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We're proud to announce that Michael Roys, Transport Manager, has been named Star of the Year at the Trust’s annual Star Awards.

Michael received the prestigious accolade following an extraordinary act of kindness and compassion which exemplified the very best of patient-centred care.
Michael Roys Crowned Star of the Year at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals’ Star Awards - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) is proud to announce that Michael Roys, Transport Manager, has been named Star of the Year at the Trust’s annual Star Awards, held on 6 November.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
DBTH anticipates strike action will take place within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Bassetlaw Hospital from 7:14am on Thursday 27 November until 7:45am on Saturday 29 November.

Temporary arrangements will be in place to ensure patient care remains safe and fully supported throughout this period.
Strike action confirmed within Bassetlaw Hospital ICU - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) anticipates strike action will take place within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Bassetlaw Hospital from 7:14am on Thursday 27 November 2025 until 7:...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A local breast cancer support group in Doncaster has rallied together to raise vital funds for the Jasmine Centre and Chatsfield Suite at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI), helping to enhance care and comfort for patients undergoing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. 💙
Support group raises over £4,600 for Doncaster breast cancer services - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
A local breast cancer support group in Doncaster has rallied together to raise vital funds for the Jasmine Centre and Chatsfield Suite at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI), helping to enhance care and c...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A quiz night organised by the Paediatrics team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) has raised more than £2,500 to help improve clinical spaces and facilities for children and their families. 🌟

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Doncaster paediatric department raises over £2,500 at quiz night to improve ward facilities - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
A quiz night organised by the Paediatrics team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) has raised more than £2,500 to help improve clinical spaces and facilities for children and their families.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Last week we celebrated the outstanding achievements of our colleagues at the 2025 Star Awards! 🌟

Hosted by BBC Radio Yorkshire’s Dixie, the event recognised those who go above and beyond every day to deliver exceptional care, compassion, and commitment to patients and one another.
Celebrating local health professionals at the 2025 Star Awards - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) celebrated the outstanding achievements of its colleagues at the 2025 Star Awards, held on Thursday 6 November at the Doncaster Dome.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Dr Kirsty Edmondson-Jones has pledged to donate 50% of the royalties from her newly published children’s science book, Butterflies, Worms, Giggles and Tickles – An interactive Elf-Help Book for Children Who Worry, to the DBTH Charity.

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Best-selling children’s book royalties set to help local hospital charity - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital’s Director of Infrastructure, Dr Kirsty Edmondson-Jones has pledged to donate 50% of the royalties from her newly published children’s science book, Butterfli...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Stay safe this Bonfire Night and enjoy the celebrations responsibly 🎆

Every year, hospitals across the country treat people with burns, eye damage and other injuries that could have been avoided with a little extra care.

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Stay safe this Bonfire Night and enjoy the celebrations responsibly - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) is reminding local people to stay safe and look after themselves and others as Bonfire Night celebrations on Wednesday (5 November) and across the wee...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Next week we're heading to the Doncaster Dome for one of the highlights of the year – our annual Star Awards. 🌟

The full shortlist can be viewed here: www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/dbth-st...
DBTH Star Awards 2025 – The Shortlist - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
We are thrilled to share the shortlist for this year’s DBTH Star Awards – our annual celebration of the incredible people, teams and projects that make a real difference across our Trust.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Families with babies receiving care on the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Bassetlaw Hospital are set to benefit from a generous donation, thanks to the ongoing support of the Emily Harris Foundation.
Charity donation brings heartfelt support to families on the Special Care Baby Unit - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Families with babies receiving care on the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Bassetlaw Hospital are set to benefit from a generous donation, thanks to the ongoing support of the Emily Harris Foundation...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We're reminding parents and carers to keep any scheduled hospital appointments – or rearrange them in advance if they can’t attend – to help keep services running smoothly and ensure both their own health and their children’s health remain a priority.
Local parents urged to keep hospital appointments during school holidays - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) is reminding parents and carers to keep any scheduled hospital appointments - or rearrange them in advance if they can’t attend - to help keep service...
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October 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
We're celebrating national recognition after being awarded ‘Best Reduction of Clinical Waste’ at the prestigious Waste Management Awards 2025! 🏆

This highlights our progress in reducing clinical waste, cutting carbon emissions and championing environmental sustainability across our hospital sites.
DBTH celebrates national sustainability success for cutting carbon and waste - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) are celebrating national recognition after being awarded ‘Best Reduction of Clinical Waste’ at the prestigious Waste Management Awards 2025. The honou...
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October 22, 2025 at 9:58 AM
In September we hosted “Be Diversified! Celebrate, Connect, Be Inspired” - a vibrant cultural celebration honouring our international colleagues at Armthorpe Community Centre. 🌟

Read more: www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/be-dive...
Be Diversified event celebrates international colleagues at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
On Friday 26 September, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) hosted “Be Diversified! Celebrate, Connect, Be Inspired” - a vibrant cultural celebration honouring its international colleagu...
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October 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We’re delighted to welcome Stephen Radford as the newest Non-Executive Director on our Board at DBTH.

Stephen is a qualified accountant with over 30 years’ experience across the private and public sectors, including senior roles in finance and consultancy both in the UK and internationally.
New Non-Executive Director appointed at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Following a robust selection process, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has appointed a new Non-Executive Director (NED) to its Board of Directors, while reappointing an existing membe...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
We're celebrating a series of major sustainability milestones, marking real progress in reducing its environmental impact and supporting the NHS’s journey to become the world’s first net zero national health system. 💚

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DBTH celebrates sustainability successes and launches refreshed Green Plan for a healthier, greener future - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) is celebrating a series of major sustainability milestones, marking real progress in reducing its environmental impact and supporting the NHS’s journe...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) Charity is delighted to announce the return of its heartwarming festive appeal – ‘Our Shining Stars’ – for the 2025 winter season.

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Festive hospital fundraising campaign returns for 2025 - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) Charity is delighted to announce the return of its heartwarming festive appeal - ‘Our Shining Stars’ - for the 2025 winter season.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A former Doncaster rugby player who rediscovered his strength and wellbeing after cancer through a research-backed exercise treatment service is backing calls for exercise to be recognised as a vital part of cancer treatment.
Former Doncaster rugby player champions exercise as key to cancer recovery - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
A former Doncaster rugby player who rediscovered his strength and wellbeing after cancer through a research-backed exercise treatment service is backing calls for exercise to be recognised as a vital ...
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October 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
A Bassetlaw resident will run a 50-mile ultra-marathon to raise funds for the hospital team who saved his life.

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From ICU to ultra-marathon: patient runs for hospital heroes - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
A Bassetlaw resident will run a 50-mile ultra-marathon to raise funds for the hospital team who saved his life.
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October 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has announced the appointment of Mark Bailey as Interim Chair of the Board, following confirmation by the Trust’s Council of Governors.
Mark Bailey appointed Interim Chair at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has announced the appointment of Mark Bailey as Interim Chair of the Board, following confirmation by the Trust's Council of Governors.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) shone pink this week to show the Trust’s support for organ donation and prompt communities to discuss donation with their loved ones.
Local hospital Trust lights up pink in support for Organ Donation Week - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) shone pink this week to show the Trust's support for organ donation and prompt communities to discuss donation with their loved ones.
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September 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Families on our children’s wards at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital will notice a number of new changes designed to make hospital stays more informed, supportive, and involving from start to finish.
Improvements to paediatric care at Doncaster and Bassetlaw hospitals - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Families on the children’s wards at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital will notice a number of new changes designed to make hospital stays more informed, supportive, and involving from s...
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September 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A pioneering new stroke rehabilitation facility has officially opened at DBTH, giving patients access to cutting-edge therapies previously unavailable on the NHS.
Phoenix Therapy Suite opens at Montagu Hospital, offering a first for NHS stroke patients - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
A pioneering new stroke rehabilitation facility has officially opened at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH), giving patients access to cutting-edge therapies previously unavailable on t...
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September 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Cancer patients have praised the care they receive at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH), with the latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey showing high levels of satisfaction across a range of measures.
Cancer patients praise care at local hospitals in national survey - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Cancer patients have praised the care they receive at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH), with the latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey showing high levels of satisfaction a...
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September 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM
We are carrying out essential telephony maintenance and upgrades this afternoon, and as such our Maternity Triage phone line may experience some temporary downtime.

If you need to contact the team, please use one of the following numbers:
- 07483 985107
- 07483 985210
Planned telephone upgrades – Maternity Triage - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
We are carrying out essential telephony maintenance and upgrades this afternoon, and as such our Maternity Triage phone line may experience some temporary downtime between 1.50pm and 2.30pm.
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September 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
We've been accredited national Quality Mark for training and supporting new healthcare professionals. 🌟

The Trust has been recognised as one of only 12 NHS organisations in England to receive the National Preceptorship Quality Mark from NHS England.

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Local hospitals accredited national Quality Mark for training and supporting new healthcare professionals - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has been recognised as one of only 12 NHS organisations in England to receive the National Preceptorship Quality Mark from NHS England.
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September 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The Doncaster Anti-racism Partnership has been shortlisted for the Excellence in Community Partnership Award at the National BAME Health and Care Awards 2025.
Doncaster Anti-racism Partnership shortlisted for national award - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
The Doncaster Anti-racism Partnership has been shortlisted for the Excellence in Community Partnership Award at the National BAME Health and Care Awards 2025.
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September 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM