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NHS calls for Sheffield community to sign up to research programmes 

NHS calls for Sheffield community to sign up to research programmes 

by Jess Elson | May 22, 2025 | Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The NHS is urging people to join their research programmes, in recognition of International Clinical Trials day, which is celebrated from the 20th May to the 7th June.  They want anyone over 18, regardless of their medical conditions, to join their free service,...
Myeloma trial extends progression-free survival for patients

Myeloma trial extends progression-free survival for patients

by Samuel Juckes | May 22, 2025 | Health, News

A new blood cancer treatment could extend remission by seven months, according to the findings of a trial involving Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.  The trial, led by the University of Leeds and funded by Stand up to Cancer, Cancer research UK...
Cancer patient campaigns for sun safety awareness

Cancer patient campaigns for sun safety awareness

by Harriet Miller | May 22, 2025 | Front Page Highlights, Health

A cancer patient is advocating for better sun safety education in Sheffield. Charlotte Killeya, 45, of Ranmoor, Sheffield, has stage four melanoma, and is working with charities to spread awareness about skin cancer. The campaign includes a digital billboard in...
Parkinson’s walking football initiative relaunched in Sheffield

Parkinson’s walking football initiative relaunched in Sheffield

by Liv Firth | May 16, 2025 | Charity, Community, Health, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Walking football classes for people with Parkinson’s have been relaunched by a Sheffield-based organisation.  After funding from Parkinson’s UK, Community Wellness Services has been able to reintroduce their free sessions at the Leisure United Graves Football Hub...
Sheffield’s second ever Dysarthria Awareness Day strives for education on motor speech disorders

Sheffield’s second ever Dysarthria Awareness Day strives for education on motor speech disorders

by Molly Farrell | May 15, 2025 | Community, Education, Health, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

The second annual Dysarthria Awareness Day took place to spread the word on the condition and inform on how to help people with the motor speech disorder. Experts, speech and language therapists, students, and people with the condition all came together at the event....
Sheffield City Council unveil new ‘Walking, Wheeling and Cycling’ plan to push transport towards a greener future

Sheffield City Council unveil new ‘Walking, Wheeling and Cycling’ plan to push transport towards a greener future

by George Stanton | May 2, 2025 | Community, Culture, Environment, Health, News

Sheffield will be transformed into a healthier, greener and pedestrian-friendly city after the City Council approved plans to pursue their ‘Walking, Wheeling and Cycling’ development project on Wednesday 30 April. Speaking at the transport and regeneration committee...
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