£4m funding boost to expand pioneering cancer support service across South Yorkshire
A pioneering exercise, nutrition and wellbeing cancer support service that has helped more than 1,000 people in Sheffield prepare for and recover from cancer treatment has received a £4 million funding boost to expand across South Yorkshire.
Double success for Sheffield Hallam at national Radiography Awards
A radiotherapy student and lecturer from Sheffield Hallam University are celebrating after a double success at the Radiography Awards 2023.
Exercise to be prescribed to people with cancer in new approach developed and researched in Sheffield
A pioneering physical activity programme designed to help people with cancer prepare for and recover from treatment will be launched at Sheffield Hallam's Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) with funding from Yorkshire Cancer Research.
New initiative set to tackle loneliness through football
A new initiative to bring people together through the power of football, connection, and shared experience is set to launch in Sheffield later this month.
National Cancer Plan is a bold ambition that must leave no one behind
The newly published National Cancer Plan presents a pivotal opportunity to revolutionise cancer care in England.
The pandemic one year on
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the whole of society over the last year in many ways. One demographic hit especially hard has been university students – a million-strong community across the country.
Addressing maternal health inequalities through research and partnerships
This month, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) announced £50 million funding for nine universities to make up a new research consortium to help address inequalities in maternal health.
The vital role of physical activity in our nation’s health
Lord Darzi’s recently published independent review of the NHS in England made for stark reading, where he described the NHS as being in a ‘critical condition’.
Moving beyond treatment: A new vision for population health
The UK stands at a critical crossroads in public health. As we face rising rates of preventable conditions and widening health inequalities, it's becoming increasingly clear that our traditional approach to healthcare - one that prioritises treatment over prevention - is no longer sustainable.
Privacy and security crucial for healthcare robot adoption – according to new report
Robotic systems for healthcare must prioritise security and privacy protections, according to a new white paper published by Sheffield Hallam University.