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NHS kicks off winter vaccine roll out with flu jabs for children and pregnant women

Children and pregnant women are set to get their flu vaccinations from today, as the NHS kicks off its vital autumn vaccine roll out to protect people ahead of winter.

Parents urged to vaccinate their children in preparation for school

Parents in South Yorkshire have been urged to vaccinate their children in preparation for the new school year.

South Yorkshire Health Providers recognised in HSJ Awards 2025

The shortlist has been announced for the HSJ Awards 2025 and South Yorkshire healthcare providers are flying the flag for the region, having been shortlisted across five categories, including children and young people’s care, Improving Mental Health Crisis Care and Trust of the Year.

NHS supporting record numbers of people living with dementia

A record half a million people have received a dementia diagnosis on the NHS, as the health service ramps up support for the country’s biggest killer.

Get the right care over the August bank holiday

With the Summer 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.

Scooter club to ride from UK to Spain for Doncaster neonatal unit

A West Yorkshire scooter club will ride 1,700 miles over three days to raise funds for the neonatal unit at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI).

Families in Yorkshire and The Humber urged to prioritise vaccine catch-ups before children go back to school

Parents across Yorkshire and The Humber are being urged to use the summer holidays to get children up to date with routine vaccinations before the new school term begins.

Refurbished home for Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit opens at Doncaster Royal Infirmary

The Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) has moved into a newly refurbished space and is now open to patients.

Plan ahead and look after your health this August Bank Holiday

With the August bank holiday approaching, the public across South Yorkshire are being urged to plan and be prepared.

Sheffield Children’s shortlisted for Trust of the Year at national HSJ Awards

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted for Trust of the Year at the 2025 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards – one of the most prestigious awards in UK healthcare.

Brand-new pleural clinic for cancer patients launches at local hospital thanks to generous charity donation

A brand-new pleural clinic has officially launched at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI), providing faster and more efficient care for patients with pleural effusions thanks to a generous donation from the Doncaster Cancer Detection Trust (DCDT).

NHS joins WhatsApp

NHS England has launched a new WhatsApp channel enabling the service to share trusted health information directly with the public.