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Millions to get protected ahead of winter in NHS vaccine rollout

Millions of children and adults across England will be offered their flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations as the NHS sets out plans for protection ahead of winter.

NHS urges students across South Yorkshire to consider an NHS career

NHS South Yorkshire’s Chief Nurse, Cathy Winfield congratulated local students receiving their A Level, T Level or BTEC results, calling on anyone not sure of their career path to consider joining the NHS through the final remaining healthcare degree places available.

South Yorkshire Success in HSJ Awards Shortlist

The shortlist has been announced for the prestigious 2024 HSJ Awards with South Yorkshire healthcare providers shortlisted in an impressive five categories.

Plan ahead and look after your health this Bank Holiday

With the August bank holiday approaching, the public across South Yorkshire are being urged to plan ahead and order any repeat prescriptions in good time.

Round table event with Doncaster’s Voluntary and Community Sector (VCSE)

NHS South Yorkshire leaders recently met with colleagues from Doncaster’s voluntary sector to hear about their work and to discuss how they can work more closely to collaborate on prevention and tackle health inequalities.

A&E staff experiencing busiest ever summer

NHS staff working in A&E departments are in the middle of their busiest summer ever with a total of 4.6 million attendances over the last 2 months – higher than any other June and July, new figures show today.

New pelvic app created following Community Foundation’s survey

An innovative app to support women during and after pregnancy is being piloted by NHS South Yorkshire following recommendations made in a report by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF).

New data and insight strategy to drive innovation and improve health

South Yorkshire residents will benefit from improved care services as a result of improved insight for decision making, following publication of a new system-wide data and insights strategy for health and social care.

NHS partners with Asda to put crucial mouth cancer symptoms on toothpaste and mouthwash

The NHS and Asda are teaming up to provide vital advice on millions of toothpaste tubes and mouthwash bottles encouraging people to contact their GP or dentist if they notice any potential symptoms of mouth cancer.

NHS urges public to come forward for care during GP collective action

The NHS is asking the public to still come forward as usual for care during collective action by GP services which starts today (Thursday 1 August).

Save the Date – NHS South Yorkshire Annual General Meeting

Landmark report on supporting economically inactive people into work published

The Pathways to Work Commission report has been published setting out the need for a major shake-up of the benefits system and how government, councils, employers and other agencies work together to help more people back into work.