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Asian strict covid border restrictions frustrate summer plan of Sheffield’s international students
Students looking to return home for the summer have faced tough and changing restrictions as they try to travel back to Asian countries. The Omicron variant of Covid-19...
Students Divided on Paid LFTs
By Caillin McDaid As of next Friday, lateral flow tests (LFT) will no longer be free in England prompting divided opinions amongst Sheffield’s students. LFTs are...
Student medics’ new charity
By Daisy Kimpton Four trainee doctors from the University of Sheffield have set up a new charity to raise awareness of the health inequalities faced by 'marginalised'...
Sheffield’s dental crisis causes waitlists of up to two years
People in Sheffield who do not have access to a regular dentist can find themselves waiting up to two years for an appointment. At yesterday's meeting of Sheffield...
What are the new guidelines for people who get Covid in Sheffield from 1 April?
Sheffield City Council has revealed recent changes to Covid guidelines, including the closure of PCR testing sites. You will no longer be able to book a PCR test after...
Medical technology launch event today in Sheffield
A medical technology outreach company launched an event today introducing a number of start up companies to help South Yorkshire.The company, P4SY promoting universal...
Latest in Health
Asian strict covid border restrictions frustrate summer plan of Sheffield’s international students
Students looking to return home for the summer have faced tough and changing restrictions as they try to travel back to Asian countries. The Omicron variant of Covid-19...
Students Divided on Paid LFTs
By Caillin McDaid As of next Friday, lateral flow tests (LFT) will no longer be free in England prompting divided opinions amongst Sheffield’s students. LFTs are...
Student medics’ new charity
By Daisy Kimpton Four trainee doctors from the University of Sheffield have set up a new charity to raise awareness of the health inequalities faced by 'marginalised'...
Sheffield’s dental crisis causes waitlists of up to two years
People in Sheffield who do not have access to a regular dentist can find themselves waiting up to two years for an appointment. At yesterday's meeting of Sheffield...
What are the new guidelines for people who get Covid in Sheffield from 1 April?
Sheffield City Council has revealed recent changes to Covid guidelines, including the closure of PCR testing sites. You will no longer be able to book a PCR test after...
Medical technology launch event today in Sheffield
A medical technology outreach company launched an event today introducing a number of start up companies to help South Yorkshire.The company, P4SY promoting universal...
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Is life with Covid nearly back to normal?
By Alex Bull The Government’s relaxation of Covid restrictions seems to have taken full effect as people continue their daily lives as normal despite continuously high numbers of cases. Shoppers in Meadowhall shopping centre over the weekend reported that amongst...
Campaign launched to combat illegal tobacco trade in Sheffield
Smokefree Sheffield has today launched a campaign to put a stop to the criminal activity surrounding cheap and illicit tobacco and to reduce smoking rates in Sheffield. The city council-backed campaign demonstrates how cheap and illicit tobacco is a huge,...
Sheffield facing a crisis in housing for the elderly
By Alfie Rycroft Sheffield is facing escalating problems in trying to find enough adult housing and social care for the elderly people living in the city. Yesterday councillors on the City Council's Education, Health and Care Transitional Committee said there was a...
Sheffield’s autism friendly hair salon proving popular
By Ellie Pierce A Sheffield hair salon has dedicated part of its premises to create a safe and comfortable environment for people living with autism. Kathy Chisholm became the owner of The Cutting Crew on London Road in November 2020. She says that since...
Sunday social eating event in Sheffield welcomes all
By Emily Mukherjee A social eating ‘pay as you feel event’ is being organised by Greg Hewitt, Student Engagement and Development Coordinator at The University of Sheffield. Plans are for the event to take place every Sunday, at Foodhall on Brown Street. Meals are...
Sheffield medical research facility awarded £7.9m
Research into incurable diseases will be funded by a £7.9m grant given to the Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF). Announced this week by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), the money will enable experts to look into innovative treatments for...