✨ A wife's incredible Valentine's gift of a kidney saved her husband's life, enabling him to compete in the British Transplant Games. A true act of love! 📍 BBC Leeds 🇬🇧

British Transplant Games: 'I gave my husband a kidney for Valentine's Day'

Glyn Davies, 64, will be at the British Transplant Games after receiving a kidney from his wife.

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The British Transplant Games are officially underway! From the Opening Ceremony to inspiring stories and an unforgettable atmosphere, here's a look at some of our highlights so far. Stay tuned for more incredible moments, celebrations and sporting action over the coming days!

A wonderful end to the British Transplant Games in Sheffield today. We are ready to take up the challenge to better the amazing 2026 event with Birmingham having the privilege to host the games in 2027. We look forward to welcoming all Birmingham next year 🤗 @unibirmingham.bsky.social

Family of organ donor and man whose life was saved meet at transplant games - AOL UK - goo.gl/alerts/NMdymL #GoogleAlerts

Family of organ donor and man whose life was saved meet at transplant games - AOL

The family of an organ donor met the recipient of their late loved one’s liver at the transplant games on Saturday. They met before a donor run during the largest ever Westfield Health British Transpl...

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Many congratulations to Dr Imran Aziz, honorary consultant gastroenterologist, on winning The Nutrition Society Cuthbertson Medal 2026. 🎖👏 The award was given in recognition of his research into irritable bowel syndrome #IBS and other gut disorders Full story: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2026/02...

Congratulations to Dr Maimoona Ali, a consultant in palliative medicine and chaplain Sabia Rehman who have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the UK’s health and care sector in the first ever British Muslim Health Awards ✨ Full story: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2026/01...

Radiation treatment following surgery can be safely omitted in thyroid cancer patients whose disease is at low risk of returning, new research shows Weston Park Cancer Centre researchers said the findings will give patients more time with loved ones Full story: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2026/01...

Congratulations to our nurse consultant Dr Jo Bird on being named President-Elect of the UK Oncology Nursing Society 👏 @j0bird.bsky.social will support incoming President Dr Mary Tanay for two years before assuming the Presidency herself. #UKONS2025 Learn more: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/12...

We were delighted to have welcomed NHS England lead for sickle-cell services Dr Dianne Addei to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital last week🌟 The visit spotlighted the incredible work of our teams in improving outcomes for patients with sickle cell disorder.🩸 Learn more: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/12...

Great to attend the @britishima.bsky.social #healthcare awards last night Proud to see 2 @sth.nhs.uk colleagues nominated for awards & to get a team photo of our #TeamSTH contingent! Congrats to all the winners and great to catch up with friends @salmanwaqar.bsky.social @draaliya.bsky.social

Congratulations to Dr Gordon Sloan on being presented with the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists Rising Star Award ✨ Gordon was recognised for work with the Sheffield diabetes research team to improve understanding of #diabeticneuropathy Find out more: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/11...

Great to speak as Chair of @sth.nhs.uk at the launch of the #BritishTransplantGames that comes to #Sheffield in Aug 2026, alongside Deputy Mayor Andrew Sangar and #Sheffield legend @petemckee.bsky.social A huge celebration of the gift of life coming to Sheffield @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social

Yesterday (23rd) and today we are celebrating Nursing & Midwifery Support Worker Day! From wards to clinics & community teams, your compassion, dedication & hard work make a huge difference every single day. Keep an eye on our page to meet them & join us in saying a big thank you! 👏💙

Why are so many people being kept out of work by ill health? And what can we actually do about it? In the latest ep of #HealthOntheLine, Matthew Taylor speaks with Sir Charlie Mayfield about his review into worklessness, and how employers and the NHS can team up to fix it. 🔗 buff.ly/Nal3t3E

Surgeons at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital have become the first in the region to successfully send a patient home the same day as having brain tumour surgery. Michelle Steers, 55, was back home within hours of having a craniotomy to remove a benign meningioma. www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/11...

Congratulations to Professor Alan Lobo who has been nominated by the Health Service Journal Awards as a 'Clinical Leader of the Year'. Alan is one of only a handful of exceptional leaders across the NHS shortlisted for the prestigious honour. Read more here: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/11...

Our researchers are proud to be launching a world-first clinical trial to support people living with MND using remote monitoring tech, which will help them to have access to breathing support from home. The trial will run across 12 areas of England Read more here ➡️ www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/11...

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World-first NHS trial to transform care for people with motor neurone disease

People living with motor neurone disease (MND) will benefit from a world first NHS clinical trial using innovative remote monitoring tech, helping them to access breathing support from home.

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Jesse Eisenberg is making headlines by sharing his decision to donate one of his kidneys altruistically. With our transplant list at its highest ever, we're pleased to see a light shone on this important method of donation👉 https://www.today.com/health/news/jesse-eisenberg-donating-kidney-rcna240753

EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Eisenberg Reveals He Is Donating a Kidney to a Stranger: 'A No-Brainer'

The "Now You See Me: Now You Don't" star shared the news of his upcoming altruistic kidney donation on TODAY.

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Congratulations to our Chair Mahmud Nawaz, who has been named a ‘Rising Star’ by the Health Service Journal✨ Mahmud was one of 14 up-and-coming healthcare leaders spotlighted in the list, which was published alongside its annual power list of most influential Black and minority ethnic leaders

Good luck to our three finalists in tonight's Nursing Times awards ✨ 🌟Ingrid Fuchs Cancer Nursing: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease 🌟Ingrid Fuchs Cancer Nursing: Teenage & Young Adults Cancer Service 🌟Technology & Data: digital educator team #NTA2025 #NursingTimes #nursing #HealthCare

Congratulations to our acute pain team who have won not one, but FOUR national awards 🔥 The team scooped the Team of the Year ‘Innovation of the Year, Allied Health Professional, and Nurse of the Year titles in recognition of the exceptional care they provide to patients. 🥳

Dr Richard Wassall, Consultant in Anaesthetics and Pain Medicine and Clinical Lead for Acute Pain, said the accolades were an "incredible achievement" which put "Sheffield on the map for inspiring further excellence within the field.” 🏆🥳 ⤵️ www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/10...

Four top national awards for city’s acute pain team put Sheffield excellence on the map  - Sheffield Teaching Hospital

The acute pain team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals have picked up four out of a possible six national awards

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🍽️ It's NHS Chef of the Year finals week! 🧑‍🍳 👩‍🍳 Good luck 🍀 to our culinary duo Martin Spray and Chloe Millis-Poole who will be showcasing their talents after winning the regional heat to become one of eight national finalists in the NHS Chef of the Year competition 🔥 #NHSChef2025 #NHSCatering

A baby found to have a rare sight-threatening eye cancer is now expected to have his vision saved thanks to a world-leading screening study. Vicky and Joey Underhay, who signed up to the Generation study at Jessop Wing, are one of the first families to benefit. ➡️ www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/10...

Pete is one of 118 newly funded Churchill Fellows. He will explore how world-leading centres in the USA and Australia are using full-colour, mechanically realistic 3D printed models for surgical education.

Congratulations to Pete Metherall, clinical scientist and founder of our 3D Lab, on winning a prestigious Churchill Fellowship to improve surgical training and patient care through cutting-edge technology.

Here are two things you didn’t know about allied health professionals this #AHPsDay… They are the third largest clinical workforce in health and care 💙 There are 14 AHP professions from art therapists to physiotherapists, and many more talented people in between 🎨 Happy #AHPsDay to everybody!

Congratulations to community colleagues Elaine Green and Gabrielle Coe who have been recognised for their exceptional dedication to patient care with the award of the prestigious Queen’s Nurse title. 👑 Full story: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/10...