The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards are internationally recognised, celebrating organisations that demonstrate exceptional standards in health and safety management. They offer a benchmark for performance and reward those who consistently put safety first.
This is a particularly impressive achievement for the Trust, having been awarded Silver just 12 months ago. The Gold award reflects DBTH’s continued determination to lead by example, despite the well-known challenges of working within an ageing hospital estate.
Dr Kirsty Edmondson Jones, Director of infrastructure at DBTH, said: “Achieving Gold is absolutely amazing and a real reflection of the fantastic work happening every day across the Trust. It’s a huge achievement and highlights just how committed our teams are to creating a safe, high-quality environment for everyone who comes through our doors.”
Serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas, DBTH is one of only a handful Teaching Hospitals in Yorkshire. With more than 7,000 colleagues working across three main hospital sites and numerous community services, the Trust’s focus on safety is a key part of its mission to deliver outstanding care locally.
Julia Small, RoSPA’s Growth Director, said: “Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals should be proud of the hard work and commitment to keeping people safe that has resulted in a RoSPA Award, which honours those organisations who have achieved the highest standards in health and safety in the workplace.
“RoSPA regards DBTH as a strong example of the importance of making accident prevention central to any successful organisation, not just for the benefit of employees, customers and clients, but also society as a whole.”
Sponsored by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), the RoSPA Awards scheme is the longest-running of its kind in the UK, and receives entries from organisations across the globe, making it one of the most sought-after achievement awards for the health and safety industry.
This latest recognition from RoSPA reinforces that commitment – and sets a strong foundation for continued improvement in the years to come.
