New emergency facilities open at Bassetlaw Hospital as residents urged to prepare ahead of the festive period
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has reached an important milestone with the opening of its newly developed Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and Minor Injuries services at Bassetlaw Hospital, completing a multi-year programme to deliver modern, future-focused emergency services for the local community.
Local hospitals urge residents to plan ahead and use health services wisely this Christmas
With the Christmas and New Year bank holidays approaching, health professionals at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) are encouraging local residents to plan ahead and make informed choices about how and when to use NHS services.
Specialist eye screening day supports patients with learning disabilities at DBTH
Last month, the Diabetic Eye Screening Team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) delivered a dedicated screening day designed specifically for patients with learning disabilities, helping to remove barriers to care and create a calmer, more personalised experience for those attending.
Doncaster Paediatric department receive magical visit from Victor the Polar Bear
Young patients, families and colleagues at Doncaster Royal Infirmary’s Children’s Ward were delighted as a very special festive visitor made his way through the wards last Tuesday, 9 December.
Local hospital hosts Christmas-themed coffee morning for parents and carers of babies on specialist ward
On Wednesday 10 December, some of Bassetlaw Hospital’s youngest patients, along with their parents and carers, came together for a festive Christmas coffee morning filled with crafts, conversation and connection, and even had a visit from Santa.
Parking, catering, and services at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals this Christmas
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) is pleased to confirm free parking will be available for all patients and visitors on Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December), and New Year’s Day (1 January).
Choose the right NHS service during industrial action this December
Local people are being urged to choose the right NHS service during the resident doctor industrial action, which is due to begin 7am on 17 December and run until 7am 22 December.
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals celebrates its long-serving colleagues
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has hosted a special event to recognise and celebrate colleagues who have dedicated many years of their careers to caring for patients and supporting vital services across Doncaster and Worksop.
Further strike action confirmed within Bassetlaw Hospital ITU
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has been notified of further strike action within the Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU) at Bassetlaw Hospital, due to take place from Monday 15 December to Friday 19 December 2025.
Local parents urged to keep hospital appointments during the run-up to Christmas
Health professionals at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) are reminding parents and carers to keep any scheduled hospital appointments – or rearrange them in advance if they can’t attend – to help services run smoothly during the busy run-up to Christmas.