News and reports

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.

A new report by Healthwatch Doncaster on urgent and emergency care has shown people in the Borough are positive about the service received, including during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Healthwatch England have published a new report on hospital discharge during Covid-19

Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year

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.

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

Please only complete this induction after you have had an introductory conversation with Healthwatch Doncaster's Engagement and Volunteer co-ordinator

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

Doncaster GPs are reassuring patients that if they need to see a doctor, they will be seen

Additional GPs will be stepping on board the Doncaster Health Bus this week in a bid to make it easier and more convenient for patients to access local health and care services

Healthwatch Doncaster are facilitating a public meeting discussion around the merger of two GP practices – Bentley Surgery and The Nelson Practice

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.