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Ambitious Caring Together
News from Rotherham’s hospital and community health services
After captivating visitors at the world-renowned RHS Chelsea Flower Show next year, one of the show’s 13 flagship gardens will find a new home in Rotherham. Each year, RHS Chelsea Flower Show invites visitors to experience the very best in landscape design, highlighting gardens that champion good causes, spotlight charities, and showcase gardening themes. Next year, the Asthma + Lung UK Breathing Space garden will compete for the show’s sought after trophies. Thanks to funding from Project Giving Back, the garden will then make its way to Rotherham’s Breathing Space. It will then become a permanent therapeutic space for patients and staff of The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust’s community location.
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Rotherham set to bloom with prestige after next year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show This serene, restorative garden is designed for people living with lung conditions and will feature accessible paths, therapeutic planting, and a floating platform for breath-focused practices. This calm, supportive space will incorporate innovative sustainable materials including a new carbon-capture concrete technology. The Asthma + Lung UK Breathing Space Garden has been designed by Angus Thompson and will be constructed by Dan Flyn mentoring a local (Rotherham) team, and is sponsored by Project Giving Back – a grant-making scheme giving charitable organisations the chance to apply for a fullyfunded garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Angus said, “The design was inspired by speaking to the Asthma + Lung UK community and patients at Breathing Space Rotherham about what they wanted from a garden. We hope the garden will help foster a greater understanding of the mental and physical
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benefits of access to green space, particularly for those with breathing difficulties.
“At the heart of the woodland-edged garden, a ‘breathing space platform’ will be a place for mindful movement and therapeutic activity, where visitors can breathe in the scent of pines, and exhale beside softly moving water.” “Thanks to Project Giving Back, the garden will have a lasting legacy at Breathing Space in Rotherham. We’re honoured to develop the design with patients, staff and the local community and we look forward to next year’s Chelsea.” Bob Kirton, Managing Director at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, said, “We’re really excited to be bringing this to our town next year, working in partnership with Asthma + Lung UK and the talented garden designers.
“Breathing Space is all about creating a calm, supportive environment for people with respiratory conditions. Bringing a Chelsea Flower Show garden here is a fantastic opportunity to enhance that vision and produce a truly uplifting space for our patients and community.” Sarah Sleet, Chief Executive at Asthma + Lung UK, said “We’d like visitors to be inspired to think about their own breathing, and take a moment to exhale during their busy day and experience a moment of calm. We also want to highlight the invisible impact of breathlessness for the one in five people in the UK who will develop a lung condition in their lifetime, and for people to be more aware of Asthma and Lung UK’s vision of a world where everyone has healthy lungs.”
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Reflections from our Chair As we close 2025, I want to thank our colleagues and partners for their dedication and care to the people of Rotherham. This year, our teams over 5,000 strong - have supported the health and wellbeing of a population of more than 270,000 across Rotherham, reflecting our values of being Ambitious, Caring, Together. We’ve made progress across urgent and emergency care, expanded Same Day Emergency Care and invested in our estates and facilities for pre-operative assessment.
A message from our Chief Executive I’m incredibly proud of our colleagues whose commitment and innovation have recently been recognised nationally. Our paediatric diabetes work was highly commended at the HSJ Awards, and we won at the Nursing Times Workforce Awards for our inclusive approach to recruitment and development. These accolades reflect the talent, compassion and teamwork across our Trust. You can find out more on the following pages. We have also recently received the results of the 2025 CQC maternity survey where we have been named as one of the top five Trusts in the country to receive ‘better than expected’ results. This is a fantastic achievement and reflects positively on the care our teams provide to pregnant women before, during and after birth. As we head into the festive period, my heartfelt thanks go to all our staff who will be working in the hospital and across our community services over Christmas and
Work is continuing on our new sexual health clinic which will open in 2026, followed by our brand new fracture clinic. Our approach to continuous quality improvement is now well embedded, and we remain ambitious about becoming an outstanding organisation for our patients and communities. I am also pleased with the national and international recognition teams and individuals have received for their work, with award wins and shortlistings across a number of clinical and non-clinical areas.
further enhancements to patient care and experience, as well as making the Trust the best place to work. These focus areas will help us deliver safer, more personalised care and improve outcomes for the people we serve. Thank you to our colleagues, volunteers, governors, partners, and the Rotherham community for your support. Together, we’ll keep listening, learning and improving and look forward to continuing our journey to excellence in 2026
Looking ahead to 2026, we will build on this momentum. Our priorities include making
Dr Mike Richmond Chair
A message from our Lead Governor
Speak to your governors and have your say I’m Geoff, a member of the Council of Governors. I was first elected as a Public Governor in November 2020. Since then, I’ve taken on the role of Lead Governor. Today, I want to speak to you about the role of your Council of Governors. Normally when I explain our role, people have two main questions: “what does that mean to me?” and “what is the role of a governor for?”.
New Year, ensuring our patients continue to receive the care they need. Their dedication ensures patients receive safe, compassionate care every day of the year. Our services remain available if you need us but please only attend the Urgent and Emergency Care Centre if you need emergency or urgent medical attention. If it’s not an emergency, use NHS 111 online or by phone, or visit a local pharmacy for advice and support. Further advice for looking after your health and wellbeing this winter is available in this edition of Your Health.
On behalf of everyone at the Trust, I wish you all a safe and peaceful festive season and a Happy New Year. Dr Richard Jenkins Chief Executive
Having a Council of Governors means you have a voice. We represent the interests of Trust members but also patients and members of the wider Rotherham population. By talking to us, you can provide comments on the performance of Trust services and the care the Trust provides. These comments can be informed by your own experiences, or those of your friends, family or community. A governor’s role is to be the link between the Trust’s Board of Directors and its members but also the patients and the population of Rotherham. It’s our job to communicate your experiences, concerns or praise to the board. Good or bad, we can make sure you can have your say.
Some may read that and think “it’s such a large organisation, why does my feedback matter?”. We want to assure you: every voice matters and we welcome all constructive feedback. Whether you have something positive or negative to say, your feedback is important. It will help build the services that serve the real needs of the patients and people of Rotherham. But we can only feedback what we hear from patients, service users, visitors and the public. So we need to hear from you about what we do well, what we don’t do well and what would make a difference to the patients and people of Rotherham. If you’re wondering how do I do that, the easiest ways are: • Sign up to become a member of the Trust. Email: rgh-tr.foundation.trust@nhs.net or scan the QR code to access the form . • Or send an email to the governors email address: rgh-tr.public.governors@nhs.net
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Trust wins Best Employer for Diversity and Inclusion at the Nursing Times Workforce Awards
In November, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust won a national workforce award as they were named ‘Best Employer for Diversity and Inclusion’ at the prestigious Nursing Times Workforce Awards. The award win recognised their work with the ReSTORE programme. ReSTORE is the Refugee Support, Training, Orientation, Recruitment and Education programme. It’s a pathway for registered nurses who have come to the UK as refugees to re-qualify and join the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
One nurse who has benefitted from the programme is Zhaleh Alipanak. In her home country of Iran, Zhaleh had worked as a nurse for 12 years. She had experience in A&E and critical care. Zhaleh moved to the UK in 2019 as a refugee as her life was in danger in her home country. On arriving to the UK, she was unable to work as a nurse at first. Then, with support from The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust’s Education and Development Team and the ReSTORE programme, she was able to return to her profession.
“I didn’t know any way back to nursing before I heard of the ReSTORE programme.” Zhaleh began. “It felt like a miracle.”
Helen Dobson, Chief Nurse at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, shared her pride in both Zhaleh’s and the Trust’s achievements.
Zhaleh explained how the ReSTORE programme and the Education and Development Team helped her return to her profession. “The programme found me a role at Rotherham Hospital, first as a healthcare support worker. Then, the Trust and the ReSTORE programme supported me to complete my OSCE and OET so that I could work as a nurse in the UK.
“We’re really proud to say we’ve supported Zhaleh to find her way back to a career in nursing. We’re also really pleased to see how much returning to her career has meant to her.
She now works as a nurse on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Rotherham Hospital. “From my first day in the UK, I wanted to become a nurse here and find the way to do it. I always knew that’s who I am – a nurse. That kept me going.”
“Winning the award for ‘Best Employer for Diversity and Inclusion’ is a landmark achievement for the Trust. To be able to say that inclusion is something we are nationally the best at one is something that we are immensely proud of. We will do our utmost to continue to champion diversity in both our organisation and in the wider Rotherham community.”
“They make patients like Midwives win me seen and cared for safeguarding award spiritually” Patient reflects on chaplaincy support A patient who spent six months in hospital with a chronic illness has praised the Chaplaincy Department at Rotherham Hospital for being there during her hardest moments. During April Butler’s stay on Ward A5, the Chaplaincy Department provided comfort and support to both her and her family. Sharing her story, April said: “Being in hospital was a really challenging experience for me but also my family. My parents really struggled emotionally. It was difficult for them to see me in hospital for so long, with my health being so unpredictable. “Through some of the hardest moments of my stay in hospital, the Chaplaincy Department were there and helped me. “The chapel became a place for me to escape. There were often new displays and information around the chapel, which I found comforting. And going to sermons there gave me hope - it was something I looked forward to. “The chaplains offered me so much support. They listened and sat with me when I was
scared and in pain. My parents also felt supported by them. They truly showed me [and them] the love of Jesus.”
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“The work of the Chaplaincy team is selfless. I’m so grateful for them and the support and care they gave me. They make patients like me feel seen and cared for spiritually whilst they stay in Rotherham Hospital.” Hannah Prosser is one of Rotherham Hospital’s five chaplains and spent time with April during her hospital stay. “April has expressed beautifully what chaplaincy is all about: simply being present with patients in whatever way helps most.” The chaplains don’t just support those who have a faith. They offer a pastoral support service to anybody - whether they are religious or not. “Our service is for everyone – whether you have a faith, no faith, or you’re still working it out.” Hannah explained. She added: “We’re led entirely by what each patient needs in that moment. Whatever’s needed, we have the gift of time to offer. If you or someone you know would like to speak with a chaplain during their stay, simply ask any member of ward staff to arrange a visit – we’d be delighted to sit with you.”
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Midwives working for the Trust’s Blossom Team recently won an award at the first ever Rotherham Safeguarding Partnership Awards. At the awards, the Blossom Team won in the ‘Making a Difference’ category. The timely award win came during Safeguarding Awareness Week 2025. The Blossom Team are a community based team in Rotherham. They safeguard vulnerable mothers and families facing additional risks during pregnancy and childbirth. Their name reflects their goal: to help people to ‘blossom’ in the face of vulnerability. The winning nomination for the Blossom Team praised them for providing “exceptional oneto-one care with women navigating complex
challenges”, going “beyond traditional care models”, and collaborating with social care, charity to mental health partners. Sarah Petty, Director of Midwifery for The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, commented: “We are really proud of the work of the Blossom team and their dedication to supporting vulnerable women and families in Rotherham. The award is well deserved recognition and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support and compassionate approach to care.” The Rotherham Safeguarding Partnership Awards were held at Grimm & Co. on Friday 21 November. The Rotherham Safeguarding Partnership is a collaboration between NHS colleagues in Rotherham, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and South Yorkshire Police. Page 3
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Our highlights of 2025 has been a year of significant progress for The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, with a clear focus on person-centred care, staff development and community engagement. Here’s a look back at some of our highlights:
2025
January
Spades were in the ground on our capital project scheme starting with an expanded Urgent and Emergency Care Centre alongside a brand-new dedicated medical same day emergency care unit. A year long partnership with Rotherham United Community Trust started, focused on further improving staff health and wellbeing..
March
February
Lead Chaplain Maysoon Shafiq was invited to a reception at 10 Downing Street that celebrated International Women’s Day.
The Trust joined the pilot of ‘Martha’s Rule’, a patient safety scheme being rolled out in hospitals across England. The Trust passed a landmark number with the completion of it’s 300th apprenticeship since the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy in 2017.
April
For the first time, the Trust hosted Healthcare T Level students on placements at Rotherham Hospital. A pilot of a new, innovative community X-Ray service started; the service focused on elderly patients living with frailty either at home or in a care home.
May
Children’s and Young People’s Services scored positively in a national survey, ranking 10th out of 54 Trusts that use Picker to facilitate the survey. Estates craftworker Zak Davis won a community award as he was named ‘Young Tabler of the Year’ by Round Table Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Clinical Site Manager Patricia Allott attended King Charles III’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of her 50 years of NHS service.ion of her 50 years of NHS service.
June
At the South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards, the Trust’s Head of Organisation Development, Wellbeing and Inclusion, Hashim Din, was named Degree Apprentice of the Year. Colleagues at BreathingSpace were featured across BBC News for their work on a two phase pulmonary rehab programme.
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July
The newly expanded Urgent and Emergency Care Centre and brand-new dedicated medical same day emergency care unit opened to patients. The Trust won a Developing Workforce Award from the Royal College of Physicians, recognising it’s work on improving the wellbeing of its medical workforce.
The Ministry of Defence awarded the Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to the Trust, recognising its commitment to supporting the armed forces community
September
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust welcomed 107 newly registered nurses to the Trust - the largest intake in its history. Nine newly qualified midwives joined the Trust’s maternity services.
October
Rotherham Children’s Public Health Nursing Service was awarded UNICEF’s Initiative accreditation. The Trust introduced a Veteran Health Passport, underlining it’s commitment to supporting patients from the armed forces community. AHPs Day was celebrated with a community engagement event at Rotherham Hospital attended by students from across Rotherham.
November
The Trust won a prestigious Nursing Times Workforce Award in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion category. The award recognised the Education and Development Team’s work with the ReSTORE programme and nurses who are refugees. Work on a paediatric type one diabetes project was highly commended at the HSJ Awards.
December
We announced that one of the Chelsea Flower Show’s 13 flagship gardens will find a new home in Rotherham at BreathingSpace; plans for the garden were unveiled at World COPD Day in November.
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Taking care of your health and wellbeing this winter If you are eligible for a flu jab or the Covid-19 booster, please get them as soon as you can. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself from serious illness. The flu jab is free to those eligible through your GP, midwife, school, or many pharmacies across Rotherham. Find out more by searching ‘flu vaccination’ or ‘covid booster’ on nhs.uk – you can also find out about other vaccinations you may be eligible for.
Your local pharmacy should always be your first choice for help, advice and treatment for common conditions. If you or your family become unwell, you may not always need to see a doctor. Local pharmacies offer many of the same services local GPs do, including providing prescription medication for a number of common conditions. Community pharmacists are qualified health professionals who can offer expert advice on lots of minor ailments and conditions. They can help you with common problems such as coughs, colds, aches and pains, as well as perform health checks and screenings and treat minor injuries and ailments. Some pharmacies in Rotherham are open on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Are you feeling unwell? If you start to feel unwell during the winter months don’t wait until it gets more serious. Over-the-counter medicines such as paracetamol or ibuprofen are available to help relieve the symptoms of common seasonal coughs and colds. Talk to NHS 111, use the online symptom checker at 111.nhs.uk or speak to any pharmacist.
Urgent care There’s always a health professional available 24/7. If you think you need a doctor or a nurse and can’t get an urgent appointment at your practice, call 111. There may be alternative appointments available. For less urgent situations when you call your practice, you may be offered a phone or video consultation, or an appointment in the evening or at the weekend. If you’re assessed as needing a face-to-face appointment, you will get one. You should ONLY call 999 for an ambulance or go to the Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC) in the case of a serious lifethreatening illness or injury.
Respiratory illnesses Information and advice for pregnant women and parents on respiratory illnesses can be found at: sybhealthiertogether.nhs.uk. If you’re worried about a child under two with a contagious respiratory virus, contact a healthcare professional.
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OPENING TIMES Christmas Day Thursday 25 December PHARMACY
ADDRESS
OPENING TIMES
Allied Pharmacy Church Street
2 Church Street Wath upon Dearne, S63 7QY
1pm 10am--5pm 4pm
Brampton Village Pharmacy
65 Knollbeck Lane Brampton, S73 0TW
10am--12 4pmpm 10am
Wickersley Pharmacy
Morthern Road Surgery 2 Morthern Road Wickersley, S66 1EU
10am -- 4pm 10am 4pm
Boxing Day Friday 26 December PHARMACY
ADDRESS
OPENING TIMES
Asda Pharmacy
Aldwarke Lane Off Doncaster Road, Rotherham, S65 3SW
10a m -- 4pm 4pm 10am
Boots Pharmacy
Retail World, Stadium Way, Parkgate, Rotherham, S60 1TG
m - 5pm 9a9am - 5pm 1.30pm – 5pm
Swift Pharmacy
108 Broom Valley Road Rotherham, S60 2QY
1010am am -- 4pm 2pm
Kiveton Pharmacy
7-8 The Square Wales, S26 5QN
1pm m -- 5pm 9a9am
New Years Day Thursday 1 January PHARMACY
ADDRESS
OPENING TIMES
Asda Pharmacy
Aldwarke Lane Off Doncaster Road, Rotherham, S65 3SW
10a m -- 4pm 4pm 10am
Boots Pharmacy
Retail World, Stadium Way, Parkgate, Rotherham, S60 1TG
10.30am - 1pm 9am - 5pm 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Swift Pharmacy
108 Broom Valley Road Rotherham, S60 2QY
1010am am -- 4pm 2pm
Wickersley Pharmacy
Morthern Road Surgery 2 Morthern Road Wickersley, S66 1EU
2pm am--5pm 109am
Self care
Pharmacy
diarrhoea and vomiting at home. Keep stocked up – be prepared with essential medicines and supplies.
ailments including: Acute ear infection, Bites and stings, Shinges, Sinusitis, Sore throat, Urinary Tract Infections
NHS 111 Treat minor injuries and ailments such as Your local pharmacy can help treat minor Non-emergency help.
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Use 111 if you’re unsure which service you need. Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk
The NHS Talking Therapies Team in Rotherham is encouraging people 18 and over to get in touch to improve their mental wellbeing. The service which is run by Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust – known as RDaSH for short - provides a range of talking therapy support to help people to manage their mental health. The team offer free NHS counselling and cognitive behavioural therapies to help people to cope with and manage a range of mental health problems including stress, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Appointments are available face to face, or over video call, telephone or e-messaging. To sign up for support, residents can refer themselves online at rdash.nhs.uk/services/nhstalking-therapies or by calling 03000 215 108. Talking Therapies will be open this holiday period, apart from bank holidays. RDaSH also has a crisis team for anyone feeling at risk to themselves or others due to their mental health. They can be contacted by calling NHS 111 and selecting the mental health crisis option.
RotherHive RotherHive provides a range of verified practical mental health and wellbeing information, support and advice for adults in Rotherham.
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Medication It is important to ensure you always have enough medicine in case you can’t leave the house. NHS 111 should be able to help with an emergency supply if you run out of prescribed medication. Find out more:
nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keepwarm-keep-well Make sure you have enough prescribed medication to get you through bank holidays, such as Christmas and New Year. If you need more, request this from your GP a few days in advance
Information about money matters, warm spaces and other winter advice is available on Rotherham Council’s website.
Paediatric diabetes project gains national recognition A paediatric diabetes project which has transformed care for over 100 children and young people with Type 1 diabetes in Rotherham has received the Highly Commended honour at this year’s prestigious and highly competitive national Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards. The recognition celebrates the team’s approach to ensuring that patients have equal access to the most advanced closedloop systems. These systems mimic a healthy pancreas by combining continuous glucose monitoring with an insulin pump, automatically delivering the correct amount of insulin. By pairing this technology with tailored nutritional support, the team has successfully helped children improve their blood glucose management, leading to better health outcomes and greater confidence in managing their condition.
Imran Bashir, Consultant and project lead, said: “Accepting the award in recognition of the work our clinical, dietetic, nursing and family support arms do for our patients was a highlight of the night. This award shows that the Rotherham model of an integrated care team is leading the way nationally, and we are already seeing the incredible ripple effect it has on the confidence of the patients that we support.” Helen Dobson, Chief Nurse at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I would like to thank the paediatric diabetes team, I know how much hard work they’ve poured into training and getting the technology up and running. Their dedication means that children and young people in Rotherham will continue to benefit from the latest developments in diabetes technology.” The awards took place on Thursday 20 November at Evolution London, to celebrate excellence in healthcare and recognise outstanding projects and individuals in the NHS.
“This award shows that the Rotherham model of an integrated care team is leading the way nationally, and we are already seeing the incredible ripple effect it has on the confidence of the patients that we support.”
Pre and post treatment rehab service supports cancer care “I’ve been amazed at how I’ve felt really. It just helps you to start feeling better. It makes you feel normal again.” Active Together is a personalised, three step fitness, nutrition and wellbeing support programme. It supports cancer patients to prepare for and recover from treatment A Yorkshire wide programme, it launched in August 2024. It’s being delivered in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University and Yorkshire Cancer Research, who also fund the service. Active Together aims to reduce side effects and complications, length of stay
in hospital and cancer recurrence risk. It also aims to help manage co-morbidities and improve access to treatments and outcomes, including survival, for patients after a cancer diagnosis. The programme works in three steps. First, patients are seen before for ‘prehabilitation’, where colleagues learn what they need and prepare a bespoke plan to support them. Then, during their treatment, patients attend individual or group appointments (both in
person or telephone) where their treatment support plan is implemented. Afterwards comes post-treatment rehabilitation and support for the patient’s health needs. Active Together runs out of the Park Rehabilitation Centre at Badsley Moor Lane, where it’s helped patients like Rhoda Kitchen prepare for and recover from treatment. Rhoda was diagnosed with bowel cancer earlier this year and attended before and after her treatment.
“Before my operation, it gave me strength and confidence. At that time, you don’t know what’s going on because you’ve never had that kind of operation before. Post-surgery, it’s given me confidence and it’s built me up a bit too because I was really thin. “The ladies here have all been amazing. They’ve really helped me. “I’ve been amazed at how I’ve felt really. It just helps you to start feeling better. It makes you feel normal again.” Page 7
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All money raised will fund: • Enhanced safety features: Continuous handrails, contrasted flooring, and colour-coordinated walls and doors to help patients move around safely and reduce confusion. • Comforting and familiar surroundings: Incorporating reminiscence-inspired decor, retro-style TVs, age-appropriate music, and old newspapers to foster connection and reduce isolation. • Support for families: Creating en-suite rooms with recliner chairs, beds and amenities, so families can stay close to their loved ones during challenging times
Volunteer your time Give the gift of health If you could spare a few hours on an ad-hoc basis, or each week to do something meaningful, the charity would love to hear from you. From helping at bucket collections, to sharing your skills with us in our charity hub, there are lots of volunteering opportunities on offer. Get in touch with the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity Team for a chat. Email: trft.rhcc@nhs.net Phone: 01709 426821
Take part in an event From skydives to Golf Days, the charity have a fundraising event for everyone! If 2026 is your year for trying something new, take a look at the charity’s event calendar. www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/charity/events Email: trft.rhcc@nhs.net Phone: 01709 426821
Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity funds projects and equipment giving additional support to your NHS services. Caring for patients and families is at the heart of everything we do. We exist to give every patient the extra care they deserve, whilst supporting our colleagues to do what they do best.
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and back your local NHS charity this festive season Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity make sure the care you and your loved ones receive is the best it can be – all year round. By supporting your local NHS charity at Christmas time, you’re ensuring they can continue being there for those spending time in hospital over the festive period and continue their work in 2026. From transforming the Neonatal Unit to funding end-of-life rooms for families facing the unimaginable, the charity’s work is crucial and touches every corner of Rotherham and beyond. Your support helps make this possible, bringing comfort, care and hope to those who need it most.
You can make a donation using the QR code, https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/charity/donate Every donation big or small helps to make a difference right here in Rotherham.