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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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We are one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, providing care for over two million patients each year at our five adult hospitals and in the local community.

💙 Proud to make a difference through 19,000+ staff 🔗 www.sth.nhs.uk
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The family of the first patient in Yorkshire to successfully receive one of the world's smallest artificial heart pumps has thanked cardiologists at the Northern General Hospital for "saving his life".

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Tiny heart pump 'saved dad's life' at Sheffield hospital - daughter
John Barrass, 78, is successfully treated at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Thanks so much to Sheffield Hospitals Charity for funding a lifetime Cuespeak licence for @sth.nhs.uk! sheffieldhospitalscharity.org.uk/our-impact/n...
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Sheffield Hospitals Charity has funded new digital tools to help stroke patients rebuild their communication skills.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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We're thrilled to share the official shot 📸 of Dr Matt Wiles, Consultant in Anaesthesia & Critical Care here at STH, receiving his Featherstone Professorship from the Association of Anaesthetists🏅💫 @assocanaes.bsky.social

Full story: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2026/01...
Two individuals shake hands at a formal event, one holding a certificate for the Featherstone Professorship.
January 28, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital have signed up their 1,000th participant to the world-leading #GenerationStudy which aims to screen 100,000 newborn babies in England for more than 200 rare genetic conditions.

If detected early, these conditions, can be treated. 1/2

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A group of midwives, doctors and administrative staff celebrate with large pink balloons reading "1000" next to a decorated cart at the entrance of Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
January 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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We've hugely proud to announce that we have been named in a groundbreaking £13.7m research partnership which will accelerate developments of novel treatments for brain tumours.

Full story: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2026/01...
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January 22, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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Congratulations to our urological oncology remote monitoring team for winning The British Association of Urological Nurses Urology Team of the Year award 🏆 for their innovative use of remote technologies to transform prostate cancer follow-up care.

Read more here: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2026/01...
A group of six healthcare professionals stand outside Weston Park Cancer Centre in a terraced area with plants and greenery holding their award certificates.
January 21, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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Congratulations to Dr Maimoona Ali, a consultant in palliative medicine and chaplain Sabia Rehman who have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the UK’s health and care sector in the first ever British Muslim Health Awards ✨

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January 16, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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📢Oncology trainee? Preparing for your #FRCR Part 2 exams?

Places are still available on Weston Park Cancer Centre's FRCR Part 2 Online Preparation course 28-30 Jan

➡️https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/frcr-part-2-clinical-oncology-exam-preparation-course-registration-1463312510109?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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January 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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Radiation treatment following surgery can be safely omitted in thyroid cancer patients whose disease is at low risk of returning, new research shows

Weston Park Cancer Centre researchers said the findings will give patients more time with loved ones

Full story: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2026/01...
A group of medical staff in scrubs stand behind a hybrid SPECTI-CT scanner at Weston Park Cancer Centre's nuclear medicine and molecular radiotherapy suite. The room is bright and cooly lit.
January 7, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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We were delighted to have welcomed NHS England lead for sickle-cell services Dr Dianne Addei to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital last week🌟

The visit spotlighted the incredible work of our teams in improving outcomes for patients with sickle cell disorder.🩸

Learn more: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/12...
A diverse group of healthcare professionals stands beside a banner promoting sickle cell awareness, highlighting its symptoms and importance.
December 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Congratulations to our nurse consultant Dr Jo Bird on being named President-Elect of the UK Oncology Nursing Society 👏

@j0bird.bsky.social will support incoming President Dr Mary Tanay for two years before assuming the Presidency herself.
#UKONS2025

Learn more: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/12...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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📢We are very proud to announce that Dr Matt Wiles, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care and Clinical Lead for Major Trauma, is to be presented with the prestigious Featherstone Professorship. 🪶

Only 12 previous anaesthetists have been recipients.

Read more: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/12...
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December 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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We’re piloting cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to transform how wounds are assessed and monitored in patients’ homes📲

Clinicians can now capture high-quality images with a smartphone with AI to analyse and track healing.

Read more here👇 www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/12...
Cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to transform how wounds are assessed and monitored in patients’ homes - Sheffield Teaching Hospital
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has become one of the first in the UK to pilot cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to transform how wounds are assessed and monitored in p...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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🎯Oncology trainee? Thinking about your exams?

Booking is now open for Weston Park Cancer Centre's relaunched online FRCR Part 2 Preparation Course - now updated to reflect latest exam reforms and clinical practice standards.

📅28th -30th Jan 2026

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December 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Good luck to our sustainability and pharmacy teams, deserving finalists in tonight's HFMA Healthcare Finance Awards 🌍✨

The Medicines Assessment for Discharge scheme has improved patient experience & lessened the environmental impact of hospital-dispensed medicines

#HFMAAwards2025 #Sustainability
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December 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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For this year's #WorldAIDSDay we're celebrating our role in helping to save lives through the roll out of routine opt-out blood borne virus testing in our emergency department.

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December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Congratulations to Dr Gordon Sloan on being presented with the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists Rising Star Award ✨

Gordon was recognised for work with the Sheffield diabetes research team to improve understanding of #diabeticneuropathy

Find out more: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/11...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Great to speak as Chair of @sth.nhs.uk at the launch of the #BritishTransplantGames that comes to #Sheffield in Aug 2026, alongside Deputy Mayor Andrew Sangar and #Sheffield legend @petemckee.bsky.social

A huge celebration of the gift of life coming to Sheffield @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Yesterday (23rd) and today we are celebrating Nursing & Midwifery Support Worker Day!

From wards to clinics & community teams, your compassion, dedication & hard work make a huge difference every single day. Keep an eye on our page to meet them & join us in saying a big thank you! 👏💙
November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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A Mediterranean diet is superior at reducing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms than traditional dietary advice, according to new research.

Dr Aziz's study with @sheffielduni.bsky.social may impact IBS symptom management in the UK and beyond.

Read more here: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/11...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Our LGBTQ+ Staff Network has won Employee Network Group of the Year at the ENEI Excellence in Inclusivity Awards 👏

Huge credit to the team for their visibility, advocacy and Trust-wide impact. Also congrats to Rachel Salmon, shortlisted for DEI Influencer of the Year.

#LGBTQ #NHS #Inclusion #DEI
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November 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Surgeons at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital have become the first in the region to successfully send a patient home the same day as having brain tumour surgery.

Michelle Steers, 55, was back home within hours of having a craniotomy to remove a benign meningioma.

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November 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Really exciting to be here for the launch of the Women's HealthTech Innovation Network today at @sheffielduni.bsky.social. We're very proud to co-host this event with Devices for Dignity @nihr.bsky.social HealthTech Research Centre in long term conditions.

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November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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❗Resident doctors' strike action is planned from 14-19th November 2025 👇

For more information, please click the link below.

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Resident Doctors' industrial action - Sheffield Teaching Hospital
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November 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Congratulations to Professor Alan Lobo who has been nominated by the Health Service Journal Awards as a 'Clinical Leader of the Year'.

Alan is one of only a handful of exceptional leaders across the NHS shortlisted for the prestigious honour.

Read more here: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/11...
A quote from Professor Alan Lobo, Consultant Gastroenterologist, on prioritising patient-centered care for those with inflammatory bowel disease.
November 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM