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Wound care app trialled in NHS patients nominated for digital healthcare award

A pioneering new digital wound assessment app used by community nurses at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in over 3,500 assessments for 400 patients to spot wound deterioration more quickly has been shortlisted for a prestigious digital healthcare award.

Are you ready for the bank holiday weekend? Please order any repeat prescriptions now

The NHS in South Yorkshire is encouraging people to be prepared for the bank holiday weekend by ordering any repeat prescriptions in advance. 

Gleadless and Heeley Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre shortlisted for NHS Excellence award

A pioneering project to develop a Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre in Gleadless and Heeley has been shortlisted in the first NHS Excellence Awards.

Solar investment powers specialist children’s transport service towards a greener future

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is marking Earth Day with a practical step towards a more sustainable future, with a new solar energy system now powering its Embrace transport base in Barnsley.

COVID-19 Vaccinations now available for those most at risk

Older people and those with a weakened immune system are being encouraged to book their COVID-19 spring vaccination.

Former smoker from South Yorkshire voices his support for regional quit smoking campaign

Scott Brooks from South Yorkshire is lending his support to Yorkshire and Humber’s first quit smoking campaign developed and filmed in the region.

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.