We regularly publish news updates from within the Integrated Care System, but also from across our partner organisations. See below for the most recent news articles.
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Read more about: PCS to deliver COVID-19 Medicines Decision Unit (CMDU) for South Yorkshire
PCS to deliver COVID-19 Medicines Decision Unit (CMDU) for South Yorkshire
Published on:21 November 2023
Primary Care Sheffield has been selected to run the COVID-19 Medicines Decision Unit (CMDU) for South Yorkshire from Tuesday 21st November.
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Read more about: Over 250,000 Covid-19 Vaccinations given out in South Yorkshire
Over 250,000 Covid-19 Vaccinations given out in South Yorkshire
Published on:20 November 2023
More than 250,000 people across South Yorkshire who are most at risk of getting seriously ill from Covid-19 have already had their immunity boosted ahead of winter, thanks to a strong start to the roll-out of the autumn booster.
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Read more about: 660 NHS South Yorkshire staff receive the Oliver McGowan mandatory training
660 NHS South Yorkshire staff receive the Oliver McGowan mandatory training
Published on:17 November 2023
Over 600 NHS South Yorkshire staff have now received the Tier 1 Oliver McGowan mandatory training, with thousands of other Health and Care staff in the region completing the e-learning programme.
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Read more about: New chair appointed at Sheffield Children’s
New chair appointed at Sheffield Children’s
Published on:16 November 2023
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Professor Laura Serrant OBE as its new Trust Chair.
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Read more about: Psychological Professions Week 2023
Psychological Professions Week 2023
Published on:15 November 2023
This week marks Psychological Professions Week (13 to 17 November). The week is an annual celebration started by the Psychological Professions Network.
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Read more about: Chief Midwife urges pregnant women to book their Covid-19 and flu vaccines
Chief Midwife urges pregnant women to book their Covid-19 and flu vaccines
Published on:13 November 2023
The Chief Midwife for NHS England in North East and Yorkshire is calling on all pregnant women to take up their Covid-19 and flu vaccines as they are more at risk of severe Covid-19 or flu, following guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
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Read more about: Take steps this Self Care Week to help stay well
Take steps this Self Care Week to help stay well
Published on:13 November 2023
Local health leaders are reminding South Yorkshire residents to make sure they take good care of themselves and invest in their future this Self-Care Week.
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Read more about: Primary care teams helping patients get the right care at the right time across South Yorkshire
Primary care teams helping patients get the right care at the right time across South Yorkshire
Published on:10 November 2023
The ‘Help Us Help You Primary Care’ campaign has been launched across South Yorkshire to raise awareness about the range of healthcare professionals working in general practice teams to help patients get the right care more easily first time.
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Read more about: NHS burns advice sought every 21 seconds over Bonfire Night weekend
NHS burns advice sought every 21 seconds over Bonfire Night weekend
Published on:3 November 2023
The number of people visiting the burns advice page on the NHS website increases by a quarter (27%) during the weekend of Bonfire Night.
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Read more about: Targeted Lung Health Check Programme follow-up scans: Prioritise your health, continue your journey
Targeted Lung Health Check Programme follow-up scans: Prioritise your health, continue your journey
Published on:3 November 2023
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Targeted Lung Health Check Programme launched in 2021 for people aged between 55 and 74 who have ever smoked, and it has been instrumental in identifying many lung cancers at much earlier
