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Applications for Speak Up Small Grants Scheme are now open!

We’re excited to be launching the next round of our Speak Up grants. Apply for a grant of £500 - £1000

The Speak Up grants are a way to help community groups to give a greater voice to the people they support, and encourage people speak up about their...

23 November 2020

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What impact has Covid-19 had on health and social care in Sheffield?

We've published our latest report, revealing what it's been like for local people accessing health and social care services during the pandemic. Take a closer look at what the impact of the pandemic has been on...

19 November 2020

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Do carers get enough support from their GP?

Today, we're publishing our latest report - an investigation into carers' experiences of accessing GP services. We've found some key areas where more support is needed to help carers to stay well.

We talked to 134 carers - they told us what works for them, what doesn't, and what services can do to improve. Find out how we can better...

12 November 2020

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Your questions about flu jabs, answered

Check out our FAQ - why is there a push to get more people vaccinated against flu, and what are people worried about?

What is the flu vaccine? Do I have to pay? Is it halal? We've heard these questions and more in the run up to flu season.

10 November 2020

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Could you help shape the work of Healthwatch Sheffield?

We are looking for two new members of Healthwatch Sheffield’s Strategic Advisory Group. These volunteers help to shape and guide our work, and are an important part of our team.

24 November 2020

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Recessive Genetic Conditions – parent and carers experiences of services

We'd like to hear from parents or carers of children living with a recessive genetic condition. Do you know what services can support you? Have you experience of using recessive genetic services?

23 November 2020

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John's Campaign - visiting care homes in England

If you have a relative living in a care home, please let us know how visiting arrangements are working for you. Is access improving? Is family contact becoming more meaningful and appropriate? If not, where do the problems lie?

19 November 2020

Latest reports and publications

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Experiences of health, care and support services in Sheffield during the Covid-19 pandemic

19 November 2020

Since March, people have been telling us about issues they've...

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October 2020 - what have we been hearing?

13 November 2020

These are the key issues we've been hearing in October -...

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Carers' experience of accessing GP services

12 November 2020

We've spoken to carers across the city about what it's like...

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September 2020 - What have we been hearing?

16 October 2020

These are the key issues we've been hearing in September -...