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Your Health: Diabetes – Know It. Check It.

November–December 2025

We are pleased to support the new city-wide campaign: Your Health: Diabetes – Know It. Check It. This campaign is aimed at helping our patients and the wider Sheffield community understand the risks of Type 2 diabetes, take simple preventative steps, and access the support they need.

Why this matters

Type 2 diabetes is common in our area, and many people may be at risk without realising it. Taking early action - through a free risk check, a simple blood test, or an annual review if you have diabetes - can prevent complications such as heart, kidney or eye problems.

What you can do

• Take the free 2-minute risk check at riskscore.diabetes.org.uk
• If the risk check suggests you may be at risk: call the practice reception to book a blood test (HbA1c) or an NHS Health Check
• If you have Type 2 diabetes already: book your annual review to ensure your blood sugar, feet, eyes and kidneys are checked regularly
• If you are diagnosed with diabetes, ask about the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP) and other local support for diet, activity and healthy living

Who is most at risk?

Adults aged 40+ (or 25+ from South Asian or Black heritage), anyone who is overweight/ obese, or has a family history of diabetes. If you recognise any of these, a risk check is a good starting point.

How the practice is supporting this campaign

• You will find posters in our waiting area and consultation rooms about this campaign.
• We will send SMS reminders to eligible patients to book their check or review.
• Our website and social channels will have links and information to make it easy to act.
• Our staff are ready to answer your questions and help book appointments.

Where to find more information

Visit our website or talk to our reception team. For quick online access you can also go to
🌐 www.riskscore.diabetes.org.uk from Diabetes UK
🌐 www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes from NHS England
🌐 www.england.nhs.uk/diabetes/diabetes-prevention

Please note: We encourage all our registered patients to consider their risk and to make an appointment if you’re concerned. Small steps now can make a big difference for your future health.

Childhood illnesses

It can be worrying when your child is feeling poorly. For information on common childhood illnesses, including advice on what 'red-flag' signs to look out for, where to seek help if required and how long your child's symptoms are likely to last, see online here https://sybhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/.

Advice for parents for symptoms of Group A streptococcus, or ‘Strep A’, in children

Parents and carers in South Yorkshire are being asked to be on the look out for symptoms of Group A streptococcus, or ‘Strep A’, in children. Symptoms include sore throat, headache fever and a fine, pinkish body rash with a sandpapery feel. Read more here https://southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/news/advice-parents-symptoms-group-streptococcus-or-strep-children?newsID=

Coronavirus Information

Like the common cold, coronavirus infection usually occurs through close contact with a person with novel coronavirus via cough and sneezes or hand contact. A person can also be infected by touching contaminated surfaces if they do not wash their hands.

Testing of suspected coronavirus cases is carried out in line with strict regulations. This means that suspected cases are kept in isolation, away from public areas of the hospital and returned home also in isolation. Any equipment that come into contact with suspected cases are thoroughly cleaned as appropriate. Specific guidance has also been shared with NHS staff to help safeguard them and others. Patients can be reassured that their safety is a top priority and are encouraged to attend all appointments as usual.

Everyone is being reminded to follow Public Health England advice to:

• Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Avoid close contact with people who are unwell.

You can find the latest information and advice from Public Health England at Further information is available on nhs.uk.

Please visit the gov.uk website here for information on how the Government are dealing with the issue and for more information for the general public.  

For information on Covid Vaccines please click here: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/coronavirus-hub/coronavirus-getting-vaccinated

NHS 111 is experiencing very high call volumes. Please use NHS online where possible: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ 

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening

Men aged 65 will be invited to an ultrasound AAA screening appointment for more information on this please open the document : AAA

SHEFFIELD NOROVIRUS WARNING

Please see the following link on how to stop Norovirus from spreading this winter - Norovirus Information

It is especially important that we follow these guidelines to ensure that this spreads as little as possible. We would ask that if you already have symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting or suspect that you are suffering from Norovirus that you avoid coming into the surgery wherever possible.