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In January, we visited the Social Cafe at SOAR to hear about people’s experiences of using health and social care services in the city.

In January, we visited the Memory Cafe at Parson Cross Community Development Forum to hear about people’s experiences of using health and social care services in the city.

In November, we visited an English-learning group to hear about people’s experiences of using health and social care services in the city.

In September, we visited the fantastic Sheffield Voices group at a coffee morning at Morrisons community room to hear about people’s experiences of using health and social care services in the city.

In July, we visited a residential care home in Richmond Park to hear about people’s experiences of living there.

This week is Men's Health Week. Andrew has kindly shared his prostate cancer journey - he wants to raise awareness and encourage other men to get tested.

Pam has been part of the Patient Participation Group at Dronfield Medical Practice for 9 years. She has written about how being part of this group has made her feel more closely connected to her community.

Ian Hodgson is Chair of the Patient Forum at Hollies Medical Centre. He has reflected on the importance of patient participation, and how this can improve the services that people use, and benefit their health.

Andrew Sale is co-chair of Greystones Medical Centre Patient Participation Group (PPG). For National Patient Participation Week, he tells us how this group got off the ground, and why you should join your own PPG.

Menopause affects all women differently, and the types of support they are offered can differ widely too. In this blog, Pam tells us about the journey she's been on, the importance of exploring different treatment options, and the need for more research centring women from ethnic minority backgrounds.

From January to March, we hosted two second-year sociology students on a placement from Sheffield Hallam University. Here's a rundown of their time at Healthwatch Sheffield.

In December 2024, we talked to people at a mental health friendly activity group, run by Sheffield Flourish. We discussed sexual health education and services, as well as other services and support.