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Over the past week, our hospitals - and for the first time, Bawtry - have been glowing with Christmas cheer as we celebrated our annual Christmas tree and Our Shining Stars switch-on events with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals' Charity. 🌟🎄
Our Shining Stars 2025 - DBTH Charity
Since 2020, Our Shining Stars has lit up our hospitals each Christmas, raising over £80,000 to fund projects that support patients, families and staff. In
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December 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Over the past week, our hospitals - and for the first time, Bawtry - have been glowing with Christmas cheer as we celebrated our annual Christmas tree and Our Shining Stars switch-on events with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals' Charity. 🌟🎄
The steel frame for our new Department of Critical Care is now in place, with construction on track for Winter 2026.
A huge thank you to pupils from Plover School and Town Field Primary School, whose artwork is now brightening the site. 🌈👏
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A huge thank you to pupils from Plover School and Town Field Primary School, whose artwork is now brightening the site. 🌈👏
Read more: www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/new-dep...
Providing the best care environments - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
The Trust is committed to improving care spaces by modernising facilities where it operates its services.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The steel frame for our new Department of Critical Care is now in place, with construction on track for Winter 2026.
A huge thank you to pupils from Plover School and Town Field Primary School, whose artwork is now brightening the site. 🌈👏
Read more: www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/new-dep...
A huge thank you to pupils from Plover School and Town Field Primary School, whose artwork is now brightening the site. 🌈👏
Read more: www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/new-dep...
Meet Happiness - one of our amazing midwives who arrived in the UK in 2023 and is now a Deputy Ward Manager at DRI.
She's embraced every opportunity including leadership programmes, cultural safety work and more.
We’re so proud to have her at DBTH.💙
Read more about her journey 👇
She's embraced every opportunity including leadership programmes, cultural safety work and more.
We’re so proud to have her at DBTH.💙
Read more about her journey 👇
From Zimbabwe to Doncaster: Local midwife’s inspiring journey - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
When Natsai (known to friends and family as Happiness) Mushaninga arrived in the UK in January 2023, she couldn’t have imagined that less than two years later, she would be leading a team as Deputy Wa...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Meet Happiness - one of our amazing midwives who arrived in the UK in 2023 and is now a Deputy Ward Manager at DRI.
She's embraced every opportunity including leadership programmes, cultural safety work and more.
We’re so proud to have her at DBTH.💙
Read more about her journey 👇
She's embraced every opportunity including leadership programmes, cultural safety work and more.
We’re so proud to have her at DBTH.💙
Read more about her journey 👇
We're celebrating a pivotal milestone in the construction of the new Department of Critical Care at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
Local pupils have helped to transform the area by creating bright and cheerful artwork to decorate the long stretch of hoarding surrounding the site.
Local pupils have helped to transform the area by creating bright and cheerful artwork to decorate the long stretch of hoarding surrounding the site.
New Department of Critical Care takes shape as pupils’ artwork brings colour to site at Doncaster Royal Infirmary - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) are celebrating a pivotal milestone in the construction of the new Department of Critical Care (DCC) at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, with the full steel...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We're celebrating a pivotal milestone in the construction of the new Department of Critical Care at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
Local pupils have helped to transform the area by creating bright and cheerful artwork to decorate the long stretch of hoarding surrounding the site.
Local pupils have helped to transform the area by creating bright and cheerful artwork to decorate the long stretch of hoarding surrounding the site.
When Natsai Mushaninga arrived in the UK in January 2023, she couldn’t have imagined that less than two years later, she would be leading a team as Deputy Ward Manager on the Antenatal and Postnatal Ward at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI).
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From Zimbabwe to Doncaster: Local midwife’s inspiring journey - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
When Natsai (known to friends and family as Happiness) Mushaninga arrived in the UK in January 2023, she couldn’t have imagined that less than two years later, she would be leading a team as Deputy Wa...
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December 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM
When Natsai Mushaninga arrived in the UK in January 2023, she couldn’t have imagined that less than two years later, she would be leading a team as Deputy Ward Manager on the Antenatal and Postnatal Ward at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI).
Read more 👇
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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 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
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 received the prestigious accolade following an extraordinary act of kindness and compassion which exemplified the very best of patient-centred care.
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.
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
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.
Temporary arrangements will be in place to ensure patient care remains safe and fully supported throughout this period.
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 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. 💙
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
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. 🌟
www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/doncast...
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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.
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
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.
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.
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
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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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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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
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.
www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/stay-sa...
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.
www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/stay-sa...
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...
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
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...
The full shortlist can be viewed here: www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/dbth-st...
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
This highlights our progress in reducing clinical waste, cutting carbon emissions and championing environmental sustainability across our hospital sites.
In September we hosted “Be Diversified! Celebrate, Connect, Be Inspired” - a vibrant cultural celebration honouring our international colleagues at Armthorpe Community Centre. 🌟
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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
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...
Read more: www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/be-dive...
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.
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 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.
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.
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. 💚
Read more: www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/dbth-ce...
Read more: www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/dbth-ce...
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
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. 💚
Read more: www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/dbth-ce...
Read more: www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/dbth-ce...
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
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.
www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/festive...
www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/festive...
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 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.
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
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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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) has announced the appointment of Mark Bailey as Interim Chair of the Board, following confirmation by the Trust’s Council of Governors.
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
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.
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
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.