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The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust have officially opened the Julia Garnham Centre, a new genomic pre-screening facility, which helps NHS geneticists to diagnose blood cancers.  Based in the University of Sheffield’s Firth Court, the...

The Audiology team at Sheffield Children’s have become the first physiological service in the UK to move to the new IQIPS (Improving Quality in Physiological Services) 2020 standard. The accreditation recognises quality clinical care and management across five domains...

15-year-old Adam has overcome his fear of needles and had two important vaccinations at a new sensory clinic run by Sheffield Children’s school nurses. Adam and his mum, Maria, were just planning to go to the relaxed session at...

5 to 11 year old’s can now receive their COVID vaccination (first or second dose) at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. There are appointments available to book at the hospital on: Saturday 23 April 10am to 3pm Saturday 30 April 10...

Some children find hospitals a little scary, especially when they see a big machine like our MRI or CT Scanner.   To support one particular patient who’ll be visiting Sheffield Children’s soon, our team brought in a furry little...

Sheffield Children’s has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer – a “talented, committed and hardworking” colleague who has been working at Sheffield Children’s for seven years and helped lead the organisation’s COVID-19 response. Craig Radford joined Sheffield Children’s as...

Nurse Adele Hague, team leader for Sheffield Children’s 0-19 team, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her dedicated work in the community and for her work setting up a testing service and vaccination clinics at Sheffield...

Our school nursing team will be holding a relaxed sensory session for children and young people who are anxious about having a vaccine. It will be held at The Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, S5 6AE on Thursday 14...

When Oliver Simpson from Worksop went home for the first time at three days old in 2014, his parents knew something wasn’t right. His dad Rob, recalls: “We initially contacted our local hospital and then our community midwife came...

Sheffield Children’s has planted 200 trees as part of the Trust’s Green Plan in partnership with NHS Forests. A range of Beech, Birch, Rowan and Cherry trees, have been planted at the Becton Centre site in Mosborough, Sheffield Children’s...

Five-year-old Savannah-Rose had a well-deserved party to celebrate finishing treatment for leukaemia last month and generously asked for donations to say thank you for her care at Sheffield Children’s. It marked the end of a journey which began in...

Meet 12-year-old Mia, an aspiring professional dancer from East Lancashire. Mia has been dancing since she was four years old, first doing ballet and tap, then competing in regional competitions. She is now part of an elite team and...