This special accolade recognises the Trust’s outstanding contributions to education, community service, and healthcare across South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire.
In presenting the award, John Rees, Principal and Chief Executive Officer of DN Colleges Group, praised DBTH’s exceptional impact on the local community: “Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals were the clear choice, alongside Club Doncaster Sports College, to be the recipients of our first-ever Community Award.
“Their contributions to education, community service, and healthcare provision make them a vital part of our region. Their unwavering commitment to supporting our students, alongside their dedication to advancing healthcare and training opportunities, exemplifies the spirit of community engagement that this award was created to celebrate.”
DBTH’s focus on student training spans both clinical and non-clinical fields, providing development opportunities for individuals at all career stages. DBTH’s partnerships with educational institutions, such as Doncaster College and Sheffield Hallam University, further enrich these training programs, helping cultivate the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Professor Sam Debbage, Director of Education and Research at DBTH, said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this award from Doncaster College.
“For many years, DBTH and Doncaster College have worked closely to widen access to rewarding careers in the health and care sectors, ultimately fostering better health outcomes for our communities. This recognition reflects our shared commitment to empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals and supporting our community’s health and wellbeing.”
Representatives from DBTH, including Chief Executive, Richard Parker OBE, Professor Sam Debbage, and Head of Education, Kelly Turkhud, accepted the award on behalf of the Trust.
This award celebrates DBTH’s contributions and underscores the organisation’s essential role in creating a brighter future for healthcare and community welfare in Doncaster and beyond.
