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Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your physical health but what about the impact on your mental health?

Smokefree Starts, a partnership between NHS South Yorkshire and all four local authorities within South Yorkshire have launched a campaign as part of Mental Health Awareness Week to increase understanding of the impact of smoking on mental health and encourage smokers to try to quit once more.

NHS South Yorkshire marks Dementia Action Week 2024

Every year there is a focus on raising awareness of dementia to encourage people across the UK to 'act on Dementia.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 13 – Sunday 19 May 2024. The theme this year, as set by the Mental Health Foundation, is 'Movement: moving for our mental health.' 

Be vigilant over signs and symptoms of bladder cancer

As bladder cancer awareness month unfolds throughout May, the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Cancer Alliance is raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of bladder cancer.

Whooping cough cases continue to rise

New data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March nationally. This follows 556 cases in January and 918 in February, bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 2,793.

People encouraged to talk about death and dying as part of Dying Matters Week

Dying Matters Awareness Week takes place 6-12 May 2024 with the theme ‘The way we talk about Dying Matters’.

NHS South Yorkshire and housing partnership tackles asthma symptoms in children

NHS South Yorkshire partners with housing provider to improve the living conditions and health of children with asthma.

Health and fire link-up sees staff share Sheffield HQ

Fire and health staff in South Yorkshire will share the same building following a major new collaboration agreement.

Choose the right service this bank holiday weekend

With the May 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 as NHS services such as GP surgeries and pharmacies may be closed or running on a reduced service.

Businesses Encouraged to Inspire Next Generation

Employers across the region are being encouraged to back a new Pride of Place campaign aimed at inspiring young people and ensuring they fulfil their potential.

Have you done your bowel cancer screening test?

If you’re aged 56 to 74, you should have received your bowel cancer screening kit through the post. That’s because the NHS automatically sends a kit every two years to people in that age group who are registered with a GP in England. The programme is also expanding to include people over the age of 50.

World Immunization Week - Pharmacies now offering COVID-19 boosters

As part of World Immunization Week 2024 NHS South Yorkshire is encouraging those eligible for their COVID-19 spring booster to book their jab as soon as possible and sharing the link to book at pharmacies offering the vaccine.