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Why food businesses love this 'foodie hub' neighbourhood

Poor incontinence care costs NHS over half a billion pounds a year

Springwood care worker Lauren Flint and resident Linda Cain

Springwood residents say it with flowers for national arts event

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

The 12 worst-rated nursing homes in Sheffield, according to the CQC

Campaigners have urged the Government to extend Wednesday’s deadline for the “alternative fund” of the Energy Bill Support Scheme.

Households have 1 day left to apply for £400 help towards energy bills

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

The cash boost is being delivered by councils in England, Scotland and Wales and aims to provide financial support to around 900,000 households - here’s how to apply.

Thousands of households can now apply for £400 energy bill help

Nurses are being offered a £5,000 ‘golden hello’ to take jobs in Sheffield care homes.

Nurses offered £5,000 ‘golden hello’ to take Sheffield care home jobs

Zeezy Qureshi (CEO Motion Fitness) at Ponds Forge. Picture Scott Merrylees

How a Sheffield partnership is getting the elderly exercising and making it fun

Unison has urged ministers to abandon the “draconian” no jab, no job policy (Photo: Getty Images)

Mandatory jab deadline for carers risks ‘catastrophic’ staff shortages

The vaccine rollout in Sheffield has significantly reduced the risk to elderly people of dying after catching Covid.

New data reveals the number of Covid-related deaths in Sheffield care homes

The vaccine rollout in Sheffield has significantly reduced the risk to elderly people of dying after catching Covid.

New data reveals the number of Covid-related deaths in Sheffield care homes

A number of rules have been tweaked. The pictures are for illustrative purposes, concerning weddings (top left); face coverings (top right); hospitality (bottom left) and vaccinations (bottom right)

Here is everything you can and can't do from today as rules are tweaked followin...

Previously all visitors had to remain outside when they wanted to see family members in care homes. Here, at Beechy Knoll Care Home, family members celebrate resident Kitty's 104th birthday last year. Family members l-r: Dave Little, Helen Cox, Jackie and Richard Little.

Sheffield care homes start indoor visits from nominated friends and family – the...

Hand holding is now permitted, but hugs and kisses are still not allowed (Photo: Shutterstock)

Indoor care home visits with hand holding is now permitted in England - the new ...

Every care home resident will be permitted to nominate a single named visitor to see them regularly (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes will allow regular visits from 8 March in England - new rules explain...

Deaths in Sheffied care homes increased significantly last year (stock image).

Care home deaths almost three times higher during first wave

Current Covid outbreak levels in English care homes are ‘deeply concerning’

Stock picture of an elderly man used for illustrative purposes only. Picture: Brian Eyre

City's care homes should allow safe visits during lockdown

Rapid Covid tests could allow Christmas care home visits - but is the government...

Greg Fell, director of public health at Sheffield Council

Sheffield's Public Health director shares advice on how to protect care home res...

Stock picture of elderly care. Picture: Brian Eyre

This is why Sheffield Council believes the city's care homes are prepared for a ...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson after making a statement in the House of Commons in London, setting out a new three-tier system of controls for coronavirus in England.

The 10 new rules everyone in Sheffield must follow as Tier 2 lockdown announced

Graham Moore, Westfield Health chairman

We have to keep calm and accept our responsiblities to fight virus​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Greg Fell, director of public health at Sheffield Council.

"We are in for a difficult winter with Covid-19. This is not trivial" says Sheff...

Exemptions to local lockdown restrictions will be made for childcare purposes (Photo: Shutterstock)

Grandparents are exempt from local lockdown restrictions - here are the rules ex...

Care homes will be prioritised for testing. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes will be given free PPE until March under new coronavirus plans

Newfield Nursing Home, Sheffield, April 2020 (photo: SWNS).

Jobs at risk as care home put up for sale

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Oldham in Greater Manchester is the latest UK area to impose a local lockdown

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Care homes did not have enough guidance on how to stop spread of Covid-19

Sick Sheffield care home workers felt 'under pressure' to work

Greg Fell, Sheffield's director of public health.

‘It’s not all over’ - Stark message issued by health chief

A paramedic holds a sign warning crew members not to enter a contaminated vehicle. Photo: PA

More than 850 deaths in Yorkshire care homes linked to coronavirus since start o...

Many people are wearing masks in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus (Pic: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Should we be wearing masks and do they work?

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Care homes in ‘critical need’ offered emergency PPE by Sheffield Council

Janet and staff at Sandford House.

Sheffield care home leads the way in the fight against coronavirus

Newfield Nursing Home in Heeley is one of the sites operated by Palms Row Health Care.

Sheffield care home chief hails staff for ‘performing miracles’ during coronavir...

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South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have said an investigation is underway after a blaze at a residence in Rotherham this morning.

Investigation launched after fire at residential property

Children's author, Carly Hart, visited Emmaus Catholic and Church of England Primary School in Sheffield after 116 local primary schools received around £2,000 worth of book donations from Bookmark Reading Charity. (Photo courtesy of Bookmark Reading Charity)

Massive £232,000 book donation to 116 local primary schools

June Hall at The Bakers Shop, on Howard Road, in Walkley, Sheffield, which she has run with her sons Darren and Derek for the last 30 years. It is closing for good on Saturday, November 25

Popular bakery in Sheffield closing after 30 years

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