Waiting well

It is important to look after yourself while you wait for treatment. Being as healthy as possible can help you manage your symptoms, prepare well for procedures and speed up your recovery time.

National support

Quit smoking

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health.

NHS Better Health provide advice, tools, and tips to help you, including a personal quit plan.

NHS Live Well

Get support with pain management, addiction, bone health, dental health and sleep.

Drink Less

Tips from NHS Better Health to help you cut down on alcohol.

Weight loss

If you're overweight, losing weight can have many health benefits.

NHS Better Health can provide weight loss plans, recipe ideas, and lots of useful advice for losing weight.

Get active

It's important to stay as active as you can while you are waiting for treatment.

NHS Better Health has tools, tips and special offers to help keep you moving.

Mental health

As well as looking after your body, it's important to look after your mind.

NHS Better Health offers expert advice, practical tips and support if you're stressed, anxious, low, or struggling to sleep.

Local support

RotherHive

Practical mental health and wellbeing information, support and advice for adults and carers in Rotherham.

Rotherham Gismo

An online directory of groups offering help and support to people living and working in the Rotherham area.

Rotherham Healthwave

Whether you want to quit smoking, get active, or embark on a weight loss journey, Rotherham Healthwave can guide, educate, and inspire.

Waiting times

Please see the NHS My Planned Care website for current average waiting times for specialities at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.