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New suicide prevention autism campaign launched in Rotherham

A new suicide prevention campaign designed to support autistic people and their friends and family has been launched in Rotherham today.

World Suicide Prevention Day - support is available

World Suicide Prevention Day takes place on Wednesday 10 September, and is an opportunity to remind people about the help and support that is available across South Yorkshire.

NHS South Yorkshire Chief Executive Announcement

NHS South Yorkshire Chief Executive Announcement

‘I’m not scared of death’: Mum who lost baby at 19 raises over £5,000 for maternity bereavement care in daughter’s memory

A Doncaster mum has raised £5,100 for the maternity bereavement team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) in memory of her daughter Savannah, who was born sleeping 15 years ago.

Local consultant partners with Indian dental college and laboratory to provide affordable dentures for mouth cancer survivors

A compassionate initiative led by a local consultant at Montagu Hospital is making a significant difference for mouth cancer patients in Doncaster and Bassetlaw who struggle to access affordable dental care.

Get your blood pressure measured this Know Your Numbers Week

LOCAL adults over the age of 40 are being encouraged to get their blood pressure checked as part of Know Your Numbers’ week taking place this week (8 to 14 September).

NHS kicks off winter vaccine roll out with flu jabs for children and pregnant women

Children and pregnant women are set to get their flu vaccinations from today, as the NHS kicks off its vital autumn vaccine roll out to protect people ahead of winter.

Parents urged to vaccinate their children in preparation for school

Parents in South Yorkshire have been urged to vaccinate their children in preparation for the new school year.

South Yorkshire Health Providers recognised in HSJ Awards 2025

The shortlist has been announced for the HSJ Awards 2025 and South Yorkshire healthcare providers are flying the flag for the region, having been shortlisted across five categories, including children and young people’s care, Improving Mental Health Crisis Care and Trust of the Year.

NHS supporting record numbers of people living with dementia

A record half a million people have received a dementia diagnosis on the NHS, as the health service ramps up support for the country’s biggest killer.

Get the right care over the August bank holiday

With the Summer 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.

Scooter club to ride from UK to Spain for Doncaster neonatal unit

A West Yorkshire scooter club will ride 1,700 miles over three days to raise funds for the neonatal unit at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI).