by Chloe Smith | May 12, 2023 | Charity, Health
South Yorkshire youth homeless charity Roundabout Sheffield has appealed on social media for donations of sanitary products, in a bid to tackle period poverty rising in the area. The charity says at least 50% of the young women at Roundabout can’t afford any...
by Chloe Smith | May 12, 2023 | Health, News
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome affects at least 250,000 people in the UK. For students, this can cause disruptions to their workload at university and their social life. It often goes unnoticed, and can also go undiagnosed due to its complex nature intertwining with other...
by Jessica Whitaker | May 12, 2023 | Health, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1
Young people in Sheffield living with food allergies have spoken about the worries they face daily and what more can be done to ease their concerns. Holly Gibson, 19, who is allergic to nuts, feels more should be done to raise awareness and reduce the anxieties for...
by Irene Chuang | May 12, 2023 | Community, Health, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2
In the UK, prices for basic necessities have been rising more quickly than household earnings. Sheffield students say they have experienced a significant increase in daily expenses. Charlotte Liu, 20, a business student said: “When I came back to Sheffield, my...
by Shakthi Thyagarajan | May 12, 2023 | Environment, Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
Sewage is entering Britain’s waterways at alarming rates and it’s especially bad in Sheffield. Data from the Environment Agency revealed that sewage was dumped into Sheffield’s rivers 2,909 times, or about 8,700 hours last year, which means there were only 60...
by Finbar Major | May 12, 2023 | Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
A young Sheffield woman who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis has organised a fundraiser to raise awareness for the condition. Lottie Grace Smith, 22, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in January and is now looking to raise money for MS Society UK....
