Doncaster Urgent and Emergency Care

08/03/2026

Today we are celebrating International Women’s day
As an inclusive organisation we are proud to promote the value of women in health care and senior positions

If you are a women working in health care why not check out the Health and Care Women Leaders Network

Delivered by the NHS Confederation, the Health and Care Women Leaders Network is a free network for all women working across health and care.

https://www.nhsconfed.org/womenleaders

𝙸𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚆𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙳𝚊𝚢 ♀️

Today we’re celebrating International Women’s Day and recognising the incredible women across FCMS and the wider healthcare community.

From our NHS 111 teams and urgent treatment centres to diagnostics, dental services and the many roles behind the scenes, women play a vital part in delivering compassionate, high-quality care every day.

We’re especially proud of the many women in leadership across FCMS whose dedication, expertise and commitment help guide our services and support our teams. Their hard work and passion for helping people continue to make a real difference to patients and communities.

Thank you to all the women across FCMS and beyond who inspire us through their leadership, care and commitment.

05/03/2026

Primary care are providing smoke-free support sessions, delivered from their Health Van, Vincent Van Cough, three days a week at various community locations. Making stop‑smoking support more visible, approachable, and accessible.

With this support and ‘No smoking day’ just around the corner, make today the day you decide to quit.

https://doncaster.yorkshiresmokefree.nhs.uk/

02/03/2026

Make March the month you quit

https://doncaster.yorkshiresmokefree.nhs.uk/

When you quit you notice benefits within days or weeks:

your senses of taste and smell improve
you start to breathe more easily and you have more energy

Other benefits will follow, including:

better blood circulation to your heart and muscles, which will make physical activity easier
improved lung function, leading to reductions in any cough, wheezing or other breathing problems

01/03/2026

In January over 300 patients visited our services and no illness was found.

Over 500 more could have been treated at the local pharmacy without a visit to our services.

By calling or accessing 111 on line

https://111.nhs.uk/

you are more likely access the right service or advice first time, and receive the care you need much quicker

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

28/02/2026

Feeling unwell ?
Why not try Pharmacy First ?

Pharmacy First consultations are available in pharmacies across Doncaster and are designed to provide immediate or same-day care, including antibiotics when needed, often taking around 10 minutes, without needing a GP appointment.

How great is that?
No appointment, no queue and no need to go somewhere else for your prescription

This handy link can help you find an open pharmacy near you
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

27/02/2026

Chest infections is our top presenting condition - but did you know many chest infections can be treated at your local pharmacy.

No queues at the UTC / A&E or struggles for an appointment with your GP. How good is that ?

Did you also know that not all chest infections require antibiotics?
Many chest infections are viral - meaning antibiotics will not work. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed can stop them working when they are.

Do you have more questions?
NHS conditions have lots of information that may help

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chest-infection/

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/

27/02/2026

If you need support, as a carer or someone with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Society are available to help and listen.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

Other support is available

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/living-with-dementia/looking-after-someone/

26/02/2026

Exercise doesn’t have to involve the gym or Lycra

A daily ten minute brisk walk is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/walking-for-health/

Ready to explore? Why not check out scenic walks in and around Doncaster

https://share.google/zvcAvBAkMTzuMi24N

22/02/2026

Being a parent to a teenager can be hard - being a teenager is even harder.

If you would like to better understand your teenage, or teenager’s brain, check out the post we are sharing

22/02/2026

If you no longer need your appointment at the Urgent Treatment Centre or the Same Day Health Centre don’t forget to cancel it so we can offer it to someone who does.

This also allows us to close your case knowing you are safe - preventing phone calls to check on you, and at times even complete a door step welfare check.

Appointments can be cancelled or made by calling 111 or 0300 123 3103

22/02/2026

With Spring making a welcome appearance, today is the perfect day to get moving.

Exercise not only benefits your physical health, it greatly improves your mental well being

https://www.choosetolivebetter.com/getting-active

21/02/2026

If you are struggling with life pressures or your mental health, but counselling isn’t for you, why not try peer support ?

Peer support can help you to increase your self-esteem and develop coping skills to allow you to take control of your own recovery

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/peer-support-groups/