Volunteers who support services across Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) came together this week for a special festive brunch in recognition of their time and compassion.
Hosted by Suzy Brain England OBE, Chair of the Board, the event took place at the Holiday Inn in Warmsworth and welcomed volunteers from Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital and Montagu Hospital.
The room was filled with festive cheer as volunteers enjoyed seasonal treats, caught up with friends, and heard heartfelt thanks for the difference they make every single day.
There are around 120 volunteers who generously support the Trust in a wide variety of roles. From welcoming people at help desks and escorting patients and visitors around hospital sites, to supporting busy clinics, acting as ward companions, helping in relatives’ rooms, coffee shops and patient libraries, and distributing flowers and magazines, volunteers play a vital part in the day-to-day life of the Trust’s three hospital sites.
Sharing her appreciation, Suzy Brain England OBE, Chair of the Board, said: “Volunteers are woven into the very fabric of our NHS – everyday people doing extraordinary things. They bring warmth, support and reassurance into our hospitals, often at the moments when patients, families and colleagues need it most.
“Being able to thank such a remarkable group in person, and as one of my final events as Chair, is a true privilege.”
To enquire about voluntary roles across the Trust, contact Voluntary Services on 01302 644403, or e-mail nicola.ramshaw@nhs.net.
