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Stroke survivor takes part in training sessions to support Stroke Awareness Month

A former stroke patient is sharing his powerful recovery story during clinical training sessions at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) to help inspire others and raise awareness of the realities of stroke recovery.

Sheffield Children’s research trial has ‘given Hollie her childhood back’

A clinical trial at Sheffield Children’s has transformed 10-year-old Hollie’s life, giving her “her childhood back” after years of painful eczema.

Are you prepared for the bank holiday weekend?

The NHS in South Yorkshire is encouraging people to be prepared for the bank holiday weekend by ordering any repeat prescriptions in advance and by being aware of which health service is right for you if you do become unwell or injured.

NHS and Morrisons put cancer warning signs in the shower

Shoppers are being urged to look out for lumps, swelling, skin changes and unexplained bruising as Morrisons teams up with the NHS to put cancer advice on its own-brand bath and shower products.

Recognising South Yorkshire's Midwives and Nurses

In May we are proud to celebrate International Day of the Midwife (5 May) and International Nurses Day (12 May).

South Yorkshire pensioner urges others to get support this Mental Health Awareness Week

A South Yorkshire pensioner, who struggled with feeling nervous and worried when travelling on public transport or making phone calls, is speaking out about her experience of anxiety this Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May 2026).

Young people’s ‘unfiltered’ view of cancer in new film

“Cancer shouldn’t be a scary word, and we should be able to talk about it.” Those are the words of young people urging a better understanding of the disease among their peers and a call for more education to dispel the myths around it.

Bladder cancer: the common cancer many people still miss

For Bladder Cancer Awareness Month this May, leading charity Action Bladder Cancer UK is highlighting one of the most commonly overlooked warning signs of bladder cancer – blood in the urine.

Let’s Talk About Death And Dying, Says NHS South Yorkshire During Dying Matters Awareness Week 2026

NHS South Yorkshire is encouraging people to open up about death and dying this Dying Matters Awareness Week. Dying Matters 2026 runs from 4-10 May 2026 across the UK.

NHS South Yorkshire Winner at the Move More Awards 2026

The Move More Awards 2026 were held on Friday 17 April at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Sheffield. Caroline Branigan, Health and Wellbeing Lead at NHS South Yorkshire was named winner for the Active Travel category for her Wellbeing Walks initiative.

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.