Your Health and Care in Rotherham

30/03/2026

With the Easter bank holiday weekend coming up, it’s a really good time to check that you have a well-stocked first aid kit at home or in your car.

Things like plasters, antiseptic cream and painkillers can help you deal with minor accidents and injuries.

26/03/2026

🐣 Easter reminder: order your repeat prescriptions early

With the Easter bank holidays coming up, GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed or running reduced hours.

You can order online through your GP practice or via the NHS App

25/03/2026

NEWS: People across South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester are set to benefit from better prevention from sickness, earlier support and more joined‑up local services under a major devolution deal to strengthen local health leadership. ⬇️

People across South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester are set to benefit from better prevention from sickness, earlier support and more joined‑up local services under a major devolution deal to strengthen local health leadership.

25/03/2026

Please check your child’s vaccination status to see if they have received 2 doses of the MMR vaccination - which can help protect against measles, mumps and rubella.
More info 👇
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

24/03/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

23/03/2026

People are being advised to order any repeat prescriptions ahead of the Easter bank holidays.

Pharmacies are extra busy around Bank Holidays and opening hours may be different, so it is recommended that any repeat prescriptions should be ordered now to avoid any delays.

22/03/2026

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​
Call, go online or use the NHS App.
➡️ nhs.uk/111

19/03/2026

For seven common conditions, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine, if needed, without seeing a GP.
Think pharmacy first.
Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

18/03/2026

With the Easter bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

You can order repeat prescriptions through the NHS App or at your GP practice.

Visit: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/prescriptions/requesting-a-prescription/

16/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

15/03/2026

If you need urgent help for your mental health, you can call 111 and select the mental health option.
➡️https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health

14/03/2026

The NHS is here for you 24/7. Don't delay getting help if you need it.
Please choose the right service. If you're not sure use NHS 111:
🌐 search NHS 111 online
📱 or dial 111