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NHS South Yorkshire launches ‘Medicines Waste’ campaign

South Yorkshire residents are being encouraged to return any unwanted medicines to a pharmacy.  

Reflecting on an Incredible Day: The 2025 CYP Alliance Conference

On Thursday 12 June 2025, the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster became the beating heart of collaboration, inspiration, and action as over 150 delegates gathered for the fourth annual South Yorkshire Children and Young People’s Alliance Conference.

Sheffield consultant wins international award for irritable bowel syndrome research

A Sheffield consultant gastroenterologist dedicated to improving the lives of patients with irritable bowel syndrome has won a prestigious international award.

Successful Tobacco Treatment Programme Extended to Barnsley Children and Young People

Barnsley Hospital has extended its successful tobacco dependency treatment programme into Children’s Services, providing crucial support to patients aged 12 and over. The service extends to parents and carers and addresses the need to protect children from the harms of tobacco which can occur through smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke.

Paediatric Dental Surgery Hub launches in Doncaster to enhance children’s oral health across South Yorkshire

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Paediatric Elective Surgical Hub Pilot launched on 11 March, providing essential surgical care for children requiring exodontia (tooth extractions). The hub is located at Doncaster and led by specialist consultants in paediatric dentistry from Sheffield.

Can you help keep the nation’s blood flowing this National Blood Week?

It’s National Blood Week and the NHS is calling for more people to become blood donors.

Patients to receive reminders and test results via the NHS App

Millions more patients will receive appointment reminders, screening invitations and test results directly to their smartphones as the NHS turbocharges its digital revolution to make it easier for patients to access care.

Less than 2 weeks to go to get your COVID-19 vaccine

With less than 2 weeks to go for eligible people to get their Spring COVID-19 vaccine the NHS in South Yorkshire is reminding those at highest risk to come forward for their free vaccination to top up their protection.

DBTH seeks two non-executive directors to help shape the future of local healthcare

Green spaces at Doncaster Royal Infirmary flourish thanks to generous tree donation

The gardens at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) are blooming with new life this spring, thanks to a generous donation of 130 trees to Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH).

Sheffield Children’s Hospital want to hear your views

As Sheffield Children’s Hospital mark an extraordinary milestone of caring for children for 150 years, they are doubling down on their promise: to create healthier futures for children and young people, today and for generations to come.

Pulmonary rehabilitation pilot takes off in Rotherham

A pulmonary rehabilitation maintenance pilot programme is breathing new life into health services in Rotherham, helping local patients with chronic lung disease to take control of their condition.