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Sheffield Children’s was delighted to welcome Mayor Oleksandr Symchyshyn and Deputy Mayor Mykola Vavryshchuk of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, to Sheffield Children’s this week. They were greeted by Chief Executive Ruth Brown and Sleep Consultant Dr Kelechi Ugonna as they arrived,...

Bill and his family have been making positive change one step at a time!   When 14-year-old Bill first heard that he needed to have an MRI scan in 2024, he was filled with anxiety. However, with the help of...

Research has been at the heart of Sheffield Children’s for 150 years. From pioneering discoveries that have transformed care for children with rare conditions to studies improving treatment for everyday illnesses, research continues to drive innovation across the Trust....

Denny has never let his stammer define him. Instead, it has become part of the journey that shaped him into a confident, thoughtful young person who now uses his own experiences to lift others up.  Before you read his story, Denny has...

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.   Members of the public, aged 16 and above, from Sheffield, the Rest of South Yorkshire and Rest of England and Wales can nominate themselves to become a...

To mark Learning Disability Week 2026, we’re celebrating our amazing Learning Disability Nurses, who play a vital role in making sure that all our children and young people receive the fair and equitable care that they need.  Amy Hodkin is a Community Learning Disability Nurse within Learning Disability CAMHS, and supports children, young people, families and carers in a variety of settings. Amy specialises in residential inreach, which means that she regularly spends time...

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that industrial action (strikes) involving resident doctors will take place between 7am on Monday 15 June until 7am on Friday 19 June 2026.  As always, our priority is keeping patients safe and providing emergency care. We...

 Layla Moran MP, Chair of Parliament’s Health and Social Care Select Committee, has met the young people, academics and clinical teams at the heart of research into how those living with severe obesity, can be better supported with weight...

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is investing in the future of urgent and emergency care through a £20 million redevelopment of its Emergency Department (ED) – creating a modern, child-friendly environment designed around the needs of children, young people...

We know you will do your best to attend your hospital appointment.  At this time of year though, we know lots of families will be heading off on their holidays.  If your child won’t be able to come to their appointment, then please...

A clinical trial at Sheffield Children’s has transformed 10-year-old Hollie’s life, giving her “her childhood back” after years of painful eczema. Before taking part in research, Hollie found herself repeatedly in hospital with recurrent skin infections. Now, her life has changed for the better. Dad...

This International Nurses Day we are celebrating the dedication, compassion and expertise of nurses working across healthcare and research. Our nurses play a vital role not only in caring for children and young people every day, but also in...