Doncaster Perinatal Mental Health Service

15/10/2026

Today marks the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week. We will be lighting a candle tonight at 7pm in honour of all the babies who left us too soon.

As the awareness week comes to a close please be aware that the support doesn’t. Charities such as Tommy's Sands - baby loss charity The Lullaby Trust have fantastic resources available.

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals will also be holding a special memories service this evening at the Chapel, Bassetlaw Hospital 6pm.

14/10/2026

14/10/2026

October is Domestic Abuse awareness month.
Help is available 24/7 from the Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 24

Please also be aware that if you are accessing support from the Perinatal Team, we have Domestic Abuse Champions within the team that can offer you assistance.

Support is confidential.



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14/10/2026

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Doula Training Information Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

08/10/2026

Baby Loss Awareness Week is 9-15 October.

An opportunity to bring communities together and give anyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel that they are not alone.

Trigger warning: This post refers to baby loss.

During Baby Loss Awareness Week, we will be holding our Special Memories Services, offering families a time to come together, remember and reflect on babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth or during infancy 🤍

Our services will take place at:

Doncaster Royal Infirmary
- Sunday 11 October at 6pm
- Badminton Hall, D Block – access via Gate 1A

Bassetlaw Hospital
- Thursday 15 October at 6pm
- The Chapel, Ground Floor

All family members are welcome, and refreshments will be provided after each service.

To access our hospital maps, please visit: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/how-to-get-here/

For more information, please contact our Chaplaincy team on 01302 642237 (Doncaster) or 01909 572846 (Bassetlaw), or Rhian Morris, Bereavement Midwife, on 01302 642796 / 07825 063432.

07/10/2026

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October is Black History Month. The theme for 2026 is "Honouring our Communities". This celebrates the everyday individuals, networks, organisations, and local contributions that sustain, support and strengthen our communities.

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

07/10/2026

💃🏾 Afro-Beats Fitness Dance – Come and Join Us!

Get ready to move your body, enjoy great music, boost your mood and connect with your community! 🎶💚

Compassion Project Doncaster warmly invites you to a fun and welcoming Afro-Beats Fitness Dance session, suitable for all fitness levels.

📅 Friday 30th October 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 pm (prompt)
📍 Grainger Centre, Stubbins Hill, Doncaster, DN12 1JN

🌟 What to Expect

🎶 Afro-Beats music & energetic dance
💃🏾 Led by a well-known dance instructor
💪🏾 Fun movement to help you get active and feel good
😊 Activities to support your mood and wellbeing
🤝 Meet new people and enjoy positive community connections
❤️ Free blood pressure checks for those who wish to take part
☕ Refreshments will be provided after the session

💚 Compassionate Listening & Support

Our one-to-one compassionate listening service will also be available for people who may be struggling or in need of support.

We provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where individuals and families can talk, be listened to and receive support and signposting, particularly those experiencing financial difficulties, loneliness, hardship or isolation.

You don't have to face difficult times alone. We are here to listen and support you.

🌟 All fitness levels welcome — no previous dance experience needed!

Come along, bring a friend, enjoy the music, have some fun, and stay afterwards for refreshments and connection.

📞 07808 520485 | 07888 830628 | 07526 519847
🌐 compassionproject.uk

Support • Connect • Make a Difference
Together we can make a difference.

06/10/2026

Yesterday marked the start of National Hygiene Week.

1 in 5 UK adults report that they or someone in their household has had to go without toiletries, basic hygiene products or cleaning products in the past six months because they couldn’t afford them.

Please be aware that we are able to support you with free hygiene products for you and your family. Please speak with your professional in confidence and we can provide you with these.

28/09/2026

Mum's often carry the mental load and it can feel really overwhelming. Try and consider what's essential and let go of unrealistic standards.

Even just a few minutes each day to reset and 'fill your cup', will support you in calming your nervous system 🧠

25/09/2026

Ending Black Maternal Mental Health Week today with a celebration and awareness event.
Joy. Justice. Journey.
The MBBRACE Report tells us that black women are more likely to experience poorer outcomes during pregnancy and childbirth and these women and families have very much been in our thoughts this week ❤️

Thank you to Changing Lives Perinatal Group for allowing us to share your group and raise awareness and thank you to all the professionals who came along to support us and network.