Doncaster and Bassetlaw hospitals trust celebrates staff dedication with NHS Big Tea event

Sue Bettison from the laboratory at Mexborough Montagu Hospital with her team's box of tea.

Colleagues from across Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Trust's three hospital sites all took part in an NHS Big Tea event for healthcare workers.

Podiatry, occupational therapy and the laboratory were among the departments at Mexborough Montagu Hospital all gifted a box of Yorkshire Tea for employees to share a well-deserved brew.

The occupational therapy department's Jennefer Holmes, Ruth Flanaghan and Saffron Robinson with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Trust medical director Dr Tim Noble

Zoe Lintin, chief people officer at DBTH said: “On this special anniversary, it is so important that we celebrate and champion the people who make the NHS great.

“The people at DBTH are determined and loyal and have worked through some of the most challenging years of their careers in recent times.

“These celebrations, and the gift of a box of tea to share, are just some of the ways in which we show our gratitude to them.”

In addition, other celebrations hosted by the trust included free entry to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park for a day, and an afternoon tea for colleagues who had served more than 40 years in the NHS.

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Trust medical director Dr Tim Noble (centre) with podiatric surgery members Sarah Allen (left) and Tracey Merritt

Led by NHS Charities Together and the network of more than 230 NHS charities around the UK, the NHS Big Tea brings the nation together to celebrate the birthday of the NHS in July and give thanks to the workforce.

The events also help raise funds to provide the extra support needed for colleagues, patients, and volunteers – last year the DBTH charity attracted donations just short of £1,000.