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Young man with Down's Syndrome who donated organs was an 'inspiration'

The family of a young man with Down’s Syndrome whose organs saved the lives of three other people after his death say that selfless decision to donate represents his legacy.

Son who donated kidney to father says he made decision to “help one of the people I love the most”

Ali Akhtar, 35, of Sheffield, made the selfless decision to donate a kidney to his father, Salim, in 2024, after remembering the impact kidney disease had on the family as a child.

Staying safe and well in hot weather

With hot temperatures forecast throughout the week, the Met Office have issued an amber health alert for extreme heat.

Boxing fundraiser delivers knockout support for cancer team

A Doncaster local entered the ring earlier this year to raise funds for the cancer team currently caring for his mum.

Thousands of young people to be offered 2-dose MenB vaccine

Two-dose MenB vaccine to be offered to young people ahead of the autumn as part of a one-off vaccination programme in England.

Over 75s and people with weakened immune systems urged to get COVID-19 vaccine before spring programme ends

People with a weakened immune system are being urged to come forward for their COVID-19 spring vaccination, with just two weeks remaining to book an appointment before the programme closes.

Resident doctor strikes: 15-19 June 2026

The NHS is urging patients across England not to put off coming forward for the care they need during the resident doctor strikes.

Award winning Chelsea Flower Show garden arrives in Rotherham

Asthma + Lung UK's Breathing Space Garden has completed a 160 mile journey up north from London to Rotherham following the end of the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Local dietitian shares journey with inflammatory bowel disease to raise awareness

Natalie was just 32 when she was diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), the name for a group of long-term conditions which cause inflammation in the digestive tract.

Former international athlete runs Leeds Half Marathon for NHS charity

A former international athlete ran the Leeds Half Marathon earlier this year, raising more than £500 for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) Charity in memory of her grandad, John Henry Peters.

Community invited to help shape patient experience at DBTH event

Patients, carers, community members and colleagues are being invited to come together at a special event focused on improving patient experience and engagement across Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH).

Cancer nurse wins national award for improving immunotherapy care

Rebecca McMinn, Advanced Clinical practitioner Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy lead, at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, won the Excellence in Immuno-Oncology Award at the Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network (IOCN) Awards.