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Say hello to Brandon and Pepper the Robot – they met at Medical Daycare as part of a pilot study investigating the potential use of social robots in hospitals. Children who visit hospital can feel anxious, distressed, or worried,...

Do you have a child with additional needs who has not been able to access their teenage vaccinations? Our school nursing team are holding a relaxed sensory session for children with additional needs and their families. This is a...

Sheffield Children’s is delighted to show you one of the vans in our new fleet of electric vehicles as part of our Green Plan! Now known as ‘Theo’s Green Machines’, the vans are used every day by the Estates,...

We’re delighted to share the new mural at our respite centre, Ryegate House! Ryegate House provides short breaks for children and young people aged 0-19 with complex neurodisabilities, multiple and profound physical and learning disabilities and life-limiting conditions. It...

Patients at Sheffield Children’s Hospital certainly got their teeth into the task when they were asked to enter a competition to name the Robodogs that have taken up residence on their wards. Bella, Dexter, Gary, Kevin, Polly and Rufus...

Meet Erin!  Erin recently began a role at our Becton Centre for Children and Young People as a Mental Health Assistant Practitioner having recently graduated from the University of Sheffield with a Psychology degree.  The Becton Centre for Children...

Professor Paul Dimitri has been leading research and innovation at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust for around a decade. Under his guidance, the Trust has emerged as one of the leading research centres for children and young people. Last...

 Drop-in clinics for young people between the ages of 12-15 to have their COVID-19 vaccinations will be available throughout half term across Sheffield.  Young people will need to have their parent or carer with them when they visit.  If...

Here’s Lucas – back on the football pitch where he belongs. This photo was taken nearly five months on from him suffering a painful knee injury following a bad tackle at a tournament at the England FA’s headquarters in...

Young patients at Sheffield Children’s will now be able to enjoy a fascinating experience on three hospital wards thanks to a series of new mini-museums. Artfelt has worked with Sheffield Museums to bring elements of their collection to Sheffield Children’s,...

During National Apprenticeship Week, we would like to introduce you to just a few of the apprentices who are currently studying while working at the Trust. An apprenticeship at Sheffield Children’s offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a qualification...

Sheffield Children’s is marking LGBTQ+ history month with a range of education sessions, opportunities to chat and discuss, and a whole host of suggestions for books and films to delve into and learn more, all thanks to the LGBTQ+...