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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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We are one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, providing care for over two million patients each year at our five adult hospitals and in the local community.

💙 Proud to make a difference through 19,000+ staff 🔗 www.sth.nhs.uk
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🚀Great to see our new surgical robot featured by BBC Yorkshire.

The advanced surgical system offers faster recovery times and improved outcomes, benefiting hundreds of cancer patients in the region.

#roboticassistedsurgery #cancercare #Sheffield #southyorkshire

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Surgery robot 'game-changing' for cancer patients in Sheffield
The da Vinci Xi, operated by a surgeon, can do complex operations with more dexterity than a human hand.
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March 11, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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“If this research helps improve our understanding of MS and potentially benefits others in the future, I’m glad to be involved." 🌍

Liz, 48, has become the first person in the region – and one of the first in the UK – to sign up to a groundbreaking MS vaccine trial

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March 5, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Congratulations to Holly Speight, one of our pharmacy students, on winning a national Apprentice of the Year award! 🎓💊

Holly, 32, is currently working towards a career in pharmacy at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

#apprentices #NAW2026 #pharmacy

Read more: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2026/03...
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March 3, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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GOLDEN TEAM! 💫

Congratulations to our orthopaedic and theatre teams on winning Gold level status in the National Joint Registry Quality Data Provider Awards 2025 for the third successive year 🌠

The award recognises their commitment to high quality orthopaedic care

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February 27, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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🏅Special congratulations to our palliative care team who have been presented with the Dundas Medal from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in recognition of the exemplary care they provide to patients requiring palliative care in hospital. @rcsed.bsky.social

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Sheffield palliative care team earn national medal for exemplary care  - Sheffield Teaching Hospital
Palliative care team honoured with Dundas Medal for improving end of life care
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February 26, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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Sheffield one of first in UK to boost access to dementia research through new dementia research nurse role 💫

Jo Howe will join a fleet of nurses within the UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN) thanks to a £3m nationwide investment from @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

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February 25, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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🌟🌟 Dundas medal 🏅winners! 🌟🌟

It was a real honour to represent the #SpecialistPalliativeCare team from @sth.nhs.uk to receive this award at @rcsed.bsky.social - special day indeed.

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February 17, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Great to see our stroke clinic for younger patients on BBC Look North.

The one-stop shop clinic, which is housed by @sheffielduni.bsky.social, caters for under-65s who have suffered a mild stroke, providing access to clinicians, exercise specialists and dieticians.

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New Sheffield stroke clinic 'vital' for younger patients
A Sheffield centre is dedicated to supporting under-65s who have had a mild stroke.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Innovative clinical research across the region has been spotlighted in a special report published by the @yorkshirepost.co.uk

Our groundbreaking Oceanic and UPSIDE trials are among the case studies featured. #NIHR20 #HealthResearch #Yorkshire

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'How Yorkshire patients are benefitting from health research here in the region'
Healthcare studies and trials in Yorkshire support the development of new treatments and innovations, boosting the economy and changing the lives of people with many conditions. Laura Reid looks at th...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Many congratulations to Dr Imran Aziz, honorary consultant gastroenterologist, on winning The Nutrition Society Cuthbertson Medal 2026. 🎖👏

The award was given in recognition of his research into irritable bowel syndrome #IBS and other gut disorders

Full story: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2026/02...
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February 4, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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The family of the first patient in Yorkshire to successfully receive one of the world's smallest artificial heart pumps has thanked cardiologists at the Northern General Hospital for "saving his life".

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Tiny heart pump 'saved dad's life' at Sheffield hospital - daughter
John Barrass, 78, is successfully treated at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Thanks so much to Sheffield Hospitals Charity for funding a lifetime Cuespeak licence for @sth.nhs.uk! sheffieldhospitalscharity.org.uk/our-impact/n...
SHC Fund Technology to Support Stroke Patients | Sheffield Hospitals Charity
Sheffield Hospitals Charity has funded new digital tools to help stroke patients rebuild their communication skills.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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We're thrilled to share the official shot 📸 of Dr Matt Wiles, Consultant in Anaesthesia & Critical Care here at STH, receiving his Featherstone Professorship from the Association of Anaesthetists🏅💫 @assocanaes.bsky.social

Full story: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2026/01...
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January 28, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital have signed up their 1,000th participant to the world-leading #GenerationStudy which aims to screen 100,000 newborn babies in England for more than 200 rare genetic conditions.

If detected early, these conditions, can be treated. 1/2

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January 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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We've hugely proud to announce that we have been named in a groundbreaking £13.7m research partnership which will accelerate developments of novel treatments for brain tumours.

Full story: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2026/01...
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January 22, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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Congratulations to our urological oncology remote monitoring team for winning The British Association of Urological Nurses Urology Team of the Year award 🏆 for their innovative use of remote technologies to transform prostate cancer follow-up care.

Read more here: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2026/01...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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Congratulations to Dr Maimoona Ali, a consultant in palliative medicine and chaplain Sabia Rehman who have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the UK’s health and care sector in the first ever British Muslim Health Awards ✨

Full story: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2026/01...
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January 16, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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📢Oncology trainee? Preparing for your #FRCR Part 2 exams?

Places are still available on Weston Park Cancer Centre's FRCR Part 2 Online Preparation course 28-30 Jan

➡️https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/frcr-part-2-clinical-oncology-exam-preparation-course-registration-1463312510109?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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January 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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Radiation treatment following surgery can be safely omitted in thyroid cancer patients whose disease is at low risk of returning, new research shows

Weston Park Cancer Centre researchers said the findings will give patients more time with loved ones

Full story: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2026/01...
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January 7, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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We were delighted to have welcomed NHS England lead for sickle-cell services Dr Dianne Addei to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital last week🌟

The visit spotlighted the incredible work of our teams in improving outcomes for patients with sickle cell disorder.🩸

Learn more: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/12...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Congratulations to our nurse consultant Dr Jo Bird on being named President-Elect of the UK Oncology Nursing Society 👏

@j0bird.bsky.social will support incoming President Dr Mary Tanay for two years before assuming the Presidency herself.
#UKONS2025

Learn more: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/12...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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📢We are very proud to announce that Dr Matt Wiles, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care and Clinical Lead for Major Trauma, is to be presented with the prestigious Featherstone Professorship. 🪶

Only 12 previous anaesthetists have been recipients.

Read more: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/12...
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December 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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We’re piloting cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to transform how wounds are assessed and monitored in patients’ homes📲

Clinicians can now capture high-quality images with a smartphone with AI to analyse and track healing.

Read more here👇 www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/12...
Cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to transform how wounds are assessed and monitored in patients’ homes - Sheffield Teaching Hospital
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has become one of the first in the UK to pilot cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to transform how wounds are assessed and monitored in p...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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🎯Oncology trainee? Thinking about your exams?

Booking is now open for Weston Park Cancer Centre's relaunched online FRCR Part 2 Preparation Course - now updated to reflect latest exam reforms and clinical practice standards.

📅28th -30th Jan 2026

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December 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Good luck to our sustainability and pharmacy teams, deserving finalists in tonight's HFMA Healthcare Finance Awards 🌍✨

The Medicines Assessment for Discharge scheme has improved patient experience & lessened the environmental impact of hospital-dispensed medicines

#HFMAAwards2025 #Sustainability
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December 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM