School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery

We're leaders in health education, training and research. Our School brings together expertise from across human communication sciences, nursing, midwifery, orthoptics and ophthalmology.

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We are delighted to be working with the Royal College of Nursing on a five-year (2018-2023) Strategic Research Alliance.

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9 July 2024

Paul McCartney says eye yoga stops him needing glasses – here’s the reality about ocular exercises

Paul McCartney recently told The Times that he does eye yoga to avoid needing glasses. So what is eye yoga and can exercising your eyes really prevent the need for glasses? Charlotte Codina, lecturer in Orthoptics, explains.

Published by The Conversation

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28 May 2024

Love has no age limit: Sexual Rights Charter helps to fill training gap to tackle age discrimination in sex and relationships in care homes

New training designed to break down barriers and tackle discrimination older adults can face around sex and relationships is set to be rolled out in care homes across Sheffield, thanks to the University of Sheffield’s Sexual Rights Charter.

23 May 2024

Triple nominations for Nursing Associate students and mentor at regional apprenticeship awards

Sheffield’s high calibre students and staff have been recognised this month, with triple nominations across the 2024 South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards and the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards.

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10 May 2024

Sheffield students mark the first ever Dysarthria Awareness Day

The students and staff are promoting the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' (RCSLT) Giving Voice campaign which aims to "give voice" to people with communication needs.

Published by ShefLive

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The University of Sheffield
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