Category Archives: NHS News

Magnus, the Brussels Griffon terrier, has joined the team of ‘Snuggle Officers’ that volunteer at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) to cheer up and fuss over patients. The four-legged helper has been making weekly visits to the Children’s Ward at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, spending some time with youngsters and getting strokes, belly rubs and…

Patients at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) will soon benefit from a brand new text reminder service. It will help them monitor and keep their clinical appointments as well as access service specific information. Known as ‘DrDoctor’, this new system will go-live Thursday 1 August within the Trust’s Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology and Respiratory services. All…

Wipe-clean folders are being introduced to bedsides across Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) this week (23 July) as the Trust looks to further improve patient care, safety and experience. Called ‘Sharing How We Care For You’, the booklet contains 36 pages, outlining to patients, their families and visitors what to expect when receiving care…

Last week (Wednesday 19 June), clinicians from Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) featured on the BBC’s ‘The One Show’, in support of the Trust’s appeal for ‘Traffic Light Hats’. This appearance followed an outpouring of public support as the organisation received over 10,000 knitted hats, mittens and bonding hearts, after a successful social media…