News Archive

1st June 2011

Keep Carers Healthy Day - 13th June For advice and support on keeping healthy, pop into Carers Corner on Monday 13th June more

Keep Carers Informed Day - 14th June A number of agencies that joint work with Carers Corner will be coming along to share information with carers on the support that is available here in Rotherham more

Keep Carers Safe Day - 15th June Come to Carers Corner on Wednesday 15th June for support, advice and guidance on keeping people safe more

Consulting With Carers - 16th June Come to Carers Corner on Thursday 16th June and tell us your thoughts on any issues for carers more

19th May 2011

Mental Health Awareness Week – focus on sleep Many people suffer from insomnia and sleep disturbance – this can affect our mood, energy, concentration levels, our relationships and our ability to function during the day. more

New Free Money Advice Service now available at Voluntary Action Rotherham The newly launched ‘Money Advice Service’ provides an opportunity for you to get some clear unbiased money advice to help you make informed choices and help you manage your everyday finances. more

18th May 2011

Three Peaks challenge for RDaSH Team. Two members of staff and four service users from Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) substance misuse services took part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge last weekend to raise money for The Aurora Health Foundation. more

16th May 2011

Free ‘Supporting Parents’ Course Free ‘Supporting Parents’ Course for People who Care for Children with a Long Term Health Condition or Disability more

Free ‘Looking after Me’ Course for Carers Do you care for someone with a long term illness or disability? more

3rd May 2011

Carers Corner 1st Anniversary 11th May 2011 Carers Corner will be marking the 1st anniversary of being open on 11th May, 2011. more

12th April 2011

Rotherham Hospice Extension Completed End-of-life care entered a new era as Rotherham Hospice took on 70 NHS staff—a day after its multi-million pound extension was completed. more

Fundraisers gear up for Bluebell Wood Easter egg run FUND-raisers are rallying round for a children’s hospice by holding their own Easter egg rally using classic motorbikes and cars. more

Free face to face money advice is available at Voluntary Action Rotherham Your opportunity to access free face to face money advice on a range of subjects including personal budgeting, savings and investments and credit and borrowing. These sessions are for anybody who wants advice, there are no qualifying requirements, so book your slot now! more

AGE CONCERN ROTHERHAM IS NOW AGE UK ROTHERHAM From Monday 4th April 2011 Age Concern Rotherham will be known as Age UK Rotherham and will utilise the Age UK logo and brand. All staff and premises will wear and display the new logo from that date. more

Government launches NHS listening exercise Prime Minister David Cameron, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, and Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today launched the Government’s listening exercise on NHS modernisation. more

8th April 2011

Joint Strategic Needs Assessment An opportunity for voluntary and community organisations to contribute to the current and future health and social care needs of the Rotherham population, leading to improved outcomes and reductions in health inequalities. more

1st April 2011

Prostate Cancer Awareness Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK more

National Eye Health Week 13 - 19 June 2011 National Eye Week gives the opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of regular sight tests to improve the early detection of eye diseases and of deterioration of sight, saving the sight of thousands of people and improving quality of life for thousands more. more

31st March 2011

Review of Children's Congenital Cardiac Services The NHS is reviewing how it delivers congenital heart services to children in England and Wales. more