Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

03/02/2026

Patients and visitors attending the Emergency areas at King's Mill Hospital and the Urgent Treatment Centre at Newark Hospital are no longer required to wear face masks, but can continue to do so if they prefer.

This decision has been taken following a decrease in respiratory conditions including Influenza among patients, public in the community and Trust employees.

Patients who have been diagnosed with or who are experiencing symptoms of a respiratory illness including flu, covid or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) should continue to wear masks in all areas (including when admitted.)

Staff, patients and visitors are always encouraged to wash their hands frequently with soap and water and use the alcohol gel provided.

The Trust continues to keep its facemask requirements under constant review.

29/01/2026

Our Dementia Drop-in Clinics are continuing into 2026, and will take place monthly at all three of our sites.

The sessions will allow anyone impacted by Dementia, including carers and staff who are visiting the hospital, to meet members of the dementia team, ask any questions they may have and find out more information.

In collaboration with the Carers Federation, participants can also access further signposting towards support and information for carers, including Carer's Assessments.

The February dates are as follows:

🏥King's Mill Hospital, the King's Treatment Centre
📆Tuesday 3 February
🕛10am - 12pm

🏥Newark Hospital, main corridor
📆Thursday 5 February
🕛10am - 12pm

🏥Mansfield Community Hospital, main reception
📆Friday 6 February
🕛10am - 12pm

No need to book, just turn up!

29/01/2026

Children and families visiting the Emergency Department at King’s Mill Hospital can now rely on a dedicated, child friendly environment around the clock, ensuring they receive the right care in the right setting whenever they need it.

The paediatric Emergency Department now operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, meaning children no longer need to be seen in adult areas after 2am. This ensures that every child—from newborns to teenagers—has access to a calm, age-appropriate space designed to reduce anxiety and support their wellbeing.

Families with children will still need to book in at the main Emergency Department desk, and from there they will be directed to the paediatric area.

29/01/2026

We are hosting regular drop-in sessions across our three sites to help you access Patients Know Best and the NHS App and solve any issues you may be having.

Come down and say hello and see how we can help. Find out more here: https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/patients-and-visiting/nhs-app/

28/01/2026

The Macmillan Cancer Support team are running a free Hope course for Newark residents who are adjusting to life after cancer.

The ‘Helping to overcome problems effectively for anyone living beyond cancer’ course will be delivered over six sessions, beginning Wednesday 11 February.

The sessions will take place each Wednesday from 10am – 12.30pm at The Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre at the YMCA Activity Village in Newark.

In the sessions, participants will be supported to:
• Set goals and action plans
• Manage stress and emotions
• Manage energy levels
• Make Healthy lifestyle choices
• Manage the fear of cancer returning
• Adopt a positive approach to life
• Consider issues around body image, sexuality and intimacy
• Communicate effectively with others

If this sounds like it would benefit you, please book your place by calling 01636 652532 or sending an email to sfh-tr.cancer.info@nhs.net.

27/01/2026

A local musician and hospital governor has organised a concert to raise money for a hospital charity as a ‘last hurrah’, before his term as a governor officially ends this February.

Kevin Stewart, from Ravenshead, has been playing trombone with the Ravenshead Swing Band for 20 years. He has also served as a governor at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for nine years and has volunteered at the Trust for six.

The ‘Swing and Sing concert is taking place at 8pm on Friday 27 February in the newly opened Cornerstone Theatre in Sutton-in Ashfield and it promises to be an entertaining night of live ‘Big Band’ music.

It will feature performances from both the Ravenshead Swing Band and the Mansfield Male Voice Choir, who have both donated their time free of charge.

Tickets are on sale for £13.50 each and can be purchased via Ticketsource here: https://tinyurl.com/ys9rrkpe

All funds raised from the evening will go directly to the Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity.

27/01/2026

Disability Nottinghamshire are at Mansfield Community Hospital today until 2pm, offering free specialist advice and services for disabled people, their carers, families, professionals, students, and friends. You can also pick up a RADAR key ⬇️

We are at the Mansfield Community Hospital for our first visit of the New Year. If you have a benefits question, need a RADAR key why not come and see us. You can find us in the main reception area. We would love to have a chat.

25/01/2026

Climate Health – Ecological Crises. What can we do about it?

Join guest speaker Helena Clements, Clinical Lead for Climate Action, at our next Coffee and Connect session which will take place via Microsoft Teams at 4pm on Tuesday 3 February.

Helena will be addressing why the issue of climate change is so important to her – as a paediatrician, as a mother and as a grandmother. She will discuss how the solution to both climate and health emergencies are so interlinked and how the Trust can shape its approach to climate change going forward.

Our Coffee and Connect sessions take place on the first Tuesday of each month and give staff, patients, service users, carers, family members the opportunity to discuss how to improve services at the Trust.

Reserve your place today – email sfh-tr.pet@nhs.net or call 01623 672222.

24/01/2026

Use the NHS App to view your hospital letters and appointments!

Watch the video to find out how: ttps://youtu.be/7V7_VRgAxnQ?si=1CRKrbp94aBgkOHi

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

23/01/2026

A Nottinghamshire man is one of the many patients to benefit from using the Pharmacy First service, which gives convenient access to NHS medicines and expert advice.

Kevin Walker from Clipstone in Nottinghamshire visited Orchard Pharmacy in Mansfield after an insect bite became infected.

Kevin said: “Imran, the pharmacist, was absolutely brilliant. He took a look, asked me some questions, and straight away, he knew what I needed. I got the right medication there and then, no doctor’s appointment needed! It was so quick and easy, and Imran was incredibly helpful and reassuring. Honestly, Pharmacy First is a game-changer.”

Between April and September 2025, community pharmacies in the area provided over 32,000 Pharmacy First consultations to more than 31,000 patients, helping people get the NHS treatment they need, without having to wait for a GP appointment.

Pharmacy First includes NHS treatments for the following seven common conditions (age restrictions apply):
• Sinusitis (people aged 12+ years).
• Sore throat (people aged 5+ years).
• Earache (children and young people aged 1-17 years).
• Impetigo skin condition (people aged 1+ years).
• Shingles (people aged 18+ years).
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections, often called a water infection (women aged 16-64 years).
• Infected insect bite (people aged 1+ years)

For details about the full range of NHS services available from your community pharmacy, see the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire website: notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-services/community-pharmacy.

22/01/2026

The Minds of All Kinds website offers support and resources for neurodivergent people of all ages.

💭 The Minds of All Kinds website offers support and resources for neurodivergent people of all ages.

Visit the website for:
➡️ Explanations of ADHD and Autism and other neurodivergent differences.
➡️ Local services, referral information and how to navigate the system
➡️ Personal stories

See comments for link 👇

22/01/2026

We are currently seeing an increase in Norovirus (winter vomiting bug) cases across our sites.

The virus causes vomiting and diarrhoea, but it usually gets better in about two days.

Norovirus is highly contagious, so please do not visit our hospitals if you are experiencing symptoms of Norovirus as it can be treated at home.

To prevent the virus from spreading, wash your hands with soap and water after going to the toilet or changing nappies, and before preparing, serving, or eating food.

If your symptoms worsen, please seek advice from NHS 111.

See the NHS website for advice on how to treat Norovirus, guidance on how to prevent it from spreading, and to find out when you need to seek help: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus/