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Paediatric Dental Surgery Hub launches in Doncaster to enhance children’s oral health across South Yorkshire

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Paediatric Elective Surgical Hub Pilot launched on 11 March, providing essential surgical care for children requiring exodontia (tooth extractions). The hub is located at Doncaster and led by specialist consultants in paediatric dentistry from Sheffield.

Can you help keep the nation’s blood flowing this National Blood Week?

It’s National Blood Week and the NHS is calling for more people to become blood donors.

Patients to receive reminders and test results via the NHS App

Millions more patients will receive appointment reminders, screening invitations and test results directly to their smartphones as the NHS turbocharges its digital revolution to make it easier for patients to access care.

Less than 2 weeks to go to get your COVID-19 vaccine

With less than 2 weeks to go for eligible people to get their Spring COVID-19 vaccine the NHS in South Yorkshire is reminding those at highest risk to come forward for their free vaccination to top up their protection.

DBTH seeks two non-executive directors to help shape the future of local healthcare

Green spaces at Doncaster Royal Infirmary flourish thanks to generous tree donation

The gardens at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) are blooming with new life this spring, thanks to a generous donation of 130 trees to Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH).

Sheffield Children’s Hospital want to hear your views

As Sheffield Children’s Hospital mark an extraordinary milestone of caring for children for 150 years, they are doubling down on their promise: to create healthier futures for children and young people, today and for generations to come.

Pulmonary rehabilitation pilot takes off in Rotherham

A pulmonary rehabilitation maintenance pilot programme is breathing new life into health services in Rotherham, helping local patients with chronic lung disease to take control of their condition.

AI stroke software helps to save lives at local hospitals

A year after its introduction at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH), new stroke imaging software is helping to change the way patients are diagnosed and treated.

NHS South Yorkshire launch partnership with mental health service Shout to offer 24/7 text support across the region

Text ‘EYUP’ to 85258 for urgent support

Climbing for a cause - Rotherham Hospital Ward take on Mam Tor for dementia patients

When it comes to going the extra mile for patients, Kerry Smith and her team from Ward B5 at Rotherham Hospital are literally heading for the hills - twice!

NHS South Yorkshire Guides Residents on Navigating the Single-Use Vape Ban While Supporting Smoke-Free Goals

From 1 June 2025, it will be illegal to sell or supply disposable (single use) vapes across England, Scotland and Wales. NHS South Yorkshire is encouraging people who are using disposable vapes to quit smoking to prepare now, by switching to a reusable device and seeking free stop smoking support from their local stop smoking service.