by Florence Kilby | Mar 30, 2023 | Environment, Health, News
People living on a Sheffield estate have told how they have been experiencing issues with rodent infestations as well as damp and mould in their homes. The complaints have come from those living in the blocks of flats off Hanover Street in the Broomhall area. Local...
by Vince Lumley Marshall | Mar 24, 2023 | Culture, Health
On the 24th of March 1882, the bacterium that causes TB was discovered by Dr Robert Koch. The discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis allowed for work towards a cure for the disease that killed one in seven people, in the US and Europe, at the time. However, despite...
by Finbar Major | Mar 24, 2023 | Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
New data from the NHS has revealed that over 26,000 people faced a wait of 28 days or more for a GP appointment in Sheffield last month. These figures have highlighted the healthcare crisis in the city, following on from the Junior Doctor strikes last week. This is a...
by Owen Jameson | Mar 24, 2023 | Community, Culture, Health
An elegant Covid memorial was unveiled in the heart of Sheffield yesterday, exactly three years since the first lockdown. The stainless steel willow tree memorial was designed by architect George King and commissioned by Sheffield City Council. City of Sheffield pulls...
by Chloe Evans | Mar 23, 2023 | Community, Health
NHS South Yorkshire have commissioned an innovative wellness app to provide 24/7 support to residents of South Yorkshire. The app is called ‘Teladoc MyStrength’ and has been delivered by Consultant Connect, the NHS Telemedicine provider. Sarah Boul,...
by Charlotte Stokes | Mar 17, 2023 | Education, Health, News
More than 92,000 people have signed a petition calling for Higher Education bodies to be given a “legal duty of care” in supporting the mental health of university students. The petition also requests that personal information be passed on to relatives or...
