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Mobile unit ‘shows up’ for women who’ve missed routine tests

Nervousness, embarrassment and lack of time are among the reasons almost one in three women don’t attend their routine appointment for a smear test which is a vital check for cervical cancer.

NHS kicks off COVID and flu jabs to protect against ‘tripledemic’

The rollout of COVID and flu vaccines for older adults, care home residents and those with long term health conditions kicks off today (Thursday 3 October) as the NHS drive to protect against a ‘tripledemic’ of viruses this winter continues.

Stop Smoking for Stoptober

NHS South Yorkshire is encouraging people to join the tens of thousands of people quitting smoking for this year’s Stoptober.

Flu and COVID-19 appointments available from this week

Eligible South Yorkshire residents will start getting their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this week as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter.

18,000 flu-related deaths in past 2 winters as jab uptake falls

Get Winter Strong campaign reminds those at risk to get their vaccinations to fight off the onslaught of winter viruses.

Sheffield Northern General Hospital A&E patients to get life-saving HIV and hepatitis tests

Opt-out blood borne virus testing, will be commencing at Sheffield's A&E Department from Tuesday 1 October 2024.

Ed Miliband tours new imaging suite development and lays time capsule in historic ceremony at Montagu Hospital

This month, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) marked an historic occasion as a time capsule was laid on the grounds of the new Montagu Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) Imaging Suite at Montagu Hospital. The ceremony, continuing a long-standing tradition at the hospital site, celebrated the future of healthcare while paying tribute to the hospital’s rich history.

NHS booking opens for life-saving flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

Millions of people in England can book flu and COVID-19 vaccinations from today (Monday, 23 September) as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter.

Parents urged to get children MMR jab as one in six not fully vaccinated

Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated as new NHS figures show nearly one in six had not received both doses of the MMR vaccine by the age of five.

NHS South Yorkshire supports #DryPregnancy this FASD Awareness Month

During September, NHS South Yorkshire is supporting the #DryPregnancy campaign to highlight the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and raise awareness of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a range of conditions that can be caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

New funding boost for green social prescribing in South Yorkshire

NHS South Yorkshire has received further national funding to support green social prescribing and improve the mental health and wellbeing of people living across South Yorkshire.

NHS urges parents to help protect their children ahead of winter with flu vaccine rollout

Over 1 million parents and carers of 2 and 3-year-olds will be urged to book their children in for a flu vaccine as the NHS ramps up its preparations for winter.