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Your weekly DBTH update 31 July 2018

Non Medical Prescribing at DBTHPage 8

Living Beyond Mouth Cancer in Doncaster Page 2

Sneak peek! Club Doncaster Foundation are supporting Diabetic Eye Screening. Here's a teaser photo and all will be revealed in September.

Clinical Admin review FAQsPage 3

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Living Beyond Mouth Cancer in Doncaster

Mr Muzzammil Nusrath, Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon, has founded a local support group to help patients and families affected by mouth, jaw and face cancer.

Mr Nusrath and his team run the Living Beyond Mouth Cancer group, a support network where patients can discuss their journeys, from diagnosis to treatment and future support. In the group, patients who are being diagnosed are matched with someone who has undergone the same treatment. This enables individuals to have a discussion and receive peer-to-peer counselling to help them understand the treatments they may undergo, as well as address some of the fears and concerns they may have. Aiming to support people across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, the group meets in a community setting and also works towards raising awareness of the causes and symptoms of mouth cancer. In turn, members hope to increase general awareness, prevention and help make sure cases are diagnosed early when treatments are more effective. The group is currently fundraising to purchase a VizLite device, which is a unique type of light technology that helps identify soft tissue abnormalities that could be a sign of early mouth cancer. The equipment costs around £5,000 but would mean that early cancers can be picked up and diagnosed in a community setting. The Sacred Life Charitable Trust, which donates to causes across the globe, has made the first donation to the VizLite fund. Chairman of the charity, Nasir Ahmed presented a cheque for £500 to Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals and many others have since pledged their support. One of the leading causes of mouth cancer in the UK is tobacco. Smoking cessation groups have also been formed, offering members of the group one to one sessions with patients who have previously stopped smoking successfully. HPV associated cancers in the head and neck are on the rise, especially in young males. Talking about the success of the group, Mr Muzzammil Nusrath said: “Patients find it incredibly reassuring to speak with others who have been through similar experiences and the support group helps them to conquer some of their fears and concerns about treatments and also living beyond mouth cancer. This is important as the effects of surgery on other parts of the body can be hidden in day to day life but not so in the case of cancer of the mouth and face. We have to reconstruct the defects to improve healing, aesthetics, speech and the ability to chew/eat and swallow. It’s helpful for us as medical staff to hear feedback from the patients and understand in greater depth how we can help them further.” Through the group, patients also have access to a wealth of information on how they can manage their symptoms such as pain treatment strategies, treatment for dry mouth and speech & language therapies. If you would like to join the Living Beyond Mouth Cancer group or if you want more information, then go to their Facebook page, just search ‘Living Beyond Mouth Cancer’. If you would like to volunteer at the group, please email muzzammil.nusrath@nhs.net.

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Clinical Admin Review updateSince August 2016, we have been reviewing our Clinical Admin service model. The vision for the project is to refresh this function so that it supports all Care Groups (soon to be Divisions) in the Trust, providing a patient-focused and top-notch admin facility.

If you cast your mind back, it was our ambition to make a positive difference to the working life of our admin staff, building upon the things that work, and improving the things that don't.

The reasons for the review are:• To enhance consistency of our patient pathways

between areas and departments• To provide a coherent structure for the role, with

room for advancement and development• To improve operational performance, communication and data collection• To truly define the role of an admin at the Trust – currently we have over 60 job descriptions for members

of Team DBTH doing similar roles• To empower our admins to apply their skill and expertise to help deliver excellent patient care across the

organisation, as efficiently as possible.

As one of the biggest initiatives ever undertaken by the Trust, over the past two years a number of engagement sessions have been organised, as well as a survey created, to better understand the current service. Collating this information has been a significant task; however we do feel that we could have done more to communicate progress and on that note, we thank staff for their on-going patience and understanding.

While a more substantive update is on the way, currently work is ongoing to reduce the number of job descriptions, however we don’t envisage changing any job titles. In addition, Care Groups are finalising their plans in light of initial findings.

Once again, thank you for your understanding and patience throughout this review. As we come to the end of this process, we are confident that we will have an enhanced Clinical Admin service which will not only improve patient care, but also the way we work within the Trust.

Your Questions Answered

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We've put together some handy FAQs which cover the questions and concerns that you have brought to our attention.

You can find the FAQs on the website here.

They cover everything from job roles and line managers to contracts and next steps.

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Prizes Awarded for Completing the Most Sepsis IPOCsThe Infection Prevention Control (IPC) team would like to applaud three members of staff for their work with the Sepsis IPOCs. A small gift has been set aside for each of these individuals, in order to recognise their achievement in completing the highest number of forms during the first quarter of monitoring.

The winners in question, Abigail Rowley, Emma Hill and Rebecca Barker, can collect their small award by contacting any lead IPC nurse on ext. 644489.

In the meantime, we ask everyone to keep up the good work and continue promoting the use of the IPOC in order to help the Trust achieve its CQUINN.

Amazing Donation for Chatsfield Suite On behalf of Chatsfield Suite, we would like to say a big ‘’thank you’’ to Summer Purves, who made an incredible gesture on 24 May, cutting off her hair to show support for her uncle’s chemotherapy.

Not only did this brave act raise over £420 for Chatsfield Suite itself, but it also benefited the Little Princess Trust, who have now received Summer’s removed hair. With this donation, they will be able to make a wig for those who have have sadly lost their own hair due to cancer treatment or other illnesses. In short, Summer’s kindhearted deed has extended to the hospital and beyond and we couldn’t be more grateful. Well done Summer!

Friday Lunchtime LectureThe Friday Lunchtime Lecture on 3 August will take place in the DRI Lecture Theatre and will be transmitted to the Kilton Room at Bassetlaw and the Montagu Boardroom.

Speaker: Jayant Dugar, Consultant ENT Surgeon, and Guardian for Safe Working

Topic: Exception Reporting for junior doctors on new contract – For junior doctors and supervisors

Overview: The lecture will cover two broad topics. The first area will be new contracts, exception reporting and the associated fines. Then, discussions will move to the upcoming introduction of Allocate software, which will be used from August onwards for exception reporting with junior doctors. This is part of the junior doctor contract and requires both them and their supervisors to respond in a timely manner. This session will provide a demo for the system and allow for a Q&A.

If you are unable to attend this as a junior doctor, then it is imperative that you follow this link for a quick video on how to create an exception report: https://vimeo.com/190266214 A sponsored lunch will be served at 12.30pm and the lecture will start at 1pm. Out of respect for the presenter and those in the lecture and especially when we have external speakers, please ensure you arrive on time as you may not be allowed to join the lecture late.

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Fracture Clinic take part in Rother Valley Colour DashIn an effort to raise money for Bluebell Wood Hospice, our amazing Fracture Clinic team took part in the Rother Valley Colour Dash.

The 5K fun run (which was held on Saturday 14 July) goes around the Rother Valley country park and is named after the “colour stations’’ that are dotted along its course, where participants are showered in rainbow powder paint and foam.

Not only was the event great fun for all involved, but it also supported a fantastic cause. The Fracture Team are therefore looking forward to doing it again next year.

Picture shows: Christine Barker, Dawn Ackroyd, Paula Lee, Jackie Burton, Caroline Walker, Rebecca Ford & Gemma Rogers at the Colour Dash.

Clinical Audit Awareness WeekClinical Audit Awareness Week is running from 19 November to 23 November and in support of this national event, DBTH will be organising all kinds of activities, including an educational drop in session and some celebratory awards.

There will also be a chance in the coming months to nominate your Clinical Audit Hero and Quality Crusader, with the winners being announced on 23 November 2018. This will be perfect opportunity to find out more about what Clinical Audit and Qii actually means to the Trust, shining a light on some of the best examples from the past year. Anyone who has an interest or would like to do something in their own area should contact the Audit and Effectiveness Department on 642160. In the meantime, please keep any eye out for more details on social media and in Buzz.

Digital DBTH: ICE Demonstration CliniSys, the supplier of the ICE electronic order communications system, will be holding a pair of on-site demonstrations for any clinicians who want more information about how the application works. These informative sessions will include, among other things, a look at the latest version of the system and a walkthrough of how it can be used for internal service referrals.

Date: 13 August 2018Times: 12pm- 1pm (Session 1) 1pm-2pm (Session 2)Venue: Learning Room 3, DRI Education Centre

Please note that there can be only a maximum of 12 attendees at each demo, so make sure to book now by contacting Natalie Bailey on ext. 644253, or by emailing natalie.bailey6@nhs.net.

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In memory of Andy It is with great sadness we inform you of the passing of Andy Scorah, car park attendant at DRI. Andy was a hardworking, popular and loyal member of the car parking and security team and will be sorely missed. Our condolences are with his family and friends.

Thank You DBTHThis week, the staff at AMU received some encouraging feedback from a patient’s friends and family: ‘’Everyone was incredibly helpful and approachable, from the doctors right through to the nurses. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they are all a credit to the hospital"

APD / Policy update The following revised procedural documents have been approved. They are available on the Trust’s Intranet and website and will be distributed to the ‘emergency access’ policy file holders shortly. Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with them.

View the policies on the Intranet page: http://intranet/documents/policies.aspx

APD Reference numberManual Handling Policy CORP/HSFS 4 v.7Business Continuity - Strategy and Policy CORP/RISK 9 v.6Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) and Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNe) Plan

CORP/RISK 26 v.4

Emergency Treatment of Anaphylaxis Policy and Guidelines PAT/EC 3 v.7Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) and Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy Agents (TSE): Minimising the Risks of Transmission

PAT/IC 4 v.5

MRSA Screening and Management of Patients with MRSA PAT/IC 6 v.9Pathology Specimens – Collection and Handling of Pathology Specimens PAT/IC 11 v.6Meningococcal Infections – Management of Cases and Contacts PAT/IC 12 v.6Referral to Hospital Access Policy PAT/PA 1 v.9Safeguarding Supervision Policy PAT/PS 13 v.3Care after Death and Bereavement Policy: Operational Policy for Staff to follow in the event of a Patient Death

PAT/T 60 v.2

World Breastfeeding Week This year’s World Breastfeeding Week will run from 1-7 August and looks to raise awareness of the links between good nutrition, food security, poverty reduction and breastfeeding. The aim is to galvanise action to increase breastfeeding rates worldwide. Find out more: http://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/

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Renal staff ramble 2018The renal nurses on Ward 32 at DRI have organised a sponsored walk from Mexborough Dialysis Unit to Doncaster Renal Ward to raise money for the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Kidney Association.

The Doncaster & Bassetlaw Kidney Association supports local kidney patients and have provided extra equipment for the renal department. The event, at 10am on Saturday 4 August, is in fancy dress with retro nurse outfits celebrating 70 years of the NHS. Any staff can walk with the team or donate money to the just giving page here.

Participation in the National Fraud Initiative By law, the Trust is required to protect the public funds that it administers. As a result, we are entitled to share information with other bodies that are responsible for auditing or administering public funds. It is important that we have this ability, as it enables us to sufficiently prevent and detect any instances of fraud.

This will soon become relevant, as the Trust prepares to participate in the Cabinet Office’s National Fraud Initiative (NFI). In a nutshell, this is a data matching exercise, that involves comparing the computer records held by one organisation, against those that are held by the same or another body. The purpose behind this is to see how closely these separate records match.

If an unexplained match is found, it may indicate that there is an inconsistency which requires further scrutiny. However, no assumption can be made as to whether there is fraud, error or other explanation until an investigation is carried out.

Please note that the use of data in the NFI is carried out with statutory authority under Part 6 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. It does not require the consent of the individuals and they have issued a guidance notice setting out how personal data is used and your rights. It is made under the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Data matching by the Cabinet Office is subject to a Code of Practice. Further information on the Cabinet Office’s legal powers and the reasons why it matches particular information can be found here.

Star Awards tickets - on sale now!Tickets to attend the DBTH Star Awards ceremony are on sale now!

If you'd like top go along to the event at Keepmoat Stadium on 20 September to cheer on a colleague who's up for an award, you can purchase your ticket here.

Tickets are £10 (plus a small booking fee) and include a welcome drink, canapes, a three course meal and your entertainment for the evening. Look North's Harry Gration will be our host for the evening, so if you're a fan the evening is a must!

If you're going along to support someone, don't forget to let us know that you'd like to be seated with them! You can do this on the ticket booking form.

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Non-medical prescribing at DBTH

When prescribed and used effectively, medicines have the potential to significantly enhance patient outcomes and the quality of lives. However, much needs to be done to improve the way that we prescribe and support patients in effective medicines use.

Doctors and dentists have been joined over the last fifteen years by prescribers from a range of other healthcare professions who are able to prescribe once they have completed an approved education programme. DBTH currently employs 134 Non-Medical Prescribers (NMP’s) from nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry and one optometrist.

To ensure all our NMPs evaluate the safety, effectiveness, appropriateness and acceptability of their prescribing, we ask that they complete an annual self-declaration. In 2018, an electronic self-declaration system was created. This ran from 5 March 2018 for a period of 6 weeks. Each NMP had their email added to an electronic database and received a weekly reminder to complete their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

94.54% of Trust non-medical prescribers responded electronically and the rest responded via a paper copy. This was the first year we had seen 100% compliance! Thank you to our IT apprentices Raj, Lewis and Jake for setting up the system to acheive these great results!

Some highlights from the responses: • 8 practitioners declared they were no longer using their NMP qualification and will receive an annual

reminder to self-declare, allowing them and their line manager to consider if NMP is a part of their future role.

• 13 registrants did not have an up to date job description and person specification relating to prescribing. If you don’t have an up to date job description, outlining your NMP duties, please meet with your line manager at your earliest opportunity to ensure this can be updated.

• 13 registrants said they didn’t receive clinical supervision in relation to their prescribing. Trust guidance on clinical supervision can be obtained here

• 6 registrants said they had not kept themselves up to date with continued professional development and 54 NMPs had not taken part in any audit relating to their practice. In autumn 2017, we held 2 non-medical prescribing events, inviting our clinical teams to provide updates for our Trust NMPs to support your CPD.

This year, we are holding our first DBTH Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) conference on 1 November. All health and care professionals working at the level of advanced clinical practice should have skills and knowledge to the four pillars underpinning their practice, including:1. Clinical Practice2. Leadership and Management3. Education4. Research

The ACP event will include sessions on research and audit and will count towards your NMP CPD. If you would like access to more learning material, you can register for free eLearning here.

The SCRIPT tool is also available for more in-depth CPD. We were part of a free pilot for our NMPs but unfortunately take up was low and funding was not granted. You can still register for SCRIPT but there may be a charge: https://www.safeprescriber.org/

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Your Health & Wellbeing update

Health benefitsGiven the overwhelming evidence, it seems obvious that we should all be physically active. It's essential if you want to live a healthy and fulfilling life into old age.

It's medically proven that people who do regular physical activity have:• up to a 35% lower risk of coronary heart

disease and stroke • up to a 50% lower risk of type 2 diabetes • up to a 50% lower risk of colon cancer • up to a 20% lower risk of breast cancer • a 30% lower risk of early death • up to an 83% lower risk of osteoarthritis • up to a 68% lower risk of hip fracture • a 30% lower risk of falls (among older adults) • up to a 30% lower risk of depression • up to a 30% lower risk of dementia

Sedentary lifestyles Sedentary behaviour, such as sitting or lying down for long periods, is bad for your health. Not only should you try to raise your activity levels, but you should also reduce the amount of time you and your family spend sitting down. Sedentary behaviours include watching TV, using a computer, using the car for short journeys and sitting down to read, talk or listen to music. It is thought to increase your risk of developing chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, as well as weight gain and obesity.

The miracle cure we've all been waiting for!Did you know that exercise can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer by up to 50% and lower your risk of early death by up to 30%? It's free, easy, has an immediate effect and doesn't require a GP!

Exercise is the miracle cure we've always had, but for too long we've neglected to take our recommended dose. Our health is now suffering as a consequence.

This is no snake oil. Whatever your age, there's strong scientific evidence that being physically active can help you lead a healthier and happier life. People who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing many long-term (chronic) conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and some cancers.

Research shows that physical activity can also boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing your risk of stress, depression, dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

What counts? To stay healthy, adults should try to be active every day and aim to achieve at least 150 minutes of physical activity over a week through a variety of activities.

For most people, the easiest way to get moving is to make activity part of everyday life, like walking or cycling instead of using the car to get around. The more you do, the better, and taking part in physical activities will make you healthier.

For any type of activity to benefit your health, you need to be moving quick enough to raise your heart rate, breathe faster and feel warmer. This level of effort is called moderate intensity activity. If you're working at a moderate intensity you should still be able to talk but you won't be able to sing.

An activity where you have to work even harder is called vigorous intensity activity. There is substantial evidence that vigorous activity can bring health benefits over and above that of moderate activity. You can tell when it's vigorous activity because you're breathing hard and fast, and your heart rate has gone up quite a bit. If you're working at this level, you won't be able to say more than a few words without pausing for a breath.

Your Health & Wellbeing update

A modern problemPeople are less active nowadays. We drive or take public transport. Machines wash our clothes. We entertain ourselves in front of a screen. Fewer people are doing manual work, and most of us have jobs that need little physical effort. We move around less and burn off less energy than people used to. Research suggests that many adults spend more than 7 hours a day sitting down. People aged over 65 spend 10 hours or more each day sitting or lying down.

Physical Activity Special

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Equality and Diversity Calendar: August As you have likely noticed, the year’s calendar is filled with various days, weeks and months dedicated to celebrating specific groups and championing inclusivity. Whilst some of these events are heavily publicised and firmly implanted into the public consciousness, others are perhaps less familiar. To address this, DBTH has decided to put together a regular Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) feature, one that will clearly break down all of the EDI celebrations for the month ahead.

With this information, we aim to demonstrate the organisation's commitment to Equality and Diversity and make it a more openly inclusive place to work. In turn, we will hopefully empower staff with the knowledge and awareness that they need to support these key events and organise their own celebrations as well.

Did you know that August is: • Black Business Month: A special time to honour and encourage the achievements of Black-Owned

businesses in the community. • Psoriasis Awareness Month: Part of an international movement that aims to spread the word about

the skin condition Psoriasis. • Children’s Eye and Safety Month: Devised to highlight the need for regular eye examinations in

children, even those with no visible signs of trouble.

So without further ado, here is the Trust’s first ever EDI calendar:1 August • Lammas – Christian Fast in honour of Holy Mother of Lord Jesus – Orthodox Christian• Lughnassadh – Imbolc – Wicca/Pagan Northern and Southern hemispheres

6 August • Transfiguration of the Lord – Orthodox

Christian• Transfiguration Sunday – Christian• Summer Bank Holiday – Scotland

and ROI

9 August - International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

12 August - International Youth Day 15 August• Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary

– Catholic Christian• Dormition of the Theotokos –

Orthodox Christian19 August - World Humanitarian Day20 August - Waqf al Arafa – Islam22 August - Eid al Adha – Islam26 August - Raksha Bandhan – Hindu27 August - Summer Bank Holiday – England, Wales and Northern Ireland29 August - Beheading of Saint John the Baptist – Christian

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Implicit Association TestsIn an effort to raise greater awareness about equality and diversity issues, Project Implicit have put together a series of Implicit Association tests (IATs). The purpose behind these is to highlight any areas where you might unknowingly judge someone based on their appearance, whether it be because of their age, build, race, or gender.

These online sessions take anywhere up to 10 minutes and will ask a series of questions based around sorting pictures and words into groups as fast as you can. The system will then collate your results in order to analyse your attitudes.

This study should take about 10 minutes to complete, at the end of which you will receive your IAT rating, along with information about what that means. Obviously these tests are by no means an indicator of a person's true beliefs, they are simply meant to draw attention to how subtle unconscious bias can be.

If you are interested in taking one of the tests, just follow this link:

https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

Deafness in Children: Then and NowNow acting as the Chair for the British Association of Paediatricians in Audiology (BAPA), the Trust’s own Dr Winifred Baddoo has written a special blog charting the history of identifying deafness in children. Looking specifically at how hearing loss used to be confirmed, the piece highlights the strides that have been made to identify the condition earlier in life, so that it can be managed more effectively.

All in all, the blog is a fascinating read filled with historical detail, interesting facts and an inspiring message about how the NHS is always improving the care that it provides. The article was published for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and can be found here:

https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/news/deafness-children-then-now

DBTH supporting charityNow that the official DBTH Charity is up and running, the Trust is considering how it can help support other causes.

We’re looking to select two charities every year for DBTH to support, alongside our own charity and we’d like your input. If there’s a cause that’s particularly close to your heart, or one that you feel more people need to be aware of, please suggest it on the link below.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/supportingcharity

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Pay Deal Concerns A couple of weeks ago, we posted a message on the Staff Facebook group, informing members of team DBTH that the NHS Staff Council had formally agreed upon the 2018 pay deal.

In the post, we explained what the practical implications of this agreement would be, communicating that: • The Agenda for Change (AfC) pay award would be applied from July 2018

onwards• Backdated pay from April to June would not be paid until August (subject

to confirmation)• When the arrears are paid, staff in pension schemes will have the

additional pension contributions taken on the arrears• Some staff may also see a pension banding change in line with the salary increase. Numerous members of staff then got in touch to ask questions and raise concerns about pay award. Mark Brookes, Associate Director of PO&D responded to these comments wherever he could provide clarification. One subject that caused a lot of concern was the question of why the arrears were not being paid until August. As communicated by Mark, this was a national decision taken by the ESR NHS Central Team and was taken to ensure that, once the arrears are paid, they will be correctly calculated. The Trust appreciates that this was not communicated as early as it could have been. However, this was a national decision that neither the trust nor SBS had any influence over.

If you have any further queries, please direct them to SBS via their portal, or call them on 0330 123 5794.

Job Opportunity: Staff Nurse An exciting opportunity has arisen in our award-winning Care of Older People’s facility on Ward A4.

The 22 bedded-ward is currently in need of an enthusiastic and highly motivated registered nurse, one who will be able to take care of patients with a variety of medical needs, including Acute Medicine, Stroke Rehabilitation and End of Life Care.

Supported by the Senior Sister and Junior Sister, the post holder in question will be able to develop their professional accountability, and innovative thinking skills. As well as this, they will also get to experience our specially developed End of Life room, where we deliver person centred care to patients and families.

It is strongly recommend that any candidates visit Ward A4 during the application process, so that they can appreciate the day-to-day running of the ward, the types of patients they will be treating and the management process.

Over all, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference and to feel a genuine sense of pride and accomplishment in your work. If you know someone who is well suited to this particular role, then please make them aware of it by directing them to this link: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/4027/

Please also inform them that if they want further information, or wish to arrange an informal visit, then they can do so by calling Sister Stacey Meggitt on 01909 572907. Alternatively, they can email stacey.meggitt@nhs.net.

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Good Health - A Pictorial Celebration of DBTH

Our new history book is selling thick and fast - limited to 2,000 copies, make sure to purchase your copy before they're all gone!

Called ‘Good Health – A Pictorial Celebration of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals’, the book chronicles the organisation from its humble beginnings in the 19th century, right through to the achievement of ‘Teaching Hospital’ status in 2017.

Authored by our Archivist Garry Swann, the former Medical Photographer has used his extensive knowledge and access to the hospitals’ archives to curate over 100 pages filled with images and photographs from yesteryear. Each of the hospitals main sites at Bassetlaw, Doncaster, Mexborough and Retford has their own sections, with a short history detailing their growth and development.

If you have an interest in the NHS, as well as in local history, then this is a must read!

Where can I purchase a copy?

Purchasing a book is easy - head to one of the following places:

Doncaster Royal Infirmary: Communications Office (open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday). Alternatively, you can get a copy outside East Dining Room on Wednesday or Thursday, 11am to 1pm. See map.Bassetlaw Hospital: Communications Office (open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday). Alternatively, you can get a copy from General Office. See map. Montagu Hospital: General Office (10am to 3pm Monday to Friday) see map.

If you don't have cash on you, remember you can pay for your book by donating £6.99 here and showing your email receipt to any of the above vendors!

Do you deliver?

Indeed we do! Go to our Just Giving page and donate £9.99 (for cost of book and associated delivery). Once your payment is confirmed, please email dbth.comms@nhs.net confirming your name and the address you wish the book to be delivered to. We will confirm once we have received everything and when your item has been shipped. If you have any problems or questions, please contact the email above or adam.tingle@nhs.net.

For internal delivery, just pay the usual £6.99 on Just Giving and let dbth.comms@nhs.net know which department it needs to go to!

1964: Madeline Williams as a trainee nurse

2018: Madeline with her copy of 'Good Health'

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Katie Storer's adorable miniature poodle, Barney, sitting suspiciously like a human.

Please keep your photos coming in, by sending them to dbth.buzz@nhs.net (in jpeg format) and we will publish some of the best in future issues - pets always welcome.

Barney, miniature poodle