Innovative digital health hub aims to transform how patients in South Yorkshire are treated
A new £4 million digital healthcare hub to tackle healthcare inequalities is set to transform how patients are treated in South Yorkshire.
Heating on prescription scheme significantly improved health and wellbeing - new research
A scheme that provides heating on prescription to some vulnerable NHS patients significantly improved their health and wellbeing, according to new research by Sheffield Hallam University.
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
Hallam publishes first qualitative study into the role of physical activity and long Covid
Academics from Sheffield Hallam University have published the first qualitative study exploring the role that physical activity plays in the experiences of people living with long Covid.
State-of-the-art simulated hospital ward unveiled at Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University has expanded its healthcare training facilities with a new state-of-the-art simulated hospital ward to help prepare nursing and allied health profession (AHP) students for practice.
Community plays a key role in alcohol harm and recovery – new research
Belonging to a social community where alcohol plays a part in the group identity can be a help and a hindrance to people with alcohol problems, according to new research.
Fingerprint breakthrough in breast cancer detection
A team of scientists from Sheffield Hallam University has successfully developed a pioneering non-invasive method for detecting breast cancer from fingerprints, with 98% accuracy
Sheffield Hallam VR healthcare expert recognised by international gaming industry
A Sheffield Hallam University researcher whose pioneering virtual reality (VR) technology in healthcare has helped amputees, burns victims and children with limb injuries to rehabilitate, has been recognised internationally by The Game Awards and included in its prestigious Future Class 2022.
Move More Month marked with new commitment to create healthier, happier and more connected Sheffield
Sheffield’s Move More Month 2021 is being recognised this June with the launch of a new physical activity strategy and a free interactive city-wide game that more than 45,000 people are anticipated to play over a six-week period.
First-of-its-kind study shines a light on the ‘essential contribution’ of GP nurses
A new report from Sonnet Impact and Sheffield Hallam University has laid bare the unique contribution of general practice nurses (GPNs) and the importance of the profession under the NHS Long Term Plan.