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Sheffield leads UK trial into stem cell treatment for severe scleroderma

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has become the only site in the UK to open a groundbreaking international trial which could revolutionise care for people living with a rare and degenerative disease that causes hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.

NHS kicks off flu and COVID jabs to ‘winter-proof’ vulnerable

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines kick off for all eligible people from today to help ‘winter-proof’ those most vulnerable and the NHS amid new variants circulating this year.

NHS makes it easier than ever to protect toddlers against flu

Parents will be able to get their two and three year olds vaccinated against flu at local pharmacies for the first time ever this autumn.

Nursing teams named finalists in national Nursing Times Awards

Nursing teams from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, including two cancer teams, have been named as finalists in this year’s Nursing Times Awards.

National vaccination campaign to protect newborns this winter

The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a new national vaccination campaign, 'Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated', to protect newborn babies.

Cancer patients praise care at local hospitals in national survey

Cancer patients have praised the care they receive at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH), with the latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey showing high levels of satisfaction across a range of measures.

New collaboration ‘giving every child the best chance at a cure’

Children with blood cancer will have greater access to world-first stem cell transplant clinical trials thanks to a pioneering collaboration including Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

Sheffield Health and Social Care change name to Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

#MenoFest25 - South Yorkshire Menopause Festival Comes to Sheffield on World Menopause Day

With just one month to go until World Menopause Day, now is the time to register your place at #MenoFest25, a powerful, inclusive, and educational one-day event taking place on Saturday 18 October 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel, Sheffield.

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines available to book now

If you’re eligible for a free NHS flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine, you can now book your appointment through the National Booking System, with slots available from Wednesday 1 October.

South Yorkshire selected to lead 10 Year Health plan

South Yorkshire has been selected as two sites for the ground-breaking £10m National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme.

Major boost for mental healthcare in Sheffield with new university status for SHSC

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust (SHSC) and the University of Sheffield are delighted to strengthen their unique partnership that will see the mental health provider formalise its University Hospital status as part of the University Hospital Association.