You may think your partner or close family members can make decisions for you if you’re not able to – but this is not the case. If they had to pay your bills or make a choice about your care, they would need legal authority to do so.
These are the key things we've been hearing about in October- November 2024 including feedback relating to GP practices, hospital care, the NHS 10 year plan, taxi services and NHS dentistry.
We are doing research into what people in Tinsley think about the NHS and care services they use. Read more about this project and how you can get involved.
People living with Long Covid in Sheffield face significant challenges in managing their condition and overcoming barriers to healthcare. We explored people's experiences in more detail, and how our local services can better meet their needs.
From December 2024, the NHS will roll out its new "ping and book" service for breast and cervical screening checks. Find out more about what this change means.
The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.
The flu vaccine, also known as the flu jab, is offered on the NHS every year in autumn and winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu. Understanding the symptoms of flu and what the flu vaccine is helps you make informed decisions about your health.