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Completion of first-of-its-kind NHS stroke rehabilitation facility, offering cutting-edge therapy for Stroke patients

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) is proud to announce the completion of a pioneering, state-of-the-art Stroke rehabilitation facility - a first of its kind within the NHS.

NICE’s announcement on Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)

The new weight management ‘Tirzepatide’ medication (brand name Mounjaro®) is being made available to NHS patients to support weight loss.

South Yorkshire Insights Bank Launches

South Yorkshire Integrated Care System (ICS) is proud to announce the launch of the South Yorkshire Insights Bank – a pioneering digital hub that will transform how patient and public insights are gathered, shared, and used across the region.

South Yorkshire Children and Young People Alliance Annual Report Published

The South Yorkshire Children and Young People’s (CYP) Annual Report for 2024/2025 is now published.

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.