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NHS urges public not to delay seeking medical help, ahead of ‘difficult’ strike

The NHS is urging patients across England not to put off coming forward for the care they need during this week’s resident doctor strikes.

RSV vaccine now offered to over 80s and older adult care home residents

From 1 April 2026, the eligibility criteria for the RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccination programme will be expanded to allow people aged 80 years and over, and all residents in care homes for older adults, to receive the free RSV vaccine on the NHS.

Helping you to stay well over the Easter holidays

With the Easter bank holiday weekend just around the corner, it’s important to know where you can get health care and advice should you need it over the long weekend.

New neighbourhood base confirmed for young people’s mental healthcare in Doncaster City Centre from 2027

Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), who provide community and mental health services for everyone in Doncaster, have confirmed they have signed a lease to re-develop and occupy the Waterdale building near to the Civic Centre, ending almost eighteen months of uncertainty.

New diabetes maternity research study opens at Jessop Wing

A major new study investigating the safest and most effective way to monitor blood sugar levels during labour in women with gestational diabetes has opened at Jessop Wing.

First wave of neighbourhood health centres includes four sites in North East and Yorkshire

Thousands of people across the North East and Yorkshire will benefit from improved access to healthcare closer to home with four neighbourhood health centres set for upgrades as part of its first national wave. In South Yorkshire, Doncaster is named as the site.

Health devolution to boost prevention in South Yorkshire

People across South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester are set to benefit from better prevention from sickness, earlier support and more joined‑up local services under a major devolution deal to strengthen local health leadership.

Sheffield Children’s celebrates one year of pioneering commercial clinical research hub

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has marked one year as a specialist hub delivering life-changing commercial clinical trials for children and young people.

Reducing medicines waste initiative receives national recognition

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has received national recognition for its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of unnecessarily supplied medicines.

New high dependency rehabilitation unit opens in Doncaster

RDaSH have officially opened a new high dependency rehabilitation unit in Doncaster, strengthening support for local people with complex mental health needs and ensuring patients receive specialist care with our communities.

Sheffield Children’s researchers recruit first European patient to global Dravet syndrome clinical trial

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has become the first site in Europe to recruit a patient to a major international clinical trial investigating a potential new treatment for a severe form of epilepsy – Dravet syndrome. 

Helping patients navigate their cancer journey: Introducing the Patient Cancer Navigator role

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has embedded a dedicated role to help patients navigate the often overwhelming process of tests, appointments and treatment decisions when facing a possible cancer diagnosis – a role that is now helping shape how this support is delivered nationally across the NHS.