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World Mental Health Day – people encouraged to reach out for support and start a conversation

On World Mental Health Day this Saturday (10 October) people in the North East and Yorkshire are encouraged to take a moment to check in, both with themselves and family and friends.

New Medical Centre Opens

The new Waverley Medical Centre, a purpose-built £3 million NHS facility forming part of the Olive Lane development in Rotherham has officially opened.

NHS protects thousands of rough sleepers ahead of winter with vital vaccines

Tens of thousands of people experiencing homelessness can now get vital protection from potentially serious winter viruses with a free NHS vaccine.

Protect your health this winter – get vaccinated

This winter there are several important vaccines available free on the NHS to people across South Yorkshire.

‘I have a whole new lease of life’ a nurse’s transplant story: Organ Donation Week 2026

This Organ Donation Week (21-27 September), Katherine Chambers, a CHC Nurse at NHS South Yorkshire has shared her personal organ transplant story.

Save the date - NHS South Yorkshire Annual General Meeting 2026

Join us on Wednesday 7 October as we look back on our progress, achievements and challenges from the past 12 months at our Annual General Meeting. 

Freshers urged to get vaccinated with 2 doses before term starts

Young adults, particularly university students, remain at increased risk from meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia.

South Yorkshire parents reminded to return children's flu consent forms

Parents across South Yorkshire reminded to return flu consent forms to protect their children as roll out of vaccines in schools starts soon.

South Yorkshire healthcare providers shortlisted in the 2026 Nursing Times Workforce Awards

Congratulations to the South Yorkshire healthcare providers who have been shortlisted in the Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2026.

The Big Conversation on Care

Have your say on the future of adult social care in England through The Big Conversation on Care.  

Employment Minister visits South Yorkshire to see innovative work creating healthier futures

Andrew Western MP, Minister of State for Employment visited South Yorkshire to hear first-hand how local partners are working together to improve health, wellbeing and employment outcomes through the region's pioneering NHS Health and Growth Accelerator programme.

Children and pregnant women can now get their flu jabs ahead of winter

Children and pregnant women can now get their flu vaccinations, as the NHS rolls out the first phase of its flu programme to protect families ahead of winter.