Doncaster hospital trust shortlisted for Armed Forces awards

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has been shortlisted in three categories at this year’s Doncaster Armed Forces Covenant Awards, recognising the Trust’s continued commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.

The Trust has been shortlisted for the ‘Business of the Year’, ‘Community Engagement’ and ‘Unsung Hero’ awards, with the winners to be announced at the Doncaster Armed Forces Covenant Awards on Friday 30 October.

The recognition comes as DBTH continues to strengthen its work to ensure that the needs and experiences of veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families are better understood and reflected across the Trust.

Over recent years, DBTH has increased its focus on making healthcare and working life more equitable for the Armed Forces community, working closely with local partners and community organisations to understand the challenges people can face when accessing healthcare or working within the NHS.

A key part of this work has been ensuring that the voices and lived experiences of members of the Armed Forces community are heard and used to shape improvements.

This has included the development of new resources to help veterans and their families understand when their previous service may be relevant to their healthcare, alongside practical guidance for staff to help them better understand and respond to the needs of the Armed Forces community.

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The Trust has also continued to develop its partnership working and community engagement, supporting greater awareness of the Armed Forces Covenant and helping to strengthen connections between healthcare services and the wider Armed Forces community in Doncaster.

Denise Smith, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Responsible Officer for the Armed Forces Covenant Oversight Group at DBTH, said: “We are incredibly proud to have been shortlisted in three categories at the Doncaster Armed Forces Covenant Awards.

“While the nominations recognise the contributions of individuals, they also reflect the commitment across DBTH to making a positive difference for our Armed Forces community.

“Through our Armed Forces Covenant Oversight Group, we are working to better understand the experiences and needs of veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families, and to ensure their voices are reflected in how we deliver healthcare and support our people.”

The Hospital Guide for the Armed Forces Community and Veterans Passport are available on the DBTH website, alongside further information about support available to veterans and the wider Armed Forces community.