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Conference makes Sheffield the child’s knee capital

Conference makes Sheffield the child’s knee capital

20 June 2022

National and international experts in the field of child and adolescent orthopaedics gathered in Sheffield recently for the second International Kids Knee Conference. Over two days some of the world’s most experienced surgeons came together at Sheffield City Hall...

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Sustainable changes – reducing the use of anaesthetic gases

Sustainable changes – reducing the use of anaesthetic gases

16 June 2022

Sheffield Children’s is using alternatives forms of anaesthesia to help reduce the carbon footprint of the NHS. This change is part of work taking place across the Trust to make a range of environmental and sustainable changes, all part...

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Congratulations to our latest DAISY Award winner, Jenny Edgerton

Congratulations to our latest DAISY Award winner, Jenny Edgerton

13 June 2022

A huge congratulations to Jenny Edgerton, Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist, who is our latest DAISY Award winner!   Jenny has been a nurse for 19 years, having worked at Sheffield Children’s for 17 of those! She previously worked on...

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Sheffield Children’s pilots Navigator service

Sheffield Children’s pilots Navigator service

27 May 2022

Who and what are Navigators? This is a pilot project at Sheffield Children’s Hospital involving a small group of colleagues. Their aim is to support young people who may be involved in violence at home, school or in the...

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Sheffield Children’s begins search for new non-executive director

Sheffield Children’s begins search for new non-executive director

26 May 2022

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a new non-executive director to join the Trust’s Board of Directors and help influence its strategic direction over the coming years. The new non-executive director will join a Board that prides...

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Vaccinations for people ages 13 to 16

Vaccinations for people ages 13 to 16

23 May 2022

If you, or your child is age 13 to 16 and have missed their vaccinations (between year 8 and year 11 of school), Sheffield Children’s nurses are holding some drop-in sessions over the school holidays for any missed vaccinations....

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Three sisters take part in eczema research at Sheffield Children’s

Three sisters take part in eczema research at Sheffield Children’s

20 May 2022

Sisters Ammarah, Summayah and Ayaana are regular visitors to the Clinical Research Facility at Sheffield Children’s – because all three are taking part in a clinical study! Ammarah, the youngest sister at seven years old, has severe atopic dermatitis...

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New e-observations are vital at Sheffield Children’s

New e-observations are vital at Sheffield Children’s

18 May 2022

Vital signs observations, such as heart rate, blood pressure and temperature, are now being recorded electronically in real time at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust thanks to the introduction of a new digital app. After several months of testing...

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Sheffield Children’s begins search for new governors

Sheffield Children’s begins search for new governors

12 May 2022

Sheffield Children’s has opened nominations for new governors to represent the public. Those elected will influence how the Trust makes plans to improve and develop services. This year, colleagues from non-clinical and other clinical healthcare professions can nominate themselves...

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Mental Health Awareness Week: ‘You are not alone in feeling alone’

Mental Health Awareness Week: ‘You are not alone in feeling alone’

12 May 2022

Feeling lonely is not something that a lot of people openly talk about, but it’s something that we all feel at some point. Did you know, as many as 80% of young people report being lonely at times? Young...

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Professor Sally Shearer OBE
Director of Nursing announced as panellist on Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel

Sally Shearer has been appointed as a panellist on the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel. She will serve from 1 July 2022 to 14 November 2025. Sally...

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Celebrating Pride at Sheffield Children’s

A message from Sheffield Children’s LGBTQ+ Equality Network Around the world, June is recognised as LGBTQ+ Pride Month to commemorate a tipping point in...

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