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Our latest work

Our latest report follows people's journeys through mental health services in Sheffield. Sharing experiences means we can help services to improve and adapt to the needs of Sheffield's communities. By sharing what works well, and what doesn't, these people have made a real difference.

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Current surveys and consultations

It's important that people across Sheffield can have their say in shaping local plans. Find out about current consultations that are happening across the city - from health and social care, to climate change, transport and more.

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Share your views to make a difference

Share your experiences online, or contact us via email or phone. We want to put people's voices at the heart of health and social care, and we can only achieve this together.

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News and views

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The Mental Health Journey - what is happening in Sheffield?

Our latest report follows people's mental health journeys in Sheffield. We heard about challenges getting the right treatment, problems with communication between different services, and the stigma and prejudice felt by...

20 January 2021

The amazing Healthwatch staff were always there to help me do the required tasks with ease.... I felt I was contributing to the local community rather than sitting idle at home.

Healthwatch Sheffield volunteer

Latest reports and publications

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February 2021 - What have we been hearing?

These are the key things we've been hearing about in February -...

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December 2020 and January 2021 - What have we been hearing?

5 February 2021

These are the key things we've been hearing about in December...

Advice and information

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Visiting relatives in care homes

There has been a lot of information in the national press about visiting in care homes, and lockdown has changed guidance again. Find out the latest picture in Sheffield (updated 15th Jan 2021)

15 January 2021

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Your questions about flu jabs, answered

With flu season on its way, Public Health England have launched their flu vaccine programme. With COVID-19 cases still high, they want even more people to get the jab. We look at key information, and people's main worries about the vaccine.

10 November 2020

Help making a complaint - adult social care

We know making a complaint about the care you've received can be daunting. We've put together some advice for complaining about adult social care in Sheffield.

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