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Meet one year old Matilda! She has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and makes regular visits to Sheffield Children’s to see our Trauma and Orthopaedic team since she had a closed reduction under general anaesthetic (when the ball...

Since April Sheffield Children’s has been carrying out emergency surgery for neighbouring hospitals, to allow other trusts to focus on their pandemic response.  More than 150 children have been successfully cared for through this scheme, with excellent feedback from patients and families.​ This temporary...

Sheffield Children’s has opened nominations for new governors to represent the public and influence how the Trust makes plans to improve and develop services. Members of the public, aged 16 and above, from Sheffield, South Yorkshire and the rest...

This week is Learning Disability Week and here at Sheffield Children’s we support many children and young people with learning disabilities. Our support comes in many different forms, from the learning disabilities mental health team to our speech and...

Thank you to everyone who has made and sent in a face covering so far. We still need face coverings to give to parents, children and young people while they are with us. If you are visiting Sheffield Children’s,...

Sheffield Children’s Hospital is restarting its elective surgeries and procedures this week, after a three month pause in response to COVID-19. The hospital has continued to do emergency surgery throughout, but less urgent work had been put on hold....

Following Government guidance, from Monday 15 June all staff and visitors to Sheffield Children sites will need to wear surgical face masks (staff) or face coverings (visitors). Why are we doing this? Reduces the risk of transmission – Evidence...

Recently Sheffield Children’s celebrated Kathy Gracey, who retires after being a nurse at Sheffield Children’s for over 45 years. A well-loved and popular member of her team, Kathy will be dearly missed by all, as she closes the final...

The waiting area in Sheffield Children’s Hospital Emergency Department has been upgraded thanks to Sheffield-based building company Henry Boot Construction, which donated both labour and materials to the project. New flooring and wall panels have been added to freshen up the space and to help...

Emergency children’s surgery in South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and Chesterfield is being brought together at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, as all hospital trusts work together in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. The move will impact children up to the age of 16 who would...