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Montagu Hospital marks expansion of Community Diagnostic Centre services with ground breaking ceremony

On Wednesday 28 February, senior colleagues from Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) joined construction specialists, IHP Vinci, to officially commence the next phase of development for the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Montagu Hospital.

Children and young people voice their opinions on healthcare

Children and young people from throughout England have shared their views on healthcare policy and practice to inform and influence Barnardo’s flagship Children and Young People’s Health Equity Collaborative. 

Campaign launches to drive up childhood vaccinations

Parents and carers across South Yorkshire are being called upon to make sure their children are protected against serious diseases that are re-emerging in the country – with an urgent call to action to catch up on missed vaccinations.

New Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate role launched in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw

A new role being piloted in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw is now available to support women, birthing people and families following the Immediate and Essential Actions identified in the Ockenden review into maternity care at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust.

New white paper from YHealth for Growth partnership

A new white paper, which responds to the urgent need for action to address widening health and economic inequalities in Yorkshire and the Humber has been published by YHealth for Growth partners.​​​​​​​

Construction to start on new phase of diagnostic centre at Mexborough following ground breaking ceremony this week

On Wednesday 28 February, senior colleagues from Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) will celebrate the first steps in extending its provision of diagnostic services at the newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) within Montagu Hospital. This will complete phase three of the delivery of the centre, bringing innovative diagnostic abilities to the Dearne Valley area.

NHS South Yorkshire launch Rainbow Badges this LGBT+ History Month

NHS South Yorkshire has launched the Rainbow Badge initiative as part of 2024's LGBT+ History Month. 

Zero tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

Women and girls in the UK are still at risk of FGM today but thanks to protection orders, training and awareness raising more and more are being safeguarded from the crimes and abuses of FGM.

NHS facing further strike disruption amid ongoing winter demand

The public are being urged to be aware of disruption across many NHS services in the coming days with industrial strike action by medical staff taking place.

Charity pilots new service to offer family support in pregnancy and early years in South Yorkshire

The Bump, Birth and Beyond service will be run by children’s charity Barnardo’s, in partnership with the NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), family hubs and local community organisations, with a focus on a whole family approach around bump and baby.

New Innovation Fund Launched in South Yorkshire

The South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is launching a new award scheme that will be delivered with the support of the South Yorkshire Innovation Hub. The award scheme aims at exploring innovative ideas to address health inequalities experienced by the health and care workforce.

Children Benefitting from New Pharmacy Initiative

Children aged 1 to 17 years across the region are now benefitting from a new pharmacy scheme where they can get treatment for earaches (acute otitis media) without needing to see a GP.