New Studies show that more than half of taxi drivers working in Sheffield are more reluctant to receive medical care

by Franca Temenu Kehinde | Mar 8, 2024 | Community, Health, News

Champions in Achieving better health in Sheffield report claims that most taxi drivers in Sheffield would like to improve their health. Despite the vital role they play in our city’s transportation system, taxi drivers in Sheffield face unique challenges, both...

Celebration of Women in Sheffield on International Women’s Day

by Charlotte Smith | Mar 8, 2024 | Charity, Health, News, Politics, Watch

A Celebration of Women in Sheffield event took place this morning where the new Period Equity and Menopause Charter was discussed between charities and Sheffield City Council.  The event was in collaboration with Sheffield-based charities such as Irise...

Man set to run Sheffield Half Marathon for sister with Cerebral Palsy

by Kiah Searson | Mar 8, 2024 | Health, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Pierce Roberts, 21, from Horham is set to run the Sheffield half marathon on April 7 for the charity Scope.  Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales that aims to provide practical and emotional support for disabled people. Pierce has decided to run...

Urgent plea for funding to save 48-year-old Sheffield radio station

by Jack Dean | Mar 1, 2024 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Sheffield Hospital Radio, which has been broadcasting since 1976, faces the threat of extinction if it can’t receive the necessary funding. The station is seeking to relocate to a new studio within the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and needs replacements for its...

“We are a voice for the voiceless” Pro-life, anti-abortion group stage prayer vigil outside of Royal Hallamshire Hospital

by Annaleece Longmore | Mar 1, 2024 | Health, News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A pro-life campaigning group has organised a 40-day vigil outside of the hospital in Broomhall from the 14th February to 24th March. Rachel Wood, 41, leader of the Sheffield group of 40 Days for Life, said: “We are all Christians from different denominations and...

Sheffield City Council proposes plans to tackle social housing issues

by Amber Smith | Feb 29, 2024 | Front Page Highlights, Health, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Sheffield City Council is building and acquiring more than 1,000 properties to tackle the demand for social housing, as well as raising council tax for empty properties and second residences. Dr Emma Hock, population health expert, delivered a conference yesterday for...