Research confirms being active helps pupils in school
Encouraging physical activity can play a vital role in helping children and young people to catch-up on missed schoolwork and support their mental health throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, new research from Sheffield Hallam reveals.
Pioneering cancer support service launches in Sheffield following successful pilot
A new cancer support service which improves medical care, minimises time spent in hospital and reduces the likelihood of complications from surgery has launched in Sheffield, following a successful trial with over 150 patients from the region.
£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.
Sheffield Hallam secures six-figure UKRI grant for robotics project to support older people
Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded £400,000 to create a friendly robotic service for preventive care amongst older adults at risk of frailty
National conversation launched to help people with health conditions to become more active
A national conversation around making it easier for people with long-term health conditions to be more physically active has been launched by the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University and Sport England
The Anvil
• Ideal for those seeking accommodation in Sheffield with ensuite bathrooms and shared kitchens • Medium-sized residence with five-bedroom flats • Located on quiet street near City Centre and Ecclesall Road • Close to Hallam active gym, bars, and restaurants
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How our pioneering new healthcare model is helping people stay active
A new model for referring patients with long-term health conditions developed as part of the London 2012 Olympic Legacy is providing answers to one of the biggest health challenges across the world — how to get us all to move more.
Easier To Be Active
One in three of us in England live with a health condition and we are twice as likely to be amongst the least physically active, yet we know that being active can help to manage our conditions and increase our quality and length of life.
The Value of Walking
This study provides further evidence that walking regularly can have a positive effect on our health and well-being.