SpeakUp grants scheme 2021
#SpeakUp grants scheme 2021 - summary report
In 2021 we awarded small grants to 12 local voluntary, community, and not-for-profit organisations. They helped us to hear from over 790 people in Sheffield about important issues in health and social care. Find out about this year's projects.
20 May 2022
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Child of the North: Inequality after Covid
Children in the North are more likely to live in poverty than those in the rest of England – and inequalities have widened since the pandemic. This week we hosted a Festival of Debate event to explore this subject and its impact on Sheffield families
19 May 2022
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Community event
April 2022 - what have we been hearing?
These are the key things we've been hearing about in April - including issues getting a GP or NHS dentist appointment, issues accessing mental health services and feedback about the proposed new healthcare centres.
13 May 2022
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March 2022 - what have we been hearing?
These are the key things we've been hearing about in March - including issues getting a GP or NHS dentist appointment, issues about accessing mental health and autism services and feedback from Sheffield's homeless community.
28 April 2022
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#SpeakUp grants scheme - applications are now open!
The latest round of #SpeakUp grants has arrived. Find out more about our grants, worth £2000 each, and how to apply. Applications are open until Monday 9th May 2022.
5 April 2022
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What happened next? SACMHA's #SpeakUp report - an African Caribbean perspective on home care
SACMHA Health & Social Care was awarded a #SpeakUp grant to help them amplify the voices of African Caribbean people in Sheffield who use home care. Find out what the next steps are, and how the Council is responding
31 March 2022
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Small Grants scheme 2021
#SpeakUp 2021 - Sheffield Maternity Co-operative
Sheffield Maternity Co-operative are a collective of midwives, birth workers and people who want to build and support better care and community for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, abortion and loss.
29 March 2022
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£37m available for general practice in Sheffield
Sheffield is receiving a share of £1 billion in government funding - this money will be used to transform general practice in the city. Have your say on the new plans.
17 March 2022
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February 2022 - what have we been hearing?
These are the key things we've been hearing about in February - including issues getting a GP or NHS dentist appointment, and people's feelings about the NHS complaints process.
16 March 2022
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Accessing dentistry through Covid-19
We've written an overview of people's experiences of NHS dentistry throughout the pandemic. We explore what has happened, what issues people are still facing accessing a dentist, and our concerns for the future.
11 March 2022
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Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign
Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.
9 March 2022
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Small Grants scheme 2021
#SpeakUp 2021 - Pitsmoor Adventure Playground
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground offers play opportunities to support children and young people to improve their health and wellbeing, to learn new life skills and to become active citizens.
4 March 2022
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