposting. In addition the presentations aimed to impart information and knowledge

  35. Healthwatch Doncaster Stakeholder Survey Executive Report 2015

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    Healthwatch Doncaster Stakeholder Survey Executive Report 2015, compiled by Mark Bright supported by the staff team

  36. Board Papers: 2013

    Report -

    Healthwatch Doncaster's Board have a meeting every month - you can find the minutes and any other related documents from 2013 below

  37. NHS Long Term Plan Focus Group Report: Barnsley Asylum Seekers and Refugees

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    This was a drop in session for Refugee and Asylum Seeker women and children. The session is also used to do craft work and it also serves as a food distribution and clothing hub

  38. PRESS RELEASE: Healthwatch Doncaster shortlisted for prestigious national award

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    Local Healthwatch is shortlisted for work on urgent and emergency care in major national awards scheme. Shortlisting recognises Healthwatch Doncaster’s volunteers for gathering people’s experiences of A&E services in the Borough.

  39. Our strategic partners

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    Healthwatch Doncaster has links with strategic partners, both locally and nationally, to help influence and improve our health and social care services for our Borough

  40. Healthwatch England National Conference – working with Healthwatch Luton and Healthwatch Hampshire

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    In July 2017, Healthwatch Doncaster attended the national conference of Healthwatch England, bringing together representatives of all Healthwatch’ across the country through a range of different workshops that were held designed to enhance our work

  41. Book a place at Healthwatch Doncaster’s AGM

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    Our AGM will be a celebration of the work that Healthwatch Doncaster have been involved in delivering with local people and partners throughout 2017-18

  42. Healthwatch England publishes its five year strategy from 2018-2023

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    Healthwatch England, the national umbrella organisation for local Healthwatch, has published its report focusing on its five year strategy from 2018-2023

  43. Healthwatch Doncaster is the preferred bidder for Healthwatch contract in Doncaster

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    As you may have read from our Twitter account this morning, Doncaster Healthwatch CIC has been awarded preferred bidder status for the Healthwatch contract in Doncaster.

  44. Board Papers: 2014

    Report -

    Healthwatch Doncaster's Board have a meeting every month - you can find the minutes and any other related documents from 2014 below

  45. Board Papers: 28th July 2016

    Report -

    Healthwatch Doncaster's Board have a meeting every month - you can find the minutes and any other related documents below

  46. Board Papers: 2015

    Report -

    Healthwatch Doncaster's Board have a meeting every month - you can find the minutes and any other related documents from 2015 below

  47. Board Papers: 25th August 2016

    Report -

    Healthwatch Doncaster's Board have a meeting every month - you can find the minutes and any other related documents below