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Sheffield stop smoking service supporting the Stoptober challenge
Stoptober-England’s mass 28 day stop smoking attempt – is back following its huge success last year which saw 160,000 people complete the challenge. During October, Sheffield stop smoking service, which is provided by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, is encouraging smokers throughout …
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Wakefield stop smoking service supporting the Stoptober challenge
Stoptober-England’s mass 28 day stop smoking attempt – is back following its huge success last year which saw 160,000 people complete the challenge. During October, Wakefield stop smoking service, which is provided by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, is encouraging smokers throughout …
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Providing care that is above and beyond to local children in Barnsley
Staff working in the Trust’s health visiting and paediatric services in Barnsley have been recognised for going above and beyond the call of duty. Cherie Miller and Carol Grey were nominated by parents they work with for recognition at this years Above and Beyond Awards, …
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Free safe scoot event for mobility scooter users
Are you struggling with your mobility scooter? Don’t know the laws about using a scooter? Or are you thinking of getting your first scooter? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this free mobility scooter safety event is for you. People are …
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The Trust is fighting flu this season
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has joined the largest ever NHS staff vaccination campaign with the aim of vaccinating as many frontline staff as possible to reduce the spread of flu this season. Last year the flu season led to more than …
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Festival fun at Lodgefest 2013!
Following a summer of festivals, September marked the return of the third annual Lodgefest, a celebration event offering a host of activities for service users. The day-long event kicked off in the morning with an inter-ward football tournament and zumba sessions for those who wanted …
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Health trainers invite local people to healthy lifestyle event
Health trainers from South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are inviting people to the Oasis Café, Exchange Street, South Elmsall, WF9 2RD on Tuesday 17th September 2013 – 9.30am to 2.30pm to find out how they can boost their health and wellbeing. During …
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Local residents in Ferrybridge invited to ‘come lunch with us’
The Wakefield health and wellbeing development team, provided by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation NHS Trust have teamed up with the Pontefract Live at Home Scheme to bring a new lunch time experience to Ferrybridge. Local residents over 60 are invited to come along …
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Teaching people to Be Food Smart
People in and around the Wakefield District have been getting food smart this summer with the community food and health team. The community food and health team, which is provided by the Trust, work across the district to raise awareness of the health benefits of …
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Barnsley event set to be an eye opener
Do you have problems with your sight? How can you keep your eyes healthy? Why should you get your eyes tested? All of these questions and many more will be answered in Barnsley during National Eye Health Week. As part of National Eye Health Week, …
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