Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and those around you. Get your flu jab as soon as possible 💪

We’re counting down to our annual staff awards ceremony on Friday 20 November! Who will scoop this year’s gold and silver awards? Stay tuned over the next fortnight as we reveal this year’s shortlisted nominees, look back at some of last year’s winners and, on the big night, celebrate our 2026 winners. #RDaSHAwards2026 #OurRDaSHWay

📢Shout out your therapist! It's Psychological Professions Week, which highlights the wonderful impact therapists have on so many lives. If you're happy to share your experience, we'd love to hear who helped you! Drop us a comment, or search for us on the Care Opinion website.

❤️ Join us on Friday at the Your Heart, Your Move community event!  🚌 Our Health Van will be at Clock Corner, offering health checks, including blood pressure and cholesterol checks.  Stop by to learn more about your heart health and the support available in #Doncaster.

Festive treats for a great cause! 💙 Join our Christmas Coffee Morning on Fri 27 Nov, 10am–1pm at St John’s Information Centre, Balby. ☕ Cuppas 🧁 Homemade bakes 🎁 Gifts 🎟️ Tombola & raffle All in support of St John’s Hospice.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Veterans, reservists and service leavers of the UK Armed Forces, who live in England, can contact Op COURAGE for support with their mental health. nhs.uk/opcourage #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget @NHSArmedForces

Out in Doncaster building our Santa army! 🎅 Stopped by the People’s Focus Group (PFG)—home of peer support—who are helping us make Dec 6 our biggest Santa Dash yet. Naturally, suit testing was required 🧔‍♂️ 🎟️ Sign up: zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/sa…

This week's Voice of RDaSH is Matt Thomas, Head of Patient Flow. Take a listen to what Matt has to say about how he uses his experiences from serving in the army and then as a mental health nurse to support his team. #RotherhamIsWonderful #DoncasterIsGreat #NLincsIsGreat

A huge thank you to Karen Gyte and her mum, Di, for once again making these beautiful festive knitted gifts for our hospice. 🧶💙🎄 They’re now available to buy at the hospice, with every purchase supporting the care we provide. 🎁✨

We’re celebrating OT Week, this year’s theme is Participation Matters. Evidence suggests that participation is one of the strongest influences on health and wellbeing and quality of life. Occupational therapists are well placed in helping people participate in everyday life. Listen to Diane McIntosh, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist talk about her role as an OT. youtube.com/watch?v=6AdQdGS-…

Winter can bring extra challenges for people living with dementia, particularly when it comes to staying warm at home. Someone with dementia might be less active, elderly, and feel the cold more, meaning they use a lot of energy. Confusion and forgetfulness could also cause them to use more energy than they mean to. Understanding how to use gas and electricity efficiently, stay safe, and access support can help reduce energy use and keep bills manageable. Here are our tips: First, make sure you’re using energy efficiently at home by using energy efficient bulbs and turning off lights and electrical appliances when not in use. Use curtains and draught excluders to keep warmth inside. Set your thermostat and use timers to control when the heating comes on. Make sure to have your boiler checked annually to keep it running efficiently and safely. Next, find out if you’re eligible for help with heating costs. You might be able to get support from schemes like the Winter Fuel Payment, Cold Weather Payment, Warm Home Discount, or Energy Company Obligation (ECO). Make sure to join the free Priority Services Register. This can give you access to advance notice of planned disruptions to your gas, water or electricity. You could get help with meter readings and potentially free annual boiler checks or gas safety checks. You can also request accessible communication formats, like large print or braille and nominate someone as your main contact. To sign up, contact your Gas Distribution Network or energy supplier, or contact us on our Dementia Support Line to sign up on your behalf. And finally, remember carbon monoxide safety. Install and check CO alarms near gas appliances, and have those appliances checked annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Learn the signs of CO poisoning, such as headaches, dizziness, nausea and breathlessness. Remember, CO is odourless and colourless. And if you suspect a leak, open windows, leave the property, and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. The energy support we provide is possible as a result of our partnerships with @CadentGasLtd, @WWUtilities, @SGNgas, @edfenergy and @OVOEnergy. Find more info about energy efficiency, the Priority Services Register and carbon monoxide safety, produced through our Gas Distribution Network partnership, here: alzheimers.org.uk/get-suppor…

The festival of Diwali is a special occasion for many communities, celebrated for a variety of reasons. It is a time associated with light, celebration, family and togetherness. We want to wish everyone celebrating over the coming days, a very Happy Diwali. #Diwali2026

Did you know the benefits of quitting smoking start almost immediately? 🚭 If you're ready to start your smokefree journey or want to learn more, come see us on the Health Van!  We'll be at Lakeside Village today and Helping Hands in Edlington tomorrow - no appointment needed!

💚 Rethink Your Drink! 🎉 Fun doesn't have to mean alcohol. 😴 Sleep better 😊 Boost your mood 💪 Improve your health 💷 Save money ❤️ Make memories to remember! Need help cutting back? 📞 03000 213900 @Aspire_Recovery @MyDoncaster @RDaSH_NHS @social_sober #RethinkYourDrink #NHS

🍂 Last month we celebrated our Doncaster Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Group Autumn Seasonal Recognition Awards. Congratulations to all nominees and award recipients. 👏 Head on over to our Facebook page to see all the photos.

Remember, remember, to get your flu jab! Make sparks fly not flu! If you haven’t had your vaccine yet, don’t forget to get it as soon as possible.

This week our South Community Nursing team celebrated Nicola Wren's retirement after 43 years of service. We wish you a long, happy, healthy retirement Nic.

We want to hear from parents and carers about children and young people’s safety in your local communities. Your views will help us understand what is important to families, any concerns around community safety, what activities children and young people are accessing, and whether families are aware of the support available from the School Nursing Team. Your feedback will also help shape our future work, including community events and activities that respond to the needs and interests of local children, young people and families. You can share your views here: surveymonkey.com/r/Zone5-19H…

Join us for the Santa Dash & Christmas Market at Sandall Park on Sunday 6 December, 10am–2pm! 🎅🎄 Take part in the dash, browse the market or come along to cheer everyone on, all in support of St John’s Hospice. zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/sa…