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Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with Henry Boot Construction to build the National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT) at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. Nearly 150 years since both organisations were founded in Sheffield, Henry Boot...

We’ve created a new test to measure the stress chemicals in your body.  Some children, including a number on steroid medications, are unable to produce a safe amount of the stress hormone, cortisol. This is called adrenal insufficiency (AI)...

We’ve turned Red4Research today to celebrate everyone who makes research possible here at Sheffield Children’s and to highlight the impact research has on creating healthier futures for children and young people. Evidence shows that being excellent at research and...

Celebrating a remarkable milestone in medical research leadership We are proud to celebrate an extraordinary milestone in the career of Professor Meena Balasubramanian, Clinical Director of Research at Sheffield Children’s, who delivered her inaugural lecture as Professor of Medical...

Coming into a hospital or healthcare setting can be a daunting and sometimes stressful experience — especially for children with learning disabilities. That’s why Sheffield Children’s is committed to providing equality in access to its health care services.  We’re...

It’s time to announce the winners of the most recent Theo Awards! Developed in partnership with Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, the Theo Awards recognise and reward members of staff who embody the Sheffield Children’s values of compassion, accountability, respect...

Matt Southcott, a Student Pharmacy Technician at Sheffield Children’s, has been awarded The Sheffield College Apprentice of the Year for Health, Care, Dental and Pharmacy. Matt is on the brink of completing his second year of a Pharmacy Services...

For 150 years, Sheffield Children’s Hospital has stood at the heart of the Sheffield community – a place where compassion meets clinical excellence, and every child’s wellbeing matters. As we mark this extraordinary milestone of caring for children for...

We honoured 15-year-old Dan today with the installation of a photo of him with his mum Debbie at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. After his tragic death in 2018, Dan became an organ donor—saving lives and inspiring countless others.   His...

To celebrate International Clinical Trials Day today (20 May) we spoke to 13-year-old Evan from Cleethorpes and his mum Lisa about how the opportunity to take part in a clinical research trial has transformed his life. When Grimsby Town...

Meet Katie! For the last 6 years, Katie has worked as a Healthcare Support Worker on Medical Daycare at Sheffield Children’s, introducing and delivering graded exposure clinics to support children and young people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. Katie...

Meet Emma! After working as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) in the anaesthetic room at Sheffield Children’s for four years, Emma made the move into preoperative care in 2020, making her one of a select few ODPs across the...