Your Health and Care in Rotherham

It’s never too late to quit smoking and you will notice almost immediate improvements to your health when you stop. is a great time to join others giving quitting a go from 1 October!

People aged 75-79 can get a free vaccination to protect themselves from RSV, a common lung infection that can lead to serious illnesses like pneumonia.

Read more about RSV vaccination here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/

Join us on Monday 30 September as we look back on our progress, achievements and challenges from the past 12 months at our Annual General Meeting.
Date: Monday 30 September
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Register to join online here https://bit.ly/SYAGM24

If you need support with a crying baby, why not discuss your ICON Coping with a Crying Plan with your Health Visitor or Midwife, so they can offer you help, support and advice.

Never, ever shake a baby, as this can lead to brain injury

Visit➡ https://iconcope.org/

Pregnant women are eligible for a free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect their babies from serious lung infections

You can get your vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Talk to your GP or maternity service to book yours

Read more: https://ow.ly/ZfMy50TvbbS

Thousands of South Yorkshire residents have been supported to stop smoking thanks to the innovative QUIT programme in our region’s hospitals.

Developed in partnership with Yorkshire Cancer Research, the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw QUIT Programme embeds treatment for to***co addiction into the routine care offered to every patient who smokes attending any hospital in South Yorkshire.

Last week, partners from across South Yorkshire came together to celebrate the success of QUIT and hear about the impact the programme is having on our residents.

Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/95m950Tu6wn

We're urging parents and guardians to make sure their children’s vaccinations are up to date!

Across the country we have seen increased cases of measles and whooping cough. If they're not vaccinated, they're not protected.

➡nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

‼NEWS‼
During September NHS South Yorkshire is supporting the campaign to highlight the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and raise awareness of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Read more: https://ow.ly/3xy050Tu2aa

This week, 23-27 September is

is dedicated to raising awareness about infant crying, supporting parents and carers, and preventing serious injuries, illnesses caused by Abusive Head Trauma, often resulting from shaking a baby.

Visit https://ow.ly/XUTX50Tt8uR

‼NEWS‼
Eligible people can now book flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for additional protection ahead of winter.

Anyone eligible can book their vaccinations via the NHS website, the NHS App, or by calling 119 for free if they can’t get online.

Read more: https://ow.ly/2s3U50Tt5ur

Pregnant women are eligible for a free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect their babies from serious lung infections

You can get your vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule yours

Read more: https://ow.ly/FXTf50TnHfr

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help.
The service is effective, confidential and free.
Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at https://ow.ly/aHCf50TnHcq

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​
Call, go online or use the NHS App.
➡️ nhs.uk/111

Children with an asthma action plan are four times less likely to have to go to hospital for their asthma.

Getting the inhaler technique right with a spacer or facemask is one of the most important things you can do to help your child stay well.

Pregnant women are eligible for a free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect their babies from serious lung infections.

You can get your vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule yours.

World Su***de Prevention Day 2024 is a call to action to: ‘Start the Conversation’. To gain skills and confidence to help someone who may be considering su***de free su***de awareness training is available https://www.zerosu***dealliance.com/su***de-awareness-training

Start the conversation today. Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. Together, we can make a difference and prioritise su***de prevention, ensuring everyone gets the help they need. ***dePreventionDay

This awareness week (9–15 Sep) spotlights how we can greatly improve asthma care for children and young people, to help them live their best lives—good asthma control means having no symptoms.

Search to learn more.

Some GP services will be affected due to collective action.
GP practices will still be open, and you should be able to book appointments.
Your GP practice should inform you of any changes to services.

High blood pressure rarely shows symptoms. But if left untreated, can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk at nhs.uk/bloodpressure

It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school when they are unwell.
Follow this advice on when to keep your child home.
➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

📣SAVE THE DATE
NHS South Yorkshire is hosting their 2024 Annual General Meeting on Monday 30 September. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear reflections from the past year.

Find out more details, including how to join, here: https://ow.ly/v7zE50T4TZZ

Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk at nhs.uk/bloodpressure

Some GP services will be affected due to collective action.

GP practices will still be open, and you should be able to book appointments.
Your GP practice should inform you of any changes to services.