News
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What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?
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.
Advice and Information
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Accessing Support and Information for Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
We recently conducted an online survey around the public’s experiences of accessing support for their mental and emotional wellbeing. We were interested to learn how people had accessed support for their mental wellbeing during the pandemic.
Report
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DRI Appoint Professional Nurse to Support Mental Health of Staff
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) have appointed their very first Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) Lead Nurses.
News
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Healthwatch England Annual Report 2020-2021
Our nation’s health faces enormous challenges. Find out in Healthwatch England's Annual Report to Parliament how your feedback has helped NHS and social care services improve care and our plans for the future.
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New Year brings Three New Appointments
Healthwatch Doncaster has made three appointments to its Cavendish Court team.
Blog
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Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospital's Self-Service System
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.
News
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Become a Governor
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals are encouraging local people to continue their support for the NHS following the Covid-19 pandemic and stand for election as public governors.
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Advice and Information
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Drive Through Phlebotomy services in Doncaster
What did people in Doncaster tell us about the Drive through Phlebotomy and pre-op testing site?
Read our report to find out more!
Read our report to find out more!
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Keeping Safe Forum: Meeting Papers 2022
The Doncaster Keeping Safe Forum is a friendly, approachable community forum that anyone in Doncaster can join and meet every month.
Report
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Healthwatch Doncaster publish report on Care Homes and Covid-19
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.
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