The event, which was funded by charitable donations, was attended by approximately 3,000 colleagues, their friends, and family members, who came together to commemorate the remarkable contributions of the NHS throughout the years, as well as enjoy the many animals at the park including the UK’s largest group of polar bears, lions, tigers and other endangered and beautiful species. The clement weather was an additional bonus.
Suzy Brain England OBE, Chair of the Board at DBTH, expressed her heartfelt thanks to all the attendees, saying: “We are immensely proud of our colleagues and their exceptional service to our communities. This event was an opportunity for us to come together and celebrate the NHS’s 75th birthday while recognising the incredible efforts of our healthcare heroes. We hope that everyone had a fantastic time and enjoyed this well-deserved day of appreciation.”
To kick off the event, Executive and Non-Executive colleagues warmly greeted attendees at the gates of the venue, extending a welcome, a pack of Haribo and wishing them a fantastic day.
One of the largest providers in the region, DBTH hosts three main hospital sites in Bassetlaw, Doncaster and Mexborough, and cares for, on average, 110,000 inpatients, 500,000 outpatients and supports in the delivery of 4,500 babies.
With over 6,600 members of staff, every colleague has been gifted with one free pass, and two half-priced entries, with those unable to attend on the day in receipt of a voucher that can be used at a time of their choosing.
John Minion, CEO at Yorkshire Wildlife Park reflected on the event: “It was a beautiful day and we were really proud to be part of this thank you to the NHS, who do such an amazing job. We all hope that everyone who came enjoyed the facilities and the animals of the Park, it was a well deserved day out and we were delighted to celebrate with them.”
