Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

02/09/2026

🌟 Has a colleague or team at DBTH gone the extra mile for you or someone you care about?

Maybe they showed exceptional kindness, made you feel listened to and reassured, or did something that made a difficult experience that little bit easier.

Our Patient Star award is your chance to recognise those colleagues and teams who make a real difference every day.

If someone stands out in your mind, tell us about them and help us celebrate the care they provided.

👉 Nominate your Patient Star: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/dbthstar/

02/09/2026

We’re inviting local people to join us for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals’ Annual Members Meeting on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Come along from 5pm to meet teams from across our hospitals, browse our showcase and find out more about the services, improvements and initiatives taking place across DBTH.

The formal meeting begins at 5.30pm, when we’ll look back at the past year, talk about our priorities for the future and give you the opportunity to hear from our Board and ask questions.

When: Wednesday 23 September, 5pm to 7pm
Where: Education Centre, Doncaster Royal Infirmary

A free Park and Ride service is available, and parking is also available on the hospital site.

Reserve your place: https://tinyurl.com/DBTHAMM26

For full details, including parking, Park and Ride and getting to the Education Centre, visit:
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/annual-members-meeting-2026/

02/09/2026

🤰 Pregnant? Your free flu vaccination is now available through our antenatal clinics.

Flu can be more serious during pregnancy and can increase the risk of complications for you and your baby.

Getting vaccinated helps protect you from becoming seriously unwell and also gives your baby some protection during their first few months of life. 💙

You can:

💉 have your vaccination when you attend an antenatal clinic
📅 book a separate appointment if you prefer

The vaccine is free and can be given at any stage of pregnancy.

To arrange an appointment, speak to your midwife or contact the Community Hub on 📞 01302 642794.

You can also get your free flu vaccination through your GP surgery or a participating community pharmacy.

Please take up the offer and help protect yourself and your baby this winter.

02/09/2026

💙 A Heartfelt Thank You to GXO Logistics Doncaster 💙

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Doncaster for their continued generosity and support of our Mini Marvels Appeal.

Thanks to their latest donation, families staying on our Neonatal Unit will benefit from new microwaves, toasters, kettles and televisions, helping to make the parent facilities feel more welcoming and comfortable during what can often be a difficult and emotional time.

GXO Logistics Doncaster have been long-standing supporters of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Charity, and their ongoing commitment to improving the experience of patients and their loved ones is truly appreciated. Partnerships like this make a real and lasting difference to the care we are able to provide beyond what the NHS can fund alone.

Thank you for helping us support our tiniest patients and the families who stand beside them every step of the way. 💙

If you would like to find out more about the Mini Marvels Appeal or make a donation, please visit:
https://app.donorfy.com/form/7F8WBCNAB7/V410C

02/09/2026

⭐ The shortlist is in for the DBTH Star Awards 2026!

This October, we’ll be recognising some of the fantastic work taking place across DBTH at our annual Star Awards.

Congratulations to our Sustainability Champion finalists:

👏 Pamela Brooker
👏 Solar Panel Project Team
👏 Adeola Bayode

This award celebrates colleagues who are helping us reduce our environmental impact and find more sustainable ways of delivering healthcare.

Well done to all our finalists — and good luck on Thursday 8 October! 🌱🌟

02/09/2026

Coming to Doncaster Royal Infirmary? Take the hassle out of parking with our free Park and Ride.

🚗 Park for free at Doncaster Racecourse, Car Park A on Leger Way

🚌 The shuttle to DRI is free too, with buses running approximately every 20 minutes, Monday to Friday, from 5.50am to 10pm (excluding Bank Holidays)

⏱️ The journey takes around five to seven minutes

🚶 If you’d prefer to walk, it’s around 12 to 15 minutes from the Park and Ride to the hospital

📍 Shuttle stops are at Gate 4 on Armthorpe Road and on Thorne Road, between the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Fracture Clinic

The service is available for patients, visitors and colleagues.

Find out more and check the timetable:
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/how-to-get-here/dri-park-ride/

01/09/2026

🌟 Every day, around 7,400 colleagues across DBTH do amazing things for our patients, families and communities.

And sometimes, someone goes that little bit further.

Maybe they showed exceptional kindness, helped you through a difficult moment, made you feel listened to, or simply made a lasting difference to your experience.

Our Patient Star award is your chance to recognise them.

If a colleague or team at DBTH has gone the extra mile for you or someone you care about, tell us about them.

👉 Nominate your Patient Star: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/dbthstar/

01/09/2026

⭐ The shortlist is in for the DBTH Star Awards 2026!

Our annual Star Awards take place this October, celebrating colleagues and teams from every part of DBTH who make a difference to our patients and services.

Congratulations to our Corporate and Non-Clinical Team of the Year finalists:

👏 Children Therapies Admin Team
👏 Medical Records Team
👏 Doncaster Procurement Team

This award recognises the vital contribution of teams working behind the scenes to support colleagues, patients and the day-to-day running of our hospitals.

Congratulations to all our finalists — and good luck on Thursday 8 October! 🌟

01/09/2026

🌟 Has someone at DBTH made a real difference to you or someone you care about?

As of this month, you can now nominate a colleague or team for our Patient Star award.

Whether it was exceptional care, kindness, reassurance or simply going above and beyond, tell us who made your experience better and why.

It only takes a few minutes to nominate and it makes a huge difference to those who care.

👉 Nominate your Patient Star:

Has someone at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals made a real difference to you or someone you care about? Let us know by nominating them for a Star Award!

01/09/2026

The weather may have been a bit up and down over the past few days, but it's making for some lovely rainbows! Captured by a colleague