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November 2020 - What have we been hearing?
These are the key issues we've been hearing in November - including confusion around accessing urgent dental care, experiences of inpatient mental health settings, and what it's been like visiting loved ones in care homes.
11 December 2020
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Visiting relatives in care homes across Sheffield
This month we've heard from 23 people about 18 different care homes in Sheffield. They told us whether they've been able to have meaningful interactions with their loved ones, and how care home visiting policies are working for them.
10 December 2020
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Experiences of health, care and support services in Sheffield during the Covid-19 pandemic
Since March, people have been telling us about issues they've faced while trying to access health and social care services during the pandemic. We did a dedicated piece of work to find out more about how this has impacted people.
19 November 2020
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October 2020 - what have we been hearing?
These are the key issues we've been hearing in October - including taking part in social care and Continuing Healthcare sessions online, visiting in care homes and supported living, and mental health provision across Sheffield.
13 November 2020
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Carers' experience of accessing GP services
We've spoken to carers across the city about what it's like when they visit their GP. We've found some key areas where carers need more support - to look after their physical and mental wellbeing, to help them access wider resources, and more.
12 November 2020
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September 2020 - What have we been hearing?
These are the key issues we've been hearing in September - including difficulties getting dental care, the continued impact of COVID-19 on services, and changes to mental health respite care.
16 October 2020
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Race Equality Commission Submission
This submission for the Race Equality Commission focuses on the views and experiences of healthcare from people in Sheffield from BAME backgrounds. The purpose of this Commission is to address racism and racial inequalities in Sheffield.
7 October 2020
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COVID-19 enquiry summary 21st August 2020
This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from 31st July - 21st August. It includes queries about podiatry, mental health respite, face coverings, the impact of delayed treatment, and more.
21 August 2020
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COVID-19 enquiry summary 30th July 2020
This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from 13th-30th July. It includes new face covering regulations, confusion around direct payments, and communication with mental health services.
30 July 2020
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Listening to you
In early 2020, we spoke with local people about which aspects of health and social care they'd like us to focus on in the next 2 years.
30 July 2020
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COVID-19 enquiry summary 10th July 2020
This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from 15th June - 10th July. It includes the impact of long term isolation, and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on people from BAME backgrounds
10 July 2020
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Annual report cover - "Guided by you". Photo of Melissa and her family
Healthwatch Sheffield Annual Report 2019-20
Writing our Annual Report has given us the opportunity to look back over some of the work we were doing before Covid-19 disrupted life for everyone, as well as reflect on the early impact of the pandemic for local people.
30 June 2020
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