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New innovative health and work programme to help people stay well, learn and work in South Yorkshire

A new, NHS-funded initiative, the Health and Growth Accelerator programme has launched across South Yorkshire to support people whose health challenges are affecting their ability to stay in, return to, or move into work, education, or training.

Four top national awards for Sheffield's acute pain team

A hospital team providing specialist support, advice and relief for patients who have complex pain needs have scooped four out of a possible six awards at the National Acute Pain Symposium in recognition of the exceptional care they provide to patients.

Helping you stay well this winter in South Yorkshire 

People in South Yorkshire are being urged to choose the right care for their symptoms and help health services help them during the colder months.  

New Interim Chief Executive Appointment

NHS South Yorkshire has appointed Chris Edwards as interim Chief Executive until 31 March 2026, following the recent retirement of Gavin Boyle.

Praise for Jessop Wing after genetic study detects baby’s rare eye cancer “out of the blue”

The family of a baby who was found to have a rare eye cancer and whose sight is now expected to be saved have said that their decision to take part in a world-leading research study at Sheffield's Jessop Wing has changed their young son’s life “phenomenally".

Barnsley to host health and care careers event for 900 people

On 22 October 2025, the ‘We Care Into The Future’ careers event will welcome students from local secondary schools and colleges to the Barnsley Metrodome.

Less than a week till South Yorkshire Menopause Festival

#MenoFest25 - South Yorkshire Menopause Festival Comes to Sheffield on World Menopause Day

Meet Dr Scribble! – celebrating 20 years of Giggle Doctors at Sheffield Children’s

This month Sheffield Children’s Hospital is celebrating 20 years of Giggle Doctors!

Doncaster Anti-racism Partnership shortlisted for national award

The Doncaster Anti-racism Partnership has been shortlisted for the Excellence in Community Partnership Award at the National BAME Health and Care Awards 2025.

Huge increase in flu vaccination as cases rise

The NHS has vaccinated nearly a million more people against flu so far this autumn compared to last year – providing vital protection ahead of winter as cases start to rise.

Building work begins on new mental health centre in Gleadless Valley

Work has officially begun on a pioneering new mental health centre in Gleadless Valley, marking a major milestone in a national pilot programme aimed at transforming mental health care in communities.

Sheffield leads UK trial into stem cell treatment for severe scleroderma

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has become the only site in the UK to open a groundbreaking international trial which could revolutionise care for people living with a rare and degenerative disease that causes hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.