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Mates on a mountain mission for local dementia appeal

A group of eight friends from Wickersley, Rotherham are preparing to climb Yr Wydffa (Snowdon) on Saturday 30 May to raise vital funds for Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity’s dementia appeal - a cause that has become deeply personal for the team.

Dedicated Barnsley nurse celebrates royal recognition after 37 years of care

A long-serving nurse from Barnsley Hospital enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime experience after being invited to attend a Royal Garden Party.

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week – call for people in North East and Yorkshire to take online check

This week is Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week (until 31 May) and NHS health managers are encouraging people in the North East and Yorkshire to check their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by using the Diabetes UK Know Your Risk tool.

Thousands of lung cancers in North East and Yorkshire caught early through NHS screening programme

More than 2,000 people in the North East and Yorkshire have had their lung cancer caught early through an NHS initiative which uses mobile scanning trucks in community locations such as supermarkets, sports stadiums and high streets.

Elections now open at local hospitals

People in Doncaster and North Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to step forward and stand as Governors in elections now open at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Helping you to stay well this spring bank holiday

With the spring bank holiday weekend just around the corner, it’s important to know where you can get health care and advice should you need it over the long weekend.

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).