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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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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
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 people in Sheffield.
19 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
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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.
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?
10 November 2020
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How do we make sure your feedback is heard?
We have a new way to share the issues and experiences you tell us. We've started to produce a monthly briefing, highlighting some of the key issues impacting people in Sheffield.
16 October 2020
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Beyond the PHE report and the impact of COVID-19 on People of Colour
Today we are publishing four interviews with local people, who discuss their own thoughts and experiences regarding the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on People of Colour, and the reports from Public Health England addressing this disparity.
9 July 2020
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We want to hear from people living or working in Sheffield care homes.
At the moment, we cannot visit care homes to hear from residents directly due to the covid-19 outbreak, but it’s more important than ever that we hear about people’s experience of living in residential or nursing care.
12 May 2020
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We're recruiting!
Could you join our team? We're looking for a friendly and experienced Administrator to help us in our work
7 May 2020
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Richer for the experience – university placement’s final chapter
COVID-19 may have cut Charlotte’s placement short, it’ll certainly make it memorable but we were determined to end on a high note. During the start of 2020 Healthwatch Sheffield has been supporting Charlotte, a Sheffield Hallam University student.
8 April 2020
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