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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a highly accurate and specialised treatment delivered using a Gamma Knife. The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery was selected by NHS England to be a National Centre of Excellence, providing specialist care and support for patients.

12/09/2025

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM🏥

At the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, we take great pride in delivering timely, coordinated care to all our patients.

This commitment is especially vital for those referred with metastatic brain disease, where efficient, multidisciplinary management is crucial.

To keep our Referral to Treatment (RTT) times as prompt as possible, all metastatic referrals are discussed without delay at our Neuro-Oncology MDT. In preparation, our expert neuroradiologists and physics team reviews the patient’s latest imaging alongside previous treatment plans using the latest Gamma Plan software. This step ensures a thorough understanding of each patient’s radiological history, particularly where prior radiosurgery has been delivered.

The Neuro-oncology MDT meeting brings together neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, radiosurgeons, oncologists and CNS Nurses—enabling rapid, comprehensive decision-making and the development of the most appropriate, individualised treatment plans.
Once patients are accepted for radiosurgery, our dedicated administration team promptly arranges an outpatient appointment with one of our experienced consultants.

We are proud to consistently see 100% of patients within 7 days of their MDT discussion and acceptance. During this consultation, expert assessments are carried out, the risks and benefits of treatment carefully explained, and a personalised treatment plan created in collaboration with our highly skilled Therapeutic Radiographers.

All treatments are delivered well within NHS England RTT targets—typically within 7 days of the outpatient consultation—demonstrating our unwavering commitment to patient-centred, efficient care. Many radiosurgery procedures are completed as single-session, day-case treatments, allowing oncology patients to resume systemic therapies with minimal disruption.

This responsive pathway ensures that patients receive the highest standard of care without unnecessary delays—because in cancer treatment, timing can make all the difference.

04/09/2025

Today, on the approach to World Radiotherapy Awareness Day we recognise the critical role of radiotherapy in managing cancer and easing suffering. It's a cornerstone of modern medicine — offering hope, relief, and a path forward for millions of people worldwide.
Yet access to advanced radiotherapy remains unequal.
Every patient deserves access to radiotherapy which has the ability to not only treat cancer but also alleviate pain and restores quality of life.
At the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Sheffield, we see the real-world impact of this every day — from treating metastatic brain disease, prolonging patients life expectancy but aiming to preserve cognitive function and quality of life, to helping patients with painful functional conditions like trigeminal neuralgia.
Our work reflects the broader message of World Radiotherapy Day: Radiotherapy is not just about survival — it's about dignity, relief, and hope.
Let’s continue to push for equitable access, global investment, and innovation in radiotherapy services.

22/08/2025

At the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, we leverage the latest advancements in treatment planning to enhance radiosurgical precision and efficiency.

Our Elekta Esprit Gamma Knife system benefits from Lightning software, a state-of-the-art treatment planning platform designed to optimise dose distribution and workflow. Our highly experienced planning team can utilise the Lightning planning software to its full advantage, combining their 90 years of radiosurgery planning expertise with the latest technological planning capabilities.

Lightning offers key technical advantages including
* Fast and intuitive dose planning: Leksell Gamma Knife Lightning helps achieve quick dose planning, even for complex cases such as multiple brain metastases. By shortening planning time, Lightning facilitates a more streamlined clinical workflow, enabling faster patient throughput without compromising plan quality.
* Optimised Inverse Planning: The software uses rapid inverse planning techniques to balance dose conformity, gradient index and beam-on time priorities, achieving superior target coverage while minimising dose to adjacent healthy tissue, in particular organs-at-risk (OARs).
* Automated Isocentre Placement: Lightning automates and optimises isocentre placement, reducing manual planning variability and enabling highly complex lesion targeting with sub-millimetre precision.
* Flexible image-oriented workspace: Supports DICOM image studies obtained from MRI, CT, CBCT, and X-ray angiograms providing flexible planning opportunities.

The integration of Lightning with the Elekta Esprit Gamma Knife exemplifies our commitment to advancing stereotactic radiosurgery through
innovation, precision and clinical excellence, and supports our goal of delivering safer and more effective radiosurgical treatments.

To find out more about the latest Gamma Knife technology in clinical use here at the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery and the conditions we treat please visit our website at www.gammaknife.org.uk

14/08/2025

C H I L D R E N ‘ S H O S P I T A L

Here at the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, alongside treating patients from all over the UK and sometimes further, we also treat paediatrics (children). However, because our hospital is an adult hospital, this means that our paediatric patients stay at the Children's Hospital which is a short walking distance!

The day before treatment, paediatric patients and their families will arrive at the Stereotactic Radiosurgery Department in the adult hospital, they will then be taken across to the Children's Hospital by one of the Radiographers. Once they arrive at the children’s hospital, they will head to Ward 5 in order to meet the lovely team of nurses and continue with their admission.

On the day of treatment, our paediatric patients are brought back to the adult hospital, to the Stereotactic Radiosurgery Department, ready to begin the day. Once treatment is finished, the patient is then taken back to the Children's Hospital for an overnight stay on the ward.

The pictures above provide a few snapshots of what the Children's hospital looks like! Swipe to see the fun map of the steps taken to get there....
And in case you previously missed it, there is also a poster explaining the treatment day.

08/08/2025

C A R P A R K I N G

When attending appointments at the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery we empathise that parking can be an issue.

There is parking available at the Hallamshire Hospital. However, at busy times spaces can be limited so please allow yourself extra time to find a parking space. Arriving 30 minutes-1 hour before your allotted clinic appointment ensures that you have plenty of time to get parked and arrive at the Gamma Knife Suite on A floor.

The multistorey car park on A road is the one that is on the hospital grounds. This car park operates a pay & display parking system and prices are below:
0-2 hours - £2.80
2-4 hours - £4
4-24 hours - £9
Lost ticket - £9

Alternative parking can be found just a short walk away, at the Q-Park on Durham Road, opposite the children's hospital.

There is also limited on street parking around the local area, which is pay and display, but many of these spots are limited to 4hrs.

If you are ever running late for an appointment with us, due to travel or parking issues, please contact us to make us aware.

16/07/2025

D A Y C A S E T R E A T M E N T

Approximately 85% of patients at the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery are treated & discharged the same day!
Examples of conditions treated as a day case include, but are not limited to, meningiomas, cavernomas, trigeminal neuralgia, brain metastases & acoustic neuromas.

A typical treatment day:

Admission
Arrive at your appointment time. Radiographers will explain the day, complete any relevant paperwork & complete a set of observations.

Frame/Mask Fitting
Most patients have a Leksell G frame fitted, which takes approximately 15-20 mins. If you are having a mask fitted, this is done after MRI.

Imaging & Planning
Your MRI scan takes 20-30 mins. Some patients also go on to have extra imaging such as an Angiogram or CT scan depending on the area of interest. Physicists & Radiologists use these images to create a highly precise treatment plan, which may take a few hours.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Once the plan is finalised & approved, treatment begins. We’ll explain the duration & details beforehand.

Frame Removal
Once treatment is complete, the frame is gently removed – which takes a matter of seconds.

Aftercare & Follow-up
Recover with refreshments & support. Radiographers will provide you with advice on caring for pin sites, discharge info & follow-up scans.

Discharge
After observation, you’ll be discharged with contact numbers for any further support.

For more info, visit:
👉 www.gammaknife.org.uk/sheffield-centre/sheffield-centre

04/07/2025

B R I T I S H S T A N D A R D I N S T I T U T E

The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery is committed to delivering the highest standards of care and excellence throughout every stage of the radiosurgical pathway. A key part of ensuring, evidencing, and continuously improving these standards is our certified Quality Management System — ISO 9001:2015, accredited by BSI.

We're proud to announce that we have successfully passed our most recent external BSI audit.
Within this successful audit :
· The auditor followed a full patient journey and praised our strong focus on patient wellbeing, safety, optimal outcomes, and care at every step.
· Positive evidence was noted at all stages and in all aspects sampled with no adverse issues nor areas for improvement noted by the assessor.
· No nonconformities were raised during the audit.
· A robust and well supported management system is in place.
This certification reflects more than just compliance — it highlights our ongoing dedication to continuous improvement and patient safety.

A huge thank you to everyone in the department who contributed to this fantastic result, especially our internal auditors, quality managers, and the wider team who diligently maintain our records and uphold best practices daily.

Together, we're raising the bar for quality in radiosurgical care.
To find out more about radiosurgery at the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery and the condiotions we treat utilising the latest Elekta Gamma Knife technology please visit our website at www.gammaknife.org.uk

02/07/2025

This week at the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery we’re celebrating World Social Media Day 2025 and the power of connection, collaboration and communication - all made possible through social media.

At the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery , social media helps us to :

- share life changing stories and feedback experiences from our service users
- raise awareness about radiosurgery and the conditions we are able to treat
- connect with patients , families and healthcare professionals
- promote innovation in radiosurgery utilising the latest Elekta Gamma Knife technology

We are proud to use these platforms to educate , inform and support our community every day.

To find out more about radiosurgery and the conditions we treat, visit us at our website at www.gammaknife.org.uk and follow us on our social media channels

27/06/2025

What to do in Sheffield.

Here at the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery we treat patients from all over the UK and sometimes even further. This means patients are often required to travel to Sheffield prior to the day of treatment. We understand how daunting it can be for patients not only having to attend hospital appointments, but also coming to a new city it is likely they haven’t been to before.

Here are some free things to do, which are local to the Hallamshire Hospital, that patients could do whilst they are in the area if they have spare time:
· Botanical Gardens
· Weston Park
· Weston Park Museum
Areas for shops/restaurants in the area would be:
· Glossop Road (5 minute walk)
· Fullwood Road (10/15-minute walk)

03/06/2025

N A T I O N A L P A T I E N T P A R T I C I P A T I O N W E E K

National Patient Participation Week is a significant event which focuses on the importance of patient engagement, communication, and involvement in healthcare decision-making. This dedicated week takes place this year from May 31st-June 6th and serves as a platform to recognise the pivotal role patients play in shaping their own healthcare experiences and to promote collaborative relationships between patients, healthcare providers, and communities.

Here at the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery we pride ourselves not only on providing patient-centred care but also on empowering our patients to take an active part in planning their radiosurgical pathway from admission to discharge. A collaborative approach from the Consultant Neurosurgeons and Therapeutic Radiographers at our patient’s outpatient appointments, is designed to encourage open and honest communication, questions, clarification, and active participation in discussions about radiosurgery as a treatment option. By patients effectively communicating their concerns and goals, we can work collaboratively together to make informed decisions about care and ensure that an individualised admission plan is created which meets patient needs.

We encourage patient engagement and participation at all points of our patient pathway. Patient feedback is extremely valuable and serves to guide and develop our service and the delivery of radiosurgery here at the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Our annual patient feedback report and action plan can be seen in greater detail at www.gammaknife.org.uk

To find out more about the patient pathway or conditions we treat please visit our website above.

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28/05/2025

M S A W A R E N E S S

MS Awareness Week 2025 runs from 28/5/25 to the 4/6/25 providing an opportunity to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)—a complex neurological condition that affects more than 130,000 people in the UK. It's a chance to reflect, educate, and advocate for a better understanding and care for those living with MS.

🧠 Understanding MS

MS occurs when the immune system attacks the myelin sheath—the protective covering around the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. This can lead to a wide range of life-altering symptoms, including:
* Visual disturbances
* Mobility challenges
* Cognitive and emotional difficulties
Many are diagnosed in their 30s to 50s, though symptoms often emerge years earlier. MS affects nearly three times more women than men and is found across all ethnic backgrounds.

💥 Trigeminal Neuralgia & MS: An Overlooked Connection

MS can increase the risk of developing Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)—a severe facial nerve pain that can be sudden, repetitive, and debilitating. In MS, TN is often the result of demyelination of the trigeminal nerve (CNV) —a form known as secondary TN. This makes accurate diagnosis essential, as treatment may differ depending on the underlying cause.

🎯 Our Approach at the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery

At the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, we offer 40 years of expertise in treating Trigeminal Neuralgia using Gamma Knife Radiosurgery—a proven, minimally invasive option for suitable patients. This non-invasive approach allows us to offer effective pain relief while preserving healthy brain tissue.
Our holistic and patient-centered approach includes:

✅ A detailed consultation with an experienced Consultant Neurosurgeon and Therapeutic Radiographers

✅ A holistic approach to admission ensuring the very best patient experience

✅ Personalised treatment planning with one of the most experienced radiosurgical teams in the world

✅ Use of the Elekta Esprit—the world’s most advanced Gamma Knife system to ensure pinpoint accuracy

✅ Treatment completed in under an hour, typically as a day case

With pinpoint accuracy and minimal downtime, radiosurgery offers real hope for pain relief without damaging surrounding brain tissue.

📣 Let’s use this MS Awareness Week to drive meaningful conversations, raise visibility, and continue pushing for innovative treatments that improve quality of life.

To find out more about radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia and other conditions we treat please visit our website at www.gammaknife.org.uk

16/05/2025

Here at the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery we aim for the highest possible standards of patient care throughout our patient pathway. In order to ensure that we are meeting our patients' needs we ask for feedback from all our patients at the end of their treatment which is collated to guide our service development. This year's feedback report highlights the exemplary care our patients have received, and we are proud to share it with you today.

We strive to ensure that we actively engage our patients in discussions about their care from the very beginning of their radiosurgical journey, encouraging them to participate in decisions about their treatment options and care. Our personalised care approach shifts the focus from a "one-size-fits-all", to a system that prioritises the individual's needs and preferences. Our multi-disciplinary outpatient appointment facilitates structured conversations to explore an individual's needs, strengths, and goals, leading to a tailored admission plan for radiosurgery which addresses their specific circumstances. Prior to admission and on the day of treatment each individual patient will have a key radiographer contact and one to one support on the treatment day to ensure that all their needs are met through what we recognise as a challenging day for the treatment of complex cerebral neurological conditions.

Research suggests that personalised care can lead to better health outcomes, improved adherence to medical advice, and increased patient and clinician satisfaction. It also allows us to address health inequalities by addressing individual needs and preferences as well as ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need.

To find out more about radiosurgery and the conditions we treat please visit our website at www.gammaknife.org.uk

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Royal Hallamshire Hospital Glossop Road
Sheffield
S102JF

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Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

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+441142713572

Website

http://www.gammaknife.org.uk/

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