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NHS Invites Millions to Book Life-saving Covid-19 Jab

The NHS national booking system has today opened for 7.5 million eligible people to book in their spring Covid-19 vaccination.

All care home residents eligible for COVID-19 booster from 1 April

After a successful winter vaccine campaign, NHS South Yorkshire is urging all eligible people to get their spring COVID-19 booster when offered.

South Yorkshire’s healthcare providers shortlisted in HSJ Digital Awards

The shortlist has been announced for the 2025 HSJ Digital Awards and some of South Yorkshire’s healthcare providers have been shortlisted across four categories.

Wife says donating kidney to save husband’s life “one of the best things”

A wife who turned kidney donor to save her husband’s life has described the experience of becoming a living organ donor as “one of the best things” she has ever done.

Celebrating International Women’s Day with an invite from Number 10

Maysoon Shafiq, Lead Chaplain at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, has been celebrating International Women’s Day by attending a special event at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday 11 March.

A greener NHS for a healthier future: How is the NHS moving towards 'net zero'?

In 2021, NHS England provided guidance to support the NHS' net zero carbon emissions goals. To achieve this, all 212 trusts and 42 ICBs in England were required to implement a green plan. Each system’s green plan should outline how the Trusts and ICBs will reduce their emissions.

Partnership with The Sheffield College sees boost in student uptake

Health and social care employers are recruiting new staffing talent thanks to a pioneering project led by The Sheffield College and NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.

New Doncaster city centre plans will provide ‘health on the high street

Local NHS providers are exploring the possibility of offering services in the heart of Doncaster city centre if new plans are approved to convert empty retail space in the Waterdale area of the city centre.

Celebrating Women’s Empowerment: A Look Back at an Inspiring International Women’s Day Event in South Yorkshire

On Monday, 10 March, the Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel in Sheffield played host to a remarkable celebration for International Women’s Day, held in partnership with NHS South Yorkshire and the South Yorkshire Women’s Network. This event brought together an array of inspirational women speakers, each dedicated to championing change, fostering inclusivity, and empowering women in their communities.

Back in the saddle – Doncaster lorry driver’s swift recovery after robotic surgery

Just weeks after undergoing robotic surgery at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, lorry driver Michael Smethurst is back cycling—thanks to a new surgical robot improving precision in procedures and supporting faster recovery at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH).

Sheffield researchers help discover previously unidentified genes linked to rare diseases

A landmark study has found 69 previously unidentified genetic determinants of rare disease, including uncommon forms of kidney disease and diabetes.

Over 40,000 bed days lost to norovirus last month

Norovirus is continuing to pile pressure on NHS hospitals with over 40,000 bed days lost to the vomiting bug in February alone.