Diabetes poses one of the major health risks in the region according to Stephen Ryan, Head of North England for Diabetes UK. Diabetes can lead to very serious health situations including leg amputations and blindness yet many people are unaware of dangers or the distinction between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Simon Thake reports for Sheffield Live!
A Sheffield research team are testing a miniature imaging scanner to improve health diagnostics for new born babies. The neo-natal magnetic resonance scanner is one of only two in the world. It has been developed as part of a research project into the benefits of paediatric brain scans, led by University of Sheffield researchers Paul Griffiths, professor of radiology and Martyn Paley, professor of biomedical imaging. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Sheffield Central MP Paul Blomfield has been out on the streets campaigning and meeting with residents in Manor Park and Highfield as part of a day of action on the crisis in the NHS. The Labour MP, a fierce critic of Government health policies, has accused Prime Minister Theresa May of cynical disregard of the crisis in mental health services for young people. Simon Thake reports for Sheffield Live!
Prime Minister, Teresa May has outlined plans to tackle what she described as the “hidden injustice” and stigma of mental illness. The PM said there will be additional training for teachers, an extra £15m for community care, and a £67.7m investment into online services such as self-checks to help diagnose mental health in its early stages so surferers can get the help they need. Mrs May’s speech comes as she outlined her plans to use the state to create a “shared society”. Tim Jones is the founder of Sheffield mental health action group, a charity organisation where mental health surferers meet to socialise.
Ray Matthews of Rotherham, aged 75, has been honoured with the British Citizens Award for his exceptional contribution to the community after a series of fundraising marathons. Matthews began the challenge in July last year to run 75 marathons in 75 days, and to raise £75,000 to pay for a soft playground and specialist equipment for Newman School, a special needs school in Rotherham. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Scientists and clinicians in Sheffield are set to receive close to £1 million from Cancer Research UK and the National Institute for Health Research. The funding is to support ground-breaking work at the city’s Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre over a five year period. The Centre is a collaboration between scientists at the University of Sheffield and the clinical trials unit at Weston Park Cancer Hospital, part of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Around 100 doctors, nurses and scientists in the city are devoting their energies to developing innovative and more effective cancer treatments. Baillor Jalloh spoke to Professor Sarah Danson of the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre.
Sheffield’s public health unit is getting behind the national HIV Awareness Week to raise awareness of the disease and the benefits of getting tested. The week long campaign which runs up to 1st December, World AIDS Day will highlight the impact of HIV on people’s lives and promote access to the screening tests available. Sheffield Live! reporter Simon Thake spoke to Greg Fell, director of public health at Sheffield City Council.
Families gathered in the Peace Gardens as water cascades, lights and nearby buildings turned purple to mark World Prematurity Day. The Sheffield Hospitals Charity and staff from the Neonatal Unit organised the awareness raising event to highlight the challenges of pre-term birth. It is estimated that one in ten babies are born prematurely worldwide and that premature birth is the leading cause of death in infants under five. Around 700 premature and sick babies are admitted annually to the Jessop Wing’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the number continues to increase. Azz Mohammed reports for Sheffield Live!
Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are encouraging patients with minor illnesses to make more use of community pharmacists as part of a week long self care campaign. Sheffield CCG are advising patients to seek out the expert advice and treatment on offer at their local pharmacy for common illnesses such as aches and pains, colds and flu, itchy skin conditions and simple eye infections. Many local pharmacists are now offering private consultation areas and no appointment is needed. Sheffield Live! report Baillor Jalloh spoke to Sheffield GP, David St John Livesey.
Blind Sheffield pianist and charity fundraiser Bill Skipworth has regained his vision after a successful operation. Skipworth, whose sight has progressively deteriorated over 20 years, was left totally blind after a failed operation earlier this year. As a supporter of Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind, the pianist has performed many fundraising concerts. Simon Thake reports for Sheffield Live!.